Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner provides human resources consultation and support to a designated Physician Organization. The role applies knowledge across staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations to provide tactical HR support to line managers, and consults with business-unit management on strategic planning and HR strategies that support business needs. The position also serves as a liaison to other HR functions as needed. The role provides strategic direction and long-term planning in support of the medical center’s goals and objectives. It partners with management on leadership and organizational development, change management, employee engagement, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and organizational design. The Senior HR Business Partner also supports restructuring and reorganization efforts, manages delivery of companywide programs such as merit and bonus cycles, and maintains knowledge of HR business partnership practices, particularly in healthcare. The position is full-time in the HR Business Partnership department. Compensation is listed at $78,000–$113,000, with the range based on Boston-area data and subject to geographic modification. The employer also describes benefits and other total-compensation offerings, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits; discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases; flexible spending accounts; 403(b) savings matches; paid time off; career advancement opportunities; and resources for employee and family well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field.
At least seven years of related experience in an HRBP role.
Experience working with organizational development for a large organization and/or functional business unit.
Knowledge of relevant employment laws, a basic understanding of labor relations, and broad knowledge of HR functional areas.
Strong organizational, project-management, and change-management skills.
Ability to work effectively with and influence all levels of management.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures and socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Excellent critical-thinking skills and ability to diagnose problems, resolve conflict, and develop practical solutions.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook, and web browsers.
Ability to generate and deliver formal presentations on work-related topics regularly.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
SPHR certification.
Previous experience in a hospital setting.
Previous experience supporting a Physician Organization and partnering with Chiefs and Chairs.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and long-term planning to support the medical center’s goals and objectives.
Model and incorporate BMC’s Mission, Vision, and RESPECT attributes into initiatives that support strategic business objectives.
Coach and consult with business-unit management on leadership and organizational development, change management, and employee engagement.
Define, build, and implement HR strategies and solutions that support the business.
Understand organizational business issues and design HR strategies to address them.
Provide employee-relations expertise, ensure compliance with company practices and state and federal employment law, coach managers, investigate concerns, and recommend appropriate actions.
Partner with Staffing and managers to acquire talent for business units.
Align HR policies and strategy delivery with organizational objectives and companywide best practices.
Partner with Organizational Development on tools and strategies for career development.
Liaise with internal HR functions on organizational design, recognition, staffing, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, performance management, promotions, and other employee transactions.
Work with department leadership on restructuring and reorganizations, including talent and organizational assessment, infrastructure and culture, exit strategies, hiring plans, communication strategies, and implementation plans.
Manage companywide programs, including merit review and bonus-cycle management for the R&D organization.
Maintain industry knowledge of HR Business Partnership practices and developments, particularly in healthcare.
Participate in hospital committees or meetings as requested.
Follow hospital standards of performance and conduct, including patient-rights standards, and support exceptional customer service and patient care.
Use the hospital’s core values and RESPECT attributes in decision-making and in support of its goals and mission.
Follow established hospital infection-control and safety procedures.
Perform other duties as required.