HCS Director, HR Business Partners

UNC Health; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Caldwell is seeking a full-time, on-site HCS Director, HR Business Partners to shape the future of our organization. You will serve as a strategic partner to executives, develop people-focused strategies, and drive workforce engagement across the system.

The ideal candidate has extensive healthcare HR leadership experience, strong coaching and development skills, and a track record of aligning HR with business goals while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources, with at least five (5) years' experience as a HR Business Partner or an equivalent role.
• Understanding and applying HR principles, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategic Business Partner—facilitates development and implementation of people management practices.
• Employee relations: advise on investigations, policy interpretation, performance management, and discipline.
• Leading People: develop others, foster teamwork, delegate, and hold teams accountable.
• Leading Change: manage change processes and communicate vision and challenges.
• Results Driven: align HR with financial performance and budgeting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

We are seeking an exceptional, full-time, on-site HCS Director, HR Business Partners to join UNC Health Caldwell and help shape the future of our organization. This is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to influence culture, inspire teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders at every level, including the executive team. As a strategic partner, the Director of HR will work alongside executives and organizational leaders to develop people-focused strategies that advance business goals, strengthen workforce engagement, and drive organizational success. This leader will collaborate closely with system-based Centers of Excellence to address teammate and organizational needs, navigate complex challenges, and ensure sound HR practices, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management. The ideal candidate is a dynamic healthcare HR leader with a passion for coaching and developing others, creating innovative workforce solutions, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. If you are energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, lead through influence, and help build a thriving workplace, we invite you to join us in advancing the mission and continued success of UNC Health Caldwell.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategic Business Partner - As a strategic partner, the HRBP plays a key role in HR and business operations management at Caldwell. The HRE develops practical solutions that are responsive to the needs, responsibilities and objectives of Caldwell and consistent with the HR Strategy of the Health Care System. The HRE is a business leader that facilitates the development and implementation of better people management and development practices, and shares responsibility for goals and deliverables. Serves as an expert consultant to management on human resources related issues while acting as an employee champion and change agent.
• Employee Relations - Advise and assist management with investigations/grievance resolution, policy/procedures interpretation, Code of Conduct/Disruptive Behavior complaints, workplace violence complaints, harassment discrimination complaints, progressive discipline and terminations, work environment concerns, and performance management concerns at Caldwell. Provide detailed analysis of issues and guidance based on interpretation of established internal policies and applicable State and Federal laws. Recommends a course of action necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship that is consistent with the system’s practice, policies and procedures. Serve as a neutral party between manager and employee to assist with the resolution of issues. Partners with designated resources in the coordination of complex investigations, appropriate response to agency charges and any resulting litigation, and coordination of the grievance review process.
• Leading People - Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Delegates assignments, clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence. Works collaboratively toward solutions that accomplish organizational objectives for the client and the Health Care System.
• Leading Change - Initiates and manages the change process, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace. Communicates a compelling vision and need for change that generates excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to the process. Clearly communicates the direction, required performance, and challenges of change to all involved parties. Identifies and enlists the support of key individuals and groups to move the change forward. Obtains and provides resources to implement change initiatives. Serves as a role model within the client organization by demonstrating commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in organizational performance.
• Results Driven - Exceeds departmental and organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produces high-quality results by applying knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Delivers high-quality services and demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement. Understands the overall financial performance of Caldwell and Health Care System and applies financial concepts and practices to establish and maintain realistic budgets. Uses financial information to monitor overall financial status of operations.

Other Information

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• No licensure or certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources, with at least five (5) years' experience as a HR Business Partner or an equivalent role. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: HR Business Partners

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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