Human Resources Business Partner

Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to drive people initiatives and strengthen organizational culture within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, investigations, performance management, onboarding, and policy interpretation, ensuring compliant and effective HR operations across the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field is required.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational goals and drive employee engagement
• Lead employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution with impartiality
• Provide guidance on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions
• Administer HR programs, policies, and compliance across the organization
• Collaborate to create and maintain job descriptions and org structures
• Guide onboarding processes to ensure a positive new-hire experience
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and procedures with high service levels
• Monitor HR trends, conduct audits, and prepare reports for data-driven decisions
• Recommend process improvements to HR service delivery and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Participate in special projects as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Sonic Healthcare USA has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in Austin, TX. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving people initiatives, strengthening organizational culture, and enhancing the employee experience.

Position Summary

The HRBP provides end-to-end HR support across employee relations, investigations, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, and compliance. This role serves as a trusted advisor, managing complex employee matters with sound judgment and discretion.

Essential Job Duties

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational goals and drive employee engagement
• Lead and manage employee relations matters, including conducting prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions
• Provide expert guidance on conflict resolution, corrective actions, performance improvement, and policy interpretation
• Administer and support HR programs, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with leaders to create, update, and maintain job descriptions and organizational structures
• Facilitate performance management processes, including coaching managers on effective feedback and development planning
• Support onboarding initiatives to ensure a positive employee experience
• Respond to employee inquiries related to policies, procedures, and benefits with a high level of customer service
• Monitor HR trends and metrics; conduct audits; prepare reports to support data-driven decision-making
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance HR service delivery
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; proactively advise leadership on risk mitigation
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of HR experience, including employee relations and investigations
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices (healthcare preferred)
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification a plus
• Proven ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Workday experience a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Periodic travel within the division territory

Work Hours & Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Job Category: Human Resources

Company: Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and the patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.