Human Resources Business Partner

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

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to provide strategic HR consultation and guidance to meet organizational objectives. The role partners with business leaders and HR Centers of Expertise to deploy talent management, employee development, compensation, performance management, and organizational transformation.

As a trusted advisor, you will support leaders on proactive solutions, team engagement, risk mitigation, and complex employee relations issues,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or closely related field.
• 5 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in an HR generalist type role.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR consulting and guidance to align with business strategy.
• Partner with leaders to implement talent management and workforce initiatives.
• Coach leaders on performance issues and disciplinary matters.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and guide decisions.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the health system.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Project management

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Client management

Relationship building

Change agent

Business acumen

Analytics

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Education-Experience combination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position reports to the Director, Human Resources Business provides comprehensive human resources consultation and guidance to meet the organization’s strategic objectives and desired business outcomes.

In partnership with business leaders and HR Centers of Expertise this role facilitates the implementation of strategic program recommendations, prioritization and deployment in talent management, employee development, compensation, performance management, organizational transformation, change management and workforce effectiveness for the assigned client groups in accordance with the mission and vision of VCU Health System.

In alignment with HR Business Advisory Leadership, the HRBP strategically supports leaders as a partner on proactive solutions, team member engagement, risk mitigation, complex and difficult HR issues at the local level, facilitating conflict resolution, and escalating as appropriate to HR functional areas or HR Business Advisory Leadership.

The HRBP interprets HR metrics (e.g. turnover, vacancy rates), identifies trends and recommends strategic solutions for assigned business groups. The HRBP ensures compliance with VCUHS policies and practices, and state/federal regulations related to employment practices.

• 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.

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 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

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.

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.