HR Business Partner

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Health in Lawrence, MA is seeking a collaborative and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our hospital’s HR team. This leadership role drives employee engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement across designated departments.

As a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, the HRBP will deliver integrated HR solutions that align with hospital goals and enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to provide value-added solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition, and employment laws.
• Exceptional relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to remain objective, impartial, and confidential.
• Skilled in managing multiple, competing priorities across all organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to managers, senior leaders, and staff on HR initiatives.
• Deliver integrated HR solutions aligned with hospital goals to enhance the employee experience.
• Partner with service line management and HR colleagues to support key HR areas.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition processes.
• Support compensation and benefits programs and change management activities.
• Navigate union and employee relations aspects as applicable.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Compensation & benefits

Change management

Union relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Job description

We are seeking a collaborative and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our hospital’s HR team. This leadership role is instrumental in fostering a culture of employee engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement across designated departments.

As a trusted advisor to managers, senior leaders, and staff, the HRBP will deliver integrated HR solutions that align with hospital goals and enhance the employee experience. The HRBP will partner with service line management and HR colleagues to support key areas including:

• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Talent acquisition and workforce planning
• Compensation and benefits
• Change management
• Union and employee relations

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of healthcare operations and a passion for creating a supportive, high-performing work environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to provide value-added solutions
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition, and employment laws
• Exceptional relationship management and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to remain objective, impartial, and confidential
• Skilled in managing multiple, competing priorities across all organizational levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare-related experience
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements
• Organizational Development (OD) experience