Senior HR Business Partner

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Senior HR Business Partner, you will strategically align business objectives with employees and management in designated departments, facilities, markets, and/or divisions, serving as an evidence-based consultant on all Human Resource related issues.

Every day you will provide expertise on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, training, policy application, organizational development, workforce planning, ADA processes, and compensation. You will conduct assessments, anticipate HR needs, develop integrated solutions, pro-actively communicate with the HR department and Centers of Expertise, and may serve as a mentor to junior HR staff.

To be successful in this role, you will possess comprehensive HR expertise, exceptional strategic thinking and consulting skills, a proven ability to act as a change agent, and a strong commitment to partnering with management and CoEs to deliver value-added HR services that align with CommonSpirit Health's strategic business objectives.

• Strategic Alignment - Partner with clients to understand and assess business direction based on the local Market & CommonSpirit Health’s Strategic Plan. Create specific business plans in support of HR-related goals that will meet department needs, address weaknesses, capitalize on strengths, and take advantage of opportunities.
• Performance and Leadership Coaching - Provides appropriate advice, feedback and development to improve the effectiveness of individual leaders and their team members. Provides guidance and advice addressing issues that pertain to engagement, performance management, employee relations, training and other areas of Human Resources.
• Employee Relations – Partner with and serve as a resource to employees, management and Human Resources team to promote and maintain positive employee relations. Pro-actively identify, manage and facilitate the equitable resolution of job-related complaints and concerns.
• Culture – Integrate culture standards consistent with CommonSpirit Health’s mission, vision and values into business unit/facility/market/division practices and processes to ensure all employees experience and engage in supporting the desired work culture.
• Labor Relations - Provides direction and support to management regarding interpretation of policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Partners with Employee/Labor Relations CoE in providing education and advice on proper documentation and/or legal requirements for performance improvement and termination process.
• Centers of Expertise (CoE) Utilization: Collaborates with CoEs to support the accomplishment of business goals, objectives, and outcomes.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of three (3) years HR and leadership experience OR minimum of five (5) years HR or leadership experience in the discipline OR Master's Degree (with relevant experience; equivalent education and/or experience; experience through certifications).
• HR experience should encompass generalist experience involving a high level of complexity and score or at least two (2) or more areas of specialty involving a high level of complexity and scope, e.g., compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, talent acquisition, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations experience with a working knowledge of recruitment, training delivery, benefits and compensation theory/administration.

Preferred

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• Influencing and Collaboration: Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, communicate effectively, and influence key decision-makers.
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify and address complex HR issues and develop creative solutions to meet business needs. 
• Identify and analyze HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of operational initiatives and recommend improvements. 

Where You’ll Work

The primary location is at Holy Cross Hospital-Salt Lake, however this position will also provide executive leadership support to Holy Cross Hospital-Mountain Point.

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.