AVP-HR Business Partner

Ochsner Health Job Opportunity

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job manages assigned regional client base by supporting regional and division leaders to develop and implement people strategies to positively impact business goals; drives performance management outcomes at the regional and division level to optimize workforce; designs and executes on organizational level staffing plans to ensure the region has enough of the right skills and capabilities to achieve business objective;

drives staffing needs and ensures workforce planning and quality of hires at the region level; manages risk and ensures state of readiness for compliance with employment law, regulatory requirements and workplace safety; ensures effective communications across the division, develops and implements strategies for to drive employee engagement and retention.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education Required Bachelor's degree Preferred Master's degree

Work Experience Required 8 years of related experience in operations or healthcare Experience in performance management, employment law, employee relations, staffing workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, fundamental compensation and benefit principles.

Certifications Preferred Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong data and analytical skill set.
• Emotional intelligence to manage difficult messages.
• Ability to drive business results.
• Energy and stamina to lead in complex, fast based business environment.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Leads a team of divisional HR Business Partners to drive business solutions.
• Drives regional business outcomes including labor, turnover and engagement.
• Improves leadership capabilities such as performance management, succession planning and talent review.
• Participates in workforce planning initiatives including staffing, quality of hires and work force optimization.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with Centers of Excellence (COE) to include division/regional training, benefits and compensation.
• Ensures compliance and minimizes risk in regard to employee relations, workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient…