HR Business Partner

Boone Hospital Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Parking

27 Days PTO

401(k) Match up to 6%

Job summary

Boone Hospital Center is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver strategic HR support aligned with the hospital's objectives. This hands-on partner will understand operational goals and workforce challenges across departments, advising leaders on people strategies that foster engagement and a positive culture.

Key focus areas include employee relations, performance management, leadership coaching, and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent HR experience.
• Proven ability to consult with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Experience in performance management and employee development.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation, leaves, and accommodations processes.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with employees, leaders, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Partner with Employee Health to manage workers' compensation cases and compliance.
• Lead administration of leave-of-absence and workplace accommodation requests.
• Lead large HR projects impacting multiple departments and units.
• Provide guidance on performance management, development, and employee relations.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement people strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership coaching

Performance management

Employee relations

HR project management

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HS Diploma

Job description

FREE Employee Parking Benefits begin on first day of employment 27 Days of Accrued PTO 401(k) Match up to 6%

Job Summary:

The HR Business Partner is responsible for delivering strategic and proactive Human Resources support aligned with the hospital’s immediate and long-term business objectives. This role serves as a hands-on partner and trusted advisor, developing a deep understanding of operational goals, and workforce challenges across assigned departments. The HR Business Partner collaborates closely with leaders and employees to design and implement people strategies that support organizational success, employee engagement, and a positive workplace culture. Key areas of focus include employee relations, performance management, leadership coaching and development, and employee recognition programs. This position plays a critical role in driving workforce initiatives, fostering strong partnerships, and ensuring HR programs and practices are aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships and partner effectively with employees, leaders, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization, leveraging exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Partner closely with Employee Health and other stakeholders to manage and resolve complex Workers' Compensation cases, ensuring compliance while supporting positive employee outcomes.
• Lead the administration and resolution of complex leave-of-absence and workplace accommodation requests, balancing compliance requirements with employee and organizational needs.
• Lead and manage large-scale HR projects and initiatives that impact multiple departments and business units, driving enterprise-wide results and operational excellence.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to leaders on performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and best HR practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement people strategies that support business objectives, employee engagement, and organizational success.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degrees/Experience: Bachelor's Degree with <2 years relevant HR experience OR GES/HS Diploma AND 3 years of relevant HR experience Experience: <2 years Supervisor Experience: Non-Required Licenses & Certifications: Non-Required

Preferred Qualifications:

Degrees: Master’s Experience: 2-5 years Licenses & Certifications: PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Legal Statement:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boone Health is a mid-Missouri health care network of primary care offices, private practice clinics, outpatient services and affiliated hospitals, including Boone Hospital Center. Boone Hospital Center is a 392-bed full-service hospital located in Columbia, Mo. It is a regional referral center located in the center of the state. The hospital provides progressive health care programs, services, and technology to residents in 26 mid-Missouri counties. Boone Hospital Center was named the top hospital in mid-Missouri by U.S. News & World Report from 2015-2023 and was ranked as a Top 100 Hospital by Healthgrades for 2023 and 2024. Boone Hospital Center is mid-Missouri’s only designated Magnet® Hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Boone Health was named America’s #46 Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes.