Human Resources Business Partner

Brown University Health; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support HR services across its hospital system. The role requires a minimum of five years in managing complex employee relations and strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in HR disciplines. Responsibilities include advising on labor relations, driving HR strategy, and collaborating with managers to enhance employee relationships and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years managing complex employee relations issues.
• Experience in working independently with management.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assess and anticipate HR related needs.
• Provide information and advice on employment laws.
• Handle escalated employee relations matters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Investigatory techniques

Conflict management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, industrial relations, business administration or related field

Master’s Degree

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a trusted advisor and thought partner who supports the delivery of all HR services to assigned client groups across the hospital system. Incumbents are responsible for providing expertise, support and advice on key business decisions, talent management and labor relations matters. The incumbent must have the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and demonstrate business understanding to ensure an effective and collaborative strategic partnership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Brown University Health team members embrace Brown University Health's mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
• Proactively assesses and anticipates HR related needs and seeks to develop integrated solutions.
• Maintains an effective level of business literacy about the assigned business area and its financials, plans, and culture.
• Assists in driving HR strategy back to the business using a variety of data metrics, communication and influencing skills.
• Provides information and advice on employment laws, EEO/AA, legal matters, and labor relations.
• Provides advice, interpretation, and guidance on union collective bargaining agreements and human resource policies, philosophy, and practice to assigned client groups
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with line management to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Partners with client groups to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Coaches managers and individual team members to ensure they and their teams are growing and meeting their individual and team objectives
• Works collaboratively with other Centers of Excellence and Training to effectively support the HR Service Delivery model.
• Provides consultation on system-wide and affiliate-specific human resources policies and practices to supervisors and managers. Coordinates and implements programs and services to consistently meet or exceed the clients' service needs.
• Handles escalated employee relations matters working with internal partners and senior leaders to determine resolutions. Conducts investigations in a fair and unbiased manner, consistent with established policies and procedures. Participate and/or lead cross-functional workgroups and initiatives as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, industrial relations, business administration or related field strongly preferred.
• Master’s Degree also preferred. May substitute 15 years of directly related experience and PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification in lieu of degrees.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years managing complex employee relations issues with a working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines. Experience must demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills, investigatory techniques along with demonstrated abilities to effectively manage conflict in the workplace.
• Must be able to work independently with management on strategies and process improvement for assigned areas throughout the system, including multi-site responsibilities.
• Independent ability to conceptualize, develop and affect problem resolution.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large scope of clients and prioritize work effectively
• Working in a union environment preferred.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment to effectively manage complex issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a combination of typical hospital business office environment requiring walking, sitting and standing, home office work setting, and potential for presence in patient facing areas.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Perform independently within Brown University Health's administrative policies and procedures and the scope of the affiliate organization.