What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP?
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Description
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to leadership and management within Bristol Health, providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning. The HRBP collaborates closely with departments to align HR strategies with business objectives, fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce in a healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, serving as a trusted advisor.
- Provide guidance on employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Support talent management processes, including workforce planning, performance reviews, succession planning, and employee engagement.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare-specific regulations.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to support staffing needs, onboarding, and workforce development.
- Work with leadership to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop solutions and programs.
- Promote and foster a healthy work environment; raise awareness of available programs to assist employees. Implement appropriate employee engagement programs and union avoidance initiatives (as applicable).
- Support departmental action planning as a result of employee engagement surveys; assess facility “temperature” through formal and informal sensing and plan actions with department managers.
- Prepare managers for the compensation planning process and provide compensation budget information.
- Facilitate training and development initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead or support HR projects and organizational change initiatives.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred – SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR).
Experience:
- Minimum of 3–5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Paycom, Workday, ADP, Kronos).
- Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality