Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare system in Providence, RI seeks a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic HR support. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of HR experience, including 2 years in a Business Partner role, and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include establishing relationships with management, supporting HR functions, and leading in unionized environments. Strong skills in problem solving and communication are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years as a Business Partner.
• Successful leadership in a unionized environment required.
• Solid understanding of organizational policies and current labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support and consultation on HR issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with management and staff.
• Utilize knowledge of HR functions for tactical support.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Certification in HR discipline

Job description

This position will be supporting Women & Infants Hospital located in Providence, RI

Primary Function

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr HRBP) provides strategic support and consultation on Human Resources related issues within designated Operating Unit (OU). The incumbent establishes and maintains working relationships with all levels of management and staff and works with senior leadership to analyze, monitor, and address HR efforts related to improving the work environment of their employees strategically and proactively. Utilizes knowledge of various human resources functions to provide tactical support to line managers. Acts as liaison with other HR functions including recruitment, training/development, employee/labor relations, compensation, and benefits and provides change management leadership as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree Preferred
• Minimum 7 Years of Experience in Human Resources and at least 2 years as a Business Partner
• Successful in leading in a unionized environment is required for all of the Operating Units with the exception of the Medical Group, The Providence Center, and Corporate Services.
• Certification in at least one major HR discipline such as PHR, SPHR, CEBS, CCP, or CBP preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Solid understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and practices as well as current state and federal labor and employment laws

• Understanding of HR and other corporate functional departments and ability to draw on their resources as appropriate
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with all levels of the organization, achieve credibility, and influence outcomes
• Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. Ability to resolve, manage, and communicate complex issues to all levels
• Can independently manage small projects
• Ability to manage multiple project commitments in addition to day-to-day responsibilities
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create, facilitate, and execute formal communication, presentations, and training programs in response to business partner needs
• Strong customer-service orientation. Effective in operating in a collaborative, matrixed environment
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; understands when to escalation issues

Care New England Health System (CNE)

and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.