This is an exciting opportunity to join Meritus Health at a time of tremendous growth. With close to 4,000 team members across our health system, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will play an integral role as part of our team of talented HR professionals. The HR Business Partner provides generalist/consultative support to our team members and leaders with policy development, implementation and application, employee relations, performance management coaching, unemployment claim administration, investigations and employee engagement/retention activities and interventions. Our HRBP's are assigned a portfolio of departments where they are the primary HR resource and work collaboratively with other functional areas of the HR Division such as benefits and compensation teams.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This role does require at least 5 years of generalist experience with a focus on high volume employee relations as well as demonstrated knowledge of current federal, state and local employment laws/regulations. PHR/SHRM-CP preferred.

We are looking for a proven track record of:

• Technical expertise, initiative and a focus on excellence.

• Strong organizational skills, the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities, and the ability to serve as a change agent.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the documented ability to establish rapport, build relationships, and serve as a trusted adviser.

• Personal credibility and the ability to serve as both an employee advocate and a consultant to management.

• Creative problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to address business needs and influence outcomes.

• A high level of analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to develop, analyze and apply key business metrics.

• Competence with Microsoft Office and HRIS software.

About Meritus:

Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest health care provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. With nearly 4,000 employees, 500 medical staff members and 250 volunteers, Meritus Health serves over 250,000 residents of the tristate region.

Meritus Medical Center, the flagship facility of the health system, has more than 327 beds and is a Joint Commission accredited hospital. Meritus Medical Center has officially become a teaching hospital, serving as a clinical training site for the Meritus Family Medicine Residency Program, as well as for more than 1,000 nursing and allied health students annually.

Meritus Health also includes Meritus Medical Group, a network of 20 medical practices with more than 100 providers; Meritus Home Health; and Meritus Equipped for Life, a medical equipment company. Meritus Health is a 25% owner of Maryland Physicians Care, a 215,000 Medicaid member health plan. With a long-standing history of caring for the community, Meritus Health relentlessly pursues excellence to improve the health status of the region.

Meritus Health is officially seeking accreditation and licensure to open a proposed four-year osteopathic medical school in Hagerstown.

Strength Through Diversity

Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission. Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen, and be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.