Sr. HR Business Partner

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a resource and strategic partner to senior management and employees in assigned client groups at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The role operates with a high level of autonomy, typically supports a broader scope, and develops creative, non-traditional solutions that advance organizational interests. In partnership with OHSU Human Resources, the Sr. HRBP provides equitable, consistent, and proactive guidance on people and culture matters aligned with the institute’s mission and objectives. The Sr. HRBP aligns organizational goals with employee and manager needs, consulting on cross-functional matters that include performance, organizational design, change management, succession planning, learning, compensation, and benefits. The position also develops and collaborates on HR and organizational initiatives and strategies, addresses complex issues, and partners with senior- and executive-level leaders. The role is expected to mentor other team members, including HR Business Partners. The role provides early input into large-scale HR and organizational initiatives, identifies issues before they affect the organization, and advises on appropriate action. It partners with stakeholders to develop integrated HR solutions that translate strategy into tactics. In collaboration with the Learning & Talent/Organizational Development team, the Sr. HRBP curates development resources and opportunities, leads talent reviews in client areas, and supports employee development and succession planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related field plus 6 years of progressively responsible HR experience, or 15 or more years of progressively responsible HR generalist work experience.
Experience executing HR programs in a heavily unionized environment, with demonstrated knowledge of labor laws and contract administration.
Demonstrated experience and a strong commitment to collaboration.
Ability to add value and improve the overall effectiveness of the organization and teams.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Effective conflict-resolution skills and ability to navigate complex situations.
Ability to work with ambiguity, identify relevant components of complex situations, connect information, and make sound decisions.
Expert-level knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive workplace through interactions, decisions, and recommendations.
Effective, clear, and culturally aware verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft concise, factually accurate reports and documents.
Knowledge of how HR data informs equitable decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Academic and/or healthcare industry experience.
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Certified Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) credential.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource and partner to senior management and employees in assigned client groups.
Provide strategic consultation that aligns organizational objectives with employee and manager needs across performance, organizational design, change management, succession planning, learning, compensation, and benefits.
Develop and collaborate on HR and organizational initiatives and strategies.
Provide early and consistent input into large-scale HR and organizational initiatives, identify issues proactively, and advise on appropriate courses of action.
Partner with stakeholders to deliver innovative, integrated HR solutions that translate organizational strategy into tactics.
Collaborate with the Learning & Talent/Organizational Development team to curate resources and opportunities for developing common competencies and skills.
Lead the talent review process in customer areas and support development and succession planning.
Mentor team members, including HR Business Partners.
Partner with OHSU Human Resources to ensure equitable, consistent, and proactive partnership on people and culture topics.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees; coverage is 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
Several retirement plans to choose from, with contributions from OHSU.
208 hours of paid time off per year.
8 days of sick time off.
9 paid holidays per year.
Commuter subsidies.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to group life insurance, disability insurance, and other supplemental benefits.
Annual merit increase.
Growth and development opportunities.
Employee discounts to local and major businesses.