Human Resources Business Partner

The HR Business Partner provides strategic consultation, guidance and support to department leaders and staff on topics including employee relations, recruitment, benefits, compensation and training for assigned business areas.   Establishes and maintains effective collaboration with area leaders to support HR policy compliance, workforce planning, onboarding, off-boarding, talent management, employee retention/recognition, performance management, workplace investigations, effective communication and coaching to provide strategic HR support for the health system.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after the initial 60-90 day training period.   

1. Provides consultative services to staff and leaders on a broad range of HR topics including Employee Relations, Recruitment, Performance Management, Policy interpretation and Employment Law.
2. Acts as a consultant to train and coach leaders on how to achieve operational and strategic objectives and goals consistent with achieving department business needs while complying with policies and procedures. 
3. Manages the recruitment process for their areas, including applications, onboarding, recruitment and new employee orientation, as well as off-boarding, including exit interviews and RIF's as needed.
4. Supports and manages Human Resources compliance through HIPAA investigations, license renewals, Occupational Health requirements; prepares and represents the organization at State Audits, Joint Commission Reviews, etc.
5. Provides day-to-day input on employee issues including coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, leave of absence, etc.
6. Supports leaders as a business partner by advising leaders on the necessary documentation needed for compensation requests, such as job descriptions, contract changes, PSFs, etc. 
7. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or other related field

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in Human Resources or MBA

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

2–5 years’ experience in HR Generalist/HR Business Partner role with demonstrated HR knowledge and employee relations experience.

Preferred:

5-7 years HR Business Partner experience in a healthcare setting with strong employee relations experience.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

None

Preferred:

PHR, SPHR or similar Human Resources certification

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Excellent organizational, communication, time management and problem-solving skills.

Strong working knowledge of HRIS and Talent Management Systems.

Proven ability to make independent judgments as appropriate.

In-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to HR as well as complaint resolution experience. 

Preferred:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees.  Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include, but not be limited to, medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).