Human Resources Partner (S)

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Missouri seeks a Human Resources Partner to collaborate with leaders, deliver strategic HR solutions, foster employee engagement, and guide workforce planning in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include performance management, policy compliance, data interpretation, and training needs assessment to build a culture where people thrive. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years HR experience; hybrid schedule with weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience or education.
• Three years of HR experience in a healthcare or complex environment.
• Experience guiding leaders on HR strategy and policy.

Responsibilities

• Partners with business unit leaders to develop and deliver strategic HR solutions.
• Align HR practices with business strategy and address barriers to goals.
• Counsels leaders and employees on HR policies and procedures; resolve employee relations issues.
• Collaborates on performance management, engagement surveys, and training needs to foster a culture of achievement.
• Ensures compliance with legal/regulatory requirements and market best practices.
• Analyzes HR data and develops recommendations and action plans.
• Supports HR program implementation and related communications.

Skills

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Performance management

Corrective action

HR data analysis

Engagement surveys

Action planning

Workforce planning

Talent management

Compensation

Internal equity

HRIS/Workday

Training needs

Development needs

Change management

HR recommendations

Healthcare operations

Business acumen

Relationship building

Consultative leadership

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Coaching leaders

Emotional intelligence

Judgment

Collaboration

Courageous conversations

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Executive presence

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS/Workday

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

As a Human Resources Partner, you’ll collaborate with leaders to provide strategic HR guidance, strengthen employee engagement, navigate workforce needs, and help build a culture where people can thrive. Bring your HR expertise, relationship-building skills, and passion for supporting people to a role where you can make a meaningful difference.

Scheduling & Logistics:

The position is hybrid.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Skills & Matching Criteria:

• Employee relations and investigations
• Employment law, HR policy, and regulatory compliance
• Performance management and corrective action
• HR data analysis and interpretation
• Engagement survey analysis and action planning
• Workforce planning and talent management
• Compensation and internal equity fundamentals
• HRIS/Workday proficiency
• Training and development needs assessment
• Change management
• Developing HR recommendations and action plans
• Business and healthcare operational acumen

Interpersonal Skills:

• Relationship building and trust
• Consultative leadership and influencing
• Active listening Clear, concise communication
• Conflict resolution
• Coaching leaders
• Emotional intelligence
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Collaboration
• Courageous conversations
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Problem-solving
• Executive presence
• Ability to influence without direct authority

Job Summary:

Develops and implements integrated Human Resources strategies to support achievement of operating goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Partners with business unit leaders to develop and deliver strategic Human Resource solutions to achieve business unit goals.
• Partners with business unit leaders to align Human Resources practices with business strategy and identify potential barriers to goal attainment.
• Provides counsel and support to leaders and/or employees in the administration of Human Resources policies and procedures. May provide resolution of employee relations and performance issues.
• Partners with business unit leaders in the process of performance management, associate engagement survey interpretation and action planning, patient satisfaction strategies, and training and development needs in order to develop a culture that supports achievement of objectives.
• Uses knowledge of Human Resources, legal, and regulatory requirements in conjunction with market best practice to ensure business unit compliance and competitiveness.
• Collects and analyzes HR data and develops recommendations and action plans to address issues.
• Supports the implementation of HR programs, communications, and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience or education

Experience

• Three years' experience

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None

Department

8711050033 Human Resources-StL

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.