Human Resources Business Partner (FT-1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health seeks an experienced Employee Relations professional to provide hands-on and strategic input on employee relations, coaching, and career development, partnering with hiring managers. The role includes interpreting policies and collective bargaining agreements, diagnosing organizational effectiveness, and driving talent initiatives to meet objectives.

The ideal candidate will have robust HR experience across employee relations, labor relations, and compliance, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years direct Employee Relations experience.
• 8 years direct HR Generalist or other HR functional experience.
• Knowledge of state employment laws, collective bargaining, and HR compliance reporting such as Aff'd Action, EEO, and Vet-100.
• Knowledge of DEI in HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Resolve employee relations issues and administer disciplinary actions between departments/divisions.
• Assist with voluntary and involuntary terminations; conduct exit interviews and manage onboarding to offboarding.
• Collect and analyze HR data to drive policy and process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and deliver training on HR topics for leaders.
• Serve as liaison between HR and System business units.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives in engagement, DEI, career development, and retention of high performers.
• Prepare internal communications regarding HR functions.
• Provide cross-functional support in benefits, recruitment, and compensation.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy interpretation

Disciplinary actions

Coaching and counseling

Communication

DEI knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Equivalent experience

SHRM or HRCI Certification

Job description

Provide hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice with respect to employee relations, coaching/counseling, career development, union relationships/interactions, including conflict management and disciplinary / performance guidance conversations in partnership with hiring managers. Acts as a resource to leaders and employees to interpret policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. Assists System Manager/System Director and leadership of the organization in policy development and training. Partners with leadership in diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness, employee engagement and driving talent initiatives within their teams that help them meet their objectives.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, related field or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years direct Employee Relations experience
• Eight (8) years direct HR Generalist or other HR functional experience
• Knowledge of applicable state employment laws, collective bargaining, and complex HR compliance reporting such as Aff'd Action, EEO, and Vet-100
• Knowledge of current Human Resource centers of excellence such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preferred

• SHRM or HRCI Professional Certification

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Act as a resource and assists in resolving employee relations issues and administering disciplinary actions between departments/divisions.
• Assists with all voluntary and involuntary terminations. Conducts exit interviews and assists with all facets of the employee experience from onboarding to off boarding.
• Collect and analyze HR data to develop process improvement to HR policies, programs and operations.
• Works in conjunction with HR leadership to develop and deliver training to new and existing leaders in the organization as it pertains to Human Resources and the employee experience.
• Acts as primary liaison between HR and System business units.
• Deliver on strategic initiatives for Human Resources with System business units ensuring adaptation and success in areas such as engagement, DEI, career development, and retention of high performing employees.
• Prepare internal employee communications regarding HR functional areas.
• Provides cross-functional support in other HR areas (i.e. benefits, recruitment, compensation, etc.).
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.