Human Resources Business Partner

Summa Health; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Summa Health is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business goals within the Employee Relations function. This hybrid role includes two days at home and three days in the Akron City campus.

The HRBP partners with leadership on employee and labor relations, performance management, and workforce development, delivering guidance, resolving issues, and promoting fair, consistent treatment and open communication across units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or related field.
• 3 years HR experience; employee relations preferred.
• Experience in multi-facility healthcare setting; union and non-union experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic partner to assigned units on Employee/Labor relations.
• Align objectives with employees and management in designated units.
• Develop partnerships across HR to deliver value.
• Provide guidance and counsel on fair, consistent treatment and issue resolution.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Service

Organization

Policy Knowledge

Org Knowledge

Time Management

Analysis & Negotiation

Compassionate Communication

Population Competency

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/Business

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner

Schedule: Hybrid, 2 days at home 3 days in the office

Location: Akron City campus

Department: Employee Relations

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the strategic partner to assigned business units focusing on the areas of Employee/Labor Relations, Performance Management, Workforce Development, etc. This position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position develops partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business knowledge about the business unit's current state, future objectives, culture, and alignment to the organizational goals. Ensures employees and managers receive proper guidance and counsel regarding fair and consistent treatment of employees as well as encourage and facilitate open communication to resolve employee issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. Formal Education Required:
  a. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field or the equivalent in training and experience
• 2. Experience & Training Required:
  a. Three (3) years increasingly responsible professional Human Resources experience; experience in employee relations preferred
  b. Experience in a multi-facility health care setting preferred, which includes non-union and union environments
  c. Experience outside of health care and in a for-profit setting would also be helpful
• 3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
  a. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  b. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  c. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  d. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
  e. Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
  f. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  g. Strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
  h. Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately to all level of employees
  i. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
• 4. Level of Physical Demands:
  a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$34.00/hr - $50.99/hr

Employment Type: Regular Employee

Post Date: 09/02/2026

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay