Human Resources Business Partner

PIEDMONT CANCER INSTITUTE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Cancer Institute in Atlanta is seeking an HR professional to partner with leadership on strategy, talent acquisition, engagement, and performance management. The role focuses on building strong leadership partnerships and delivering comprehensive human resources support across the organization.

The ideal candidate has extensive HR generalist experience, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of five years of HR experience.
• Broad knowledge of HR industry practices with demonstrated generalist experience in employee/labor relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and talent development.
• Healthcare experience a plus.
• Workday experience a plus.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership to execute the organization’s people strategy, including talent acquisition, retention, engagement, and performance management
• Build strong partnerships with assigned leaders; develop a deep understanding of business needs and proactively identify workforce opportunities and challenges
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
• Address employee relations matters with professionalism and urgency, ensuring thorough documentation, consistency, and appropriate follow-through
• Support leaders and employees in navigating complex and sensitive situations, including investigations, corrective actions, accommodations, and terminations
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues and support key initiatives
• Promote a positive employee experience by strengthening engagement, morale, and retention across teams
• Support and lead onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure consistent and high-quality employee lifecycle experience
• Administer leave of absence processes, including FMLA, and support ADA accommodation processes
• Communicate HR policies, benefits, and compliance-related information to ensure understanding and consistency
• Provide guidance on employee questions related to pay, benefits, and HR processes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; support ongoing policy review and updates
• Effectively lead and manage direct reports (if applicable)
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

People strategy

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Communication

Project management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Piedmont Cancer Institute — where patient care is more than a mission; it's a partnership and our values lead the way.

For more than 38 years, Piedmont Cancer Institute (PCI) has proudly served the Metro Atlanta community, delivering exceptional cancer care built on a foundation of Compassion, Innovation, Communication, and Integrity. Today, our team includes 17 dedicated physicians, 20 skilled Advanced Practice Providers, across 6 locations (and growing) —all united in our commitment to excellence.

At PCI, we blend cutting-edge treatments with deep clinical expertise and genuine compassion to offer truly comprehensive care. Our dedication goes beyond medicine—it’s reflected in how we care for our patients, support their families, and collaborate with one another. No matter your position, a career at PCI offers more than a paycheck. It’s a place where purpose meets passion, where connection fuels collaboration, and where your work makes a lasting impact.

Why Join PCI?

We're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for making a difference. If you value Compassion, embrace Innovation, prioritize open Communication, and act with Integrity, you'll thrive at Piedmont Cancer Institute—where every role plays a part in advancing hope and healing in our community. Here, you'll find purpose in your work.

Job Description

Primary Job Function

Partner with HR leadership to execute the organization’s people strategy, including talent acquisition, retention, engagement, and performance managementBuild strong partnerships with assigned leaders; develop a deep understanding of business needs and proactively identify workforce opportunities and challengesServe as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectivenessAddress employee relations matters with professionalism and urgency, ensuring thorough documentation, consistency, and appropriate follow-throughSupport leaders and employees in navigating complex and sensitive situations, including investigations, corrective actions, accommodations, and terminationsCollaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues and support key initiativesPromote a positive employee experience by strengthening engagement, morale, and retention across teamsSupport and lead onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure consistent and high-quality employee lifecycle experienceAssist in administering employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, action planning, and reportingIdentify and support training and development needs for individuals and teamsAdminister leave of absence processes, including FMLA, and support ADA accommodation processesCommunicate HR policies, benefits, and compliance-related information to ensure understanding and consistencyProvide guidance on employee questions related to pay, benefits, and HR processesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; support ongoing policy review and updatesEffectively lead and manage direct reports (if applicable)Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Key Competencies

Proven track record of influencing, leading and facilitating change initiatives.Has a key focus on culture building to drive a mission driven organization.Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong project management, organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a dynamic environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.A minimum of five years of HR experience.Broad knowledge of HR industry practices with demonstrated generalist experience in areas of employee/labor relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and talent development.Healthcare experience a plus.Workday experience a plus.SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computerAbility to lift up to 15 pounds as neededAbility to access and navigate all areas of the organization’s facilities