What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic People Partner position at Gulf Coast Blood?
Join our strategic people team!
We are seeking a Strategic People Partner who will work closely with business leaders and HR colleagues to design and deliver people strategies that enable organizational success. This role combines consultative HR expertise, change leadership, talent management, and data-informed decision making to drive engagement, performance, and inclusive culture across assigned areas.
Just for you:
The role is primarily office-based with regular collaboration across teams and occasional travel to satellite sites. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as appropriate.
Who we are:
Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving hospitals across our region. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for scientific and therapeutic use and support life-saving work every day.
Think you have what it takes to make an impact with us? We want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Strategic People Partner who will work closely with business leaders and HR colleagues to design and deliver people strategies that enable organizational success. This role combines consultative HR expertise, change leadership, talent management, and data-informed decision making to drive engagement, performance, and inclusive culture across assigned areas.
Just for you:
- Influential role partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect.
- Create experiences that inspire others and build trust across the organization.
- Be results oriented, collaborative, and focused on doing the right thing.
- Adhere to organizational policies and proactively raise concerns when appropriate.
- Partner with business leaders to understand priorities and translate them into people strategies that support business outcomes.
- Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational design.
- Lead or support change initiatives, including communication plans, stakeholder engagement, and impact assessments.
- Develop and implement talent programs such as succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential identification.
- Use HR data and analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and measure the effectiveness of people programs.
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and shared services to ensure seamless delivery of HR programs and compliance with policies and employment laws.
- Promote an inclusive workplace by advising on diversity, equity, and belonging practices and supporting related initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of progressive HR experience in a business-partnering or generalist role; experience supporting leaders and managing complex employee relations matters preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, performance management best practices, and HR programs.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills with proven ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Experience using HRIS and people analytics tools to surface insights and drive action.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and lead through ambiguity.
- Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) or working toward certification.
- Experience in healthcare or nonprofit sectors, or supporting operationally complex organizations.
The role is primarily office-based with regular collaboration across teams and occasional travel to satellite sites. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as appropriate.
Who we are:
Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving hospitals across our region. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for scientific and therapeutic use and support life-saving work every day.
Think you have what it takes to make an impact with us? We want to hear from you.