Human Resources Business Partner

General Summary

As a member of the leadership team for assigned customer groups consults with clients to develop and implement effective human resource programs, policies and initiatives designed to sustain a positive work environment.  Participates as an active and involved partner in the development and execution of client-specific and organizational business plans and strategies.  Actively supports human resources departmental objectives by collaborating with other staff, particularly specialists in functional areas of the Department.  Acts as the primary point of service contact for the leadership group and employees on interpreting human resource policies, procedures, and practices.  Consults with, coaches, and trains leaders on how to achieve operational and strategic objectives consistent with human resource objectives for the organization. May perform recruitment or other related duties at the assigned affiliate hospital.

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

Education and Experience

Three years of progressively responsible Human Resource experience, preferably in employee and labor relations, with emphasis on experience in healthcare or other human service organizations. 

B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Development or another related discipline is required.   Masters degree in Business, H.R. or Organizational Design/Development preferred. Successful candidates should also hold professional certification, either as a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), or some equivalent certification in a related human resources field preferred.

IV.         Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, a proven ability to work independently in managing multiple projects and excellent consulting and customer service skills.

Must be a strong relationship developer, consultant and demonstrate the ability to deal successfully with inherent ambiguities and complexities of an organization experiencing significant growth and culture change.

Must display strong negotiating, consensus building and facilitation skills and be comfortable in a team-oriented hands-on environment.

Must be a creative and innovative problem-solver as well as a flexible, collaborative team player that demonstrates a high energy level, a great tolerance for change, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all organizational levels.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range:  $40.61 - $58.00
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
•  Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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