Human Resources Business Partner

Addison Group; Columbia (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO

Employer health premium subsidy 75%

Wellness program savings

Discounts on health system care

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to support the inpatient nursing population within a healthcare organization undergoing transformation. You will partner with CNO and nursing leaders to shape staffing, engagement, and workforce processes.

This in-person role includes one remote day per week, a direct-hire, full-time schedule, and comprehensive benefits. You will coach managers, ensure compliance with employment laws, and drive enhancements in onboarding, retention, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience including employee relations, leadership coaching, and workforce planning.
• Healthcare experience in inpatient settings, especially nursing, is required.
• Strong consultative and strategic partnering skills with compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR partner to CNO and nursing leaders on workforce strategy and employee relations.
• Evaluate nursing staffing models and recommend improvements.
• Audit incentives, pay add-ons, and differentials for equity and market alignment.
• Coach managers on revised policies and enforcement.
• Partner with recruiter to align hiring with market realities and pipeline needs.
• Support onboarding, engagement, and retention within nursing.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition to deliver HR services.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Leadership coaching

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Judgment / discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS implementations

EHR rollout

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Columbia, TN

Assignment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Pay: $85,000 - $97,000 per year, depending on experience.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, core business hours. A minimum of one work-from-home day per week, with more available depending on workload.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a healthcare organization is in a period of positive transformation and are looking to add to their HR team.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to support the largest employee group in the organization, inpatient nursing. This is a consultative, strategy-focused role for someone who enjoys building processes, coaching leaders, and shaping how the workforce is staffed, supported, and retained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the dedicated HR partner to the CNO and nursing unit leaders, providing guidance on workforce strategy, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
• Evaluate current nursing staffing models and recommend improvements.
• Audit incentives, pay add-ons, and differentials built up over the years to determine what is still needed, what is equitable, and what should change.
• Act as the front line for employee relations, triaging concerns and resolving what you can before escalating complex or high-risk matters to a senior Employee Relations Specialist.
• Train and coach managers on newly revised policies, including how they are interpreted and enforced.
• Partner closely with an assigned recruiter, previewing upcoming hiring needs, aligning on what is realistic in the market, and coaching hiring leaders as needed.
• Identify trends in employee concerns and recommend proactive solutions.
• Support onboarding, engagement, and retention efforts within nursing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Work with HRIS, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition teams to deliver seamless HR services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in HR systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Significant relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, leadership coaching, workforce planning, and partnering with operational leaders.
• Healthcare experience is required, ideally in an acute care hospital, behavioral health hospital, or other inpatient setting, with familiarity supporting nursing populations.
• Strong HR background with a passion for developing and improving processes.
• Ability to be strategic, not just transactional, and to influence leaders without direct authority.
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive matters.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• HR certification is preferred.
• Experience with HRIS implementations or an EHR rollout is a plus.
• This is an in-person role with at least one remote day per week.
• 2-3 step interview process, moving quickly.
• Four weeks of PTO, accrued each pay period, available after 90 days.
• Employer subsidy of 75% of employee health premiums, with a wellness program offering additional premium savings.
• Significant discounts for care within the health system, including waived facility fees.
• Flexible, family-friendly leadership.
• A fun, collaborative team and a leadership group that is open to new ideas.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.