Human Resources Business Partner | 40 hours a week | Human Resources

Great River Health; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Employee discounts

Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Paid time off

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted cafeteria meals

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition program

Voluntary plans including Life, AD&D,–

Job summary

Great River Health is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as an internal HR consultant, coaching leaders and aligning HR practices with business goals. The role partners with Talent Management, Total Rewards, and HR Operations to implement tailored HR solutions and ensure smooth organizational performance.

The HRBP will focus on staffing, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, and performance management, while leveraging data analytics to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field (preferred).
• Four years of HR experience (preferred).
• Understanding of staffing, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, and performance management.
• Knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, NLRA) and their application in unionized and non-unionized settings.
• Understanding of organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Knowledge of strategies to support employee engagement and improve workplace culture.
• Strong coaching skills to guide leaders in addressing performance, engagement, and team dynamics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to convey complex HR topics clearly.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus among leaders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR tools and solutions for leaders' teams.
• Coach and mentor leaders to strengthen capabilities and engagement.
• Act as a change agent supporting organizational changes and alignment with goals.
• Advise leaders on staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and workforce planning.
• Leverage HR data to inform decision-making and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborate with HR functions to deliver seamless HR support.
• Promote positive workplace culture and address morale trends.
• Partner withEmployee Relations to resolve issues and investigations.
• Align HR strategies with organizational goals.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership development

Communication

Conflict resolution

Influence

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $67,662.40 a year

Job Details:

Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm

Job Description:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is an internal HR consultant focused on supporting strong organizational performance. This role involves coaching, mentoring, and partnering with organizational leaders to align departmental practices with overall business goals while helping leaders effectively utilize existing HR solutions. The HRBP provides informed insights into strategic planning processes and leverages expertise in key HR functions such as staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations. As both an employee advocate and change agent, the HRBP works closely with Talent Management, Total Rewards, and HR Operations to support leaders in implementing tailored HR solutions.

What you will do

• Provide guidance on effective utilization of HR tools and solutions, ensuring leaders can implement them effectively within their teams.
• Coach and mentor leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities, improve team performance, and enhance employee engagement.
• Act as a change agent by supporting leaders and teams through organizational changes, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with strategic goals.
• Advise leaders on HR-related topics, including staffing, compensation, benefits, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Leverage HR data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making and process improvements.
• Ensure organizational compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Act as a liaison between organizational leaders and HR teams to ensure alignment of services and delivery of HR solutions. Partner with HR functional areas, including Talent Management, Total Rewards, and HR Operations, to provide seamless HR support to the organization.
• Promote a positive workplace culture by identifying and addressing trends impacting morale and productivity.
• Partner with the Employee Relations Specialist to address employee issues, including conducting investigations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring consistency in policy application.
• Collaborate with organizational leaders to align business objectives with people strategies, ensuring departmental practices support overall organizational goals. Act as a consultant to leadership providing insights and recommendations on workforce strategies, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Four (4) years of human resources experience (preferred)
• Understanding of HR functions, including staffing, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, and performance management
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, NLRA) and their application in unionized and non-unionized settings
• Understanding of organizational design, workforce planning, and change management principles.
• Knowledge of strategies to support employee engagement and improve workplace culture.
• Strong coaching skills to guide leaders in addressing performance, engagement, and team dynamics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex HR topics clearly and concisely.
• Skilled at facilitating difficult conversations and resolving conflicts.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus among leaders and employees.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• High level of self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal sensitivity to handle employee issues with tact and professionalism.
• Commitment to handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to see the big picture and align HR strategies with organizational goals.

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.