Human Resources Business Partner

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking an HR Generalist with strong analytical skills to deliver strategic HR consulting and workforce planning. You will partner with client groups to drive engagement, design action plans, and coach leaders on performance and development.

The role requires 5 years of HR experience (3+ in generalist) and a Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/psychology, with PHR/SHRM-CP preferred. Healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in an HR generalist role.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field required.
• PHR, SHRM-CP preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic consulting and workforce planning aligned with business needs.
• Provide analytics, insights, and recommendations on talent, leadership, and capability.
• Partner with clients to drive engagement and design action plans.
• Coach client leaders on performance management and leadership practices.
• Address root causes of HR issues with a systematic approach.
• Review employment issues with legal and Employee Relations as needed.
• Apply HR laws, rules and policy interpretation.
• Guide leaders in emergency situations to mitigate risk.

Skills

Detail‑oriented

Time management

Project management

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Client management

Matrixed environment

Business acumen

Analytics

Change agent

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/psychology

Master's degree (HR/Business)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Job Statements

• Strategic consulting and workforce planning for assigned client group(s); delivering an HR strategy that is aligned with the business needs and broader organization


• Provide analytics, insights, and recommendations on talent, leadership, and capability to deliver business results.


• Partner with clients to drive team member engagement; in collaboration with unit/division/group leadership and applicable HR COEs, assists in design and implementation of action plans in response to team member engagement surveys


• Serve as a coach and adviser to client group leaders and managers, related to their individual and team development business decision‑making and general leadership practices; drive manager accountability.


• Coach and counsel client leaders on managing performance issues and disciplinary matters, collaborating with and resourcing to Employee Relations Business Partner, Sr and/or the Director of Employee Relations as appropriate.


• Consult with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues, attempting to resolve employee relations issues with a systematic approach.


• Develop practical solutions/interventions for supported client group leaders in collaboration with HR leadership and applicable internal resources.


• Review employment issues and/or partner with employee relations business partners and legal team as necessary to achieve appropriate solutions for complex human resources issues.


• Apply knowledge of HR laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles and practices to employee conduct, performance and dispute resolution.


• Advise business units through understanding of the key metrics of the business, as well as the people and culture. Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.


• In consultation with HR Leadership, guide business leaders in emergency situations to mitigate risk.


• Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or closely related field

Preferred Education

Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or closely related field from accredited program.

• Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Licensure/Certification Required: N/A

Licensure/Certification Preferred: PHR, SHRM-CP

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience

5 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in an HR generalist type role.

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Detail-oriented, well organized with strong time management and project management skills.


• Critical thinking, excellent collaboration and client management skills.


• Build relationships of trust by having proactive point of view.


• Ability to successfully navigate and operate in a collaborative, highly matrixed environment.


• Strong business acumen and understanding of key industry and business trends and strategies.


• Use of analytics to inform decision making.


• Act as change agent and influence organizational culture.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Cultural Responsiveness

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Manage processes related to compliance by following regulatory guidelines.


• Healthcare experience a plus.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.


• General office environment.


• May have periods of constant interruptions.


• Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity

Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking, Other

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range

$83,096.00 - $128,772.80

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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