AVP, HRBP- Academic Enterprise in Winston Salem, NC

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an executive-level HR Business Partner for its academic enterprise. This role is pivotal in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, providing strategic direction, and fostering partnerships to enhance talent performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR, particularly within academic settings, and be adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive change and influence key HR initiatives, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of engagement and excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through innovative human capital strategies.

Qualifications

• Masters' degree required, with 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience in an academic health system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on HR strategies and organizational goals.
• Consult on talent management, retention, and diversity initiatives.

Skills

HR Collaboration

Strategic Leadership

Change Management

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Masters' degree in a related field

Tools

HR Management Systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WHO WE ARE: Advocate Health is the nation's third largest, nonprofit healthcare enterprise. In December of 2022, four mission-driven health systems came together to do more, be better, and go faster to provide equitable care for all in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin:

• Atrium Health
• Advocate Health Care
• Aurora Health Care
• Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Together, we operate 69 hospitals and over 1K ambulatory centers. We support the careers of 155K team members, 42K nurses, 21K physicians who care for 6M patients annually. Our combined $6B in community benefits enables us to foster healthier communities.

We are seeking an executive level AVP, HRBP - Academic Enterprise for our Wake Forest University School of Medicine. The AVP, HR Business Partner, Academic Enterprise supports Wake Forest University School of Medicine, the academic core of Advocate Health, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As one of the largest academic medical centers in the region, the School of Medicine is renowned for its research, education, and patient care. This onsite role aligns HR strategies with business objectives, acting as a trusted advisor to leadership.

The AVP, HRBP - Academic Enterprise works closely with business units, driving change by anticipating human capital needs, developing solutions, and fostering partnerships to deliver results.

Must have academia experience for this role

Who You Are:

• Responsible for ensuring HR collaboration across Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Advocate Health.
• High-level experience in HR or healthcare with HR responsibility.
• Strategic leader and experienced consultant.
• Maintains a complex client portfolio, including multiple programs or lines of business.
• Seen as part of the executive team for their line of business.
• Leads and is accountable for strategic projects and initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Advise senior leaders, providing guidance and strategic direction.
• Work with leaders to influence and lead change to improve talent performance.
• Maintain knowledge of organizational goals, culture, and competition.
• Consult on human capital programs, workforce productivity, organizational design, talent management, retention, and diversity.
• Guide organizational structures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identify and manage talent risks.
• Build trusting relationships using data, industry trends, and best practices.
• Analyze data to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Ensure legal compliance in HR practices.
• Consult on compensation, salary planning, and promotions.
• Provide performance management guidance.
• Support employee engagement and improve work relationships.
• Act as a change agent, proactively communicating HR needs.
• Identify training needs and participate in program evaluation.
• Participate in labor-management committees and collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

Competencies:

• Business literacy, finance, and operations acumen.
• Healthcare trends awareness.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Self-directed with good time management.
• Knowledge of HR concepts, employee relations, workforce management, and performance systems.
• Strong emotional intelligence and conflict management skills.

Qualifications:

• Masters' degree in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of business experience with progressive responsibilities, including 5 years in leadership.
• Preferred experience in an academic learning health system.
• Experience working with senior executives in an advisory role.
• Knowledge of compensation, organization development, change management, employee relations, diversity.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies.
• PHR, SPHR preferred.