Human Resources Business Partner

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Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility.

We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

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$31.09 - $45.49

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to healthcare leaders and departments, aligning human resources practices with organizational goals to support high-quality patient care and operational excellence. This role partners with clinical and non-clinical leadership to drive workforce strategy, employee engagement, compliance, and talent management in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment.

• Act as a trusted advisor to executives, physicians, nursing leaders, and department managers.
• Align HR initiatives with organizational goals, patient care priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze workforce trends and provide insights to inform decision-making.
• Participate in strategic planning including workforce planning and succession strategies.

• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures while maintaining fairness and compliance.
• Coach leaders on effective leadership practices and communication.

• Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and support recruitment strategies in a competitive healthcare labor market.
• Facilitate talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement and retention strategies, particularly for critical clinical roles.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Support audits, investigations, and accreditation readiness activities.
• Maintain knowledge of labor laws, union agreements (if applicable), and healthcare standards.

• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and improvement plans.
• Support leaders in managing underperformance and recognizing high performers.

• Support organizational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, restructures, and departmental changes.
• Develop and execute change management plans to ensure smooth transitions.
• Communicate effectively with staff during periods of change.

• Partner with compensation and benefits teams to ensure competitive offerings and equitable pay practices.
• Provide guidance to leadership on compensation decisions and workforce budgeting.

• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging across the organization.
• Support initiatives to increase workforce diversity and reduce disparities in employee experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are preferred
• Healthcare HR certifications (e.g., ASHHRA) are preferred

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Understanding of healthcare operations, including clinical and support roles
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical and…