Sr HR Business Partner

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Are you an expert HR professional with a passion for driving organizational success through people-centric strategies? Common Spirit Health is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior HR Business Partner (Sr HRBP) to align human resources initiatives with critical business objectives across designated departments, facilities, markets, and/or divisions. In this pivotal role, you will serve as an evidence-based consultant, a trusted advisor, and a champion for our mission.

As a strategic partner, the Sr HRBP will lead challenging and complex HR initiatives, working with larger and/or multiple facilities known for their complexity and scope. You will be instrumental in fostering a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring our HR practices support the overarching strategic goals of Common Spirit Health.

• Strategic Advisory:
  Serve as an evidence-based consultant to management on a wide range of Human Resources related issues, including but not limited to:
  • Employee Relations & Labor Relations
  • Performance Management & Talent Development
  • Training & Learning Initiatives
  • Policy Application & Compliance
  • Organizational Development & Effectiveness
  • Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
  • ADA Interactive Process
  • Compensation Strategy & Equity
• Proactive Needs Assessment:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments to anticipate HR-related needs within your respective client groups, making data-driven recommendations and developing strategic plans complete with clear goals and priorities.
• Collaborative Partnership:
  Proactively communicate HR needs and strategic recommendations to the broader HR department, colleagues within the Centers of Expertise (CoE) (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development), and executive leadership.
• Integrated Solutions & Change Agentry:
  Seek to develop integrated HR solutions across the organization. Serve as a dynamic change agent and champion for new HR initiatives and programs, ensuring successful adoption and implementation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Formulate strong partnerships across the entire HR team and CoE to deliver value-added services to management and employees that directly reflect the strategic business objectives of Common Spirit Health.
• Mentorship & Development:
  Potentially serve as a mentor and guide to junior HR staff, including HR Assistant(s), HR Coordinator(s), and HRBP(s), fostering their professional growth and expertise.
• Project Leadership:
  Lead division-wide HR projects and initiatives, leveraging your expertise to drive successful outcomes.

• Strategic Acumen:
  Ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and drive organizational outcomes.
• Consultative Expertise:
  Proven track record as a trusted advisor to management, offering evidence-based solutions and recommendations.
• Comprehensive HR Knowledge:
  Deep expertise across all key HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, and legal compliance (ADA, FMLA, labor laws).
• Analytical & Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical skills to conduct needs assessments, interpret data, and develop actionable plans.
• Communication & Influence:
  Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: A highly collaborative approach, building strong relationships across HR and with client groups.
• Change Leadership:
  Proven ability to lead and champion change, guiding organizations through transitions successfully.
• Mentorship (Desired):
  Experience or strong desire to mentor and develop junior HR professionals.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 3 years HR or leadership experience, OR Master's degree and relevant experience; equivalent education and/or experience through certifications, OR a minimum of 5 years HR or leadership experience in the discipline.
• HR experience should encompass generalist experience involving a high level of complexity and score or at least 2 or more areas of specialty involving a high level of complexity and scope, e.g., compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, talent acquisition, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations experience with a working knowledge of recruitment, training delivery, benefits and compensation, theory / administration.

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