Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic HR consultation to a designated Physician Organization. You will align HR programs with business needs, coach leaders, and partner with staffing and organizational development to drive people initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing long-term HR strategies, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and guiding organizational change to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• SPHR certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic HR direction and long-term planning to support the Medical Center’s goals.
• Model and incorporate BMC’s Mission, Vision and RESPECT attributes in HR initiatives.
• Lead coaching and organizational development to drive leadership and engagement.
• Develop and implement value-added HR strategies and solutions to enhance the business.
• Consult with management to understand business issues and design HR strategies to resolve them.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws in employee relations.
• Coach managers on employee relations issues and investigate concerns as needed.
• Partner with Staffing to recruit the right talent for the business units.
• Align HR policies with organizational objectives and best practices.

Skills

HR strategy

Leadership coaching

Employee relations

Change management

Strategic planning

Communication

Influence

Project management

Presentations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management

Master’s degree preferred

SPHR certification a plus

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner provides human resources consultation and support to a designated Physician Organization. Uses knowledge of various human resources functions, including staffing, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations to provide tactical HR support to line managers. Consults with business unit management in the strategic planning process and development of human resources strategies that support the unit's business needs. Acts as a liaison to other human resources functions when necessary. Position: Senior Human Resources Business Partner Department: HR Business Partnership Schedule: Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Provides overall strategic direction and long-term planning to ensure the achievement of the medical center’s goals and objectives.
• Models and incorporates BMC’s Mission, Vision and RESPECT attributes in the development and ongoing initiatives that support and anticipate the strategic business objectives of the Medical Center.
• Strategic Leadership and Operations: Partner with the business unit(s)’ management team to provide coaching and consultation and support on leadership and organizational development, change management and employee engagement.
• Proactively define, build and implement value-added HR strategies and solutions to enhance the business.
• Act as a consultant, advisor, facilitator and business partner with management and employees by thoroughly understanding the business issues of the organization and designing HR strategies to resolve identified business issues.
• Provide employee relations expertise to client groups ensuring compliance to company practices; state and federal employment law.
• Coach Managers on employee relations issues.
• Investigate employee issues and concerns and recommend appropriate action.
• Partner with Staffing and managers to ensure we are acquiring the right talent for the business unit(s).
• Align HR policies and strategy delivery with organizational objectives and to promote companywide best practices and consistency.
• Partner with Organizational Development to develop and implement tools/strategies to drive career development strategies and outcomes.
• Liaison with internal Human Resources functions on organizational design, recognition, staffing, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations and general support of performance management, promotions and other employee transactions.
• Work in conjunction with department leadership to manage restructuring and reorganizations to strengthen the business.
• Efforts would include talent and organizational assessment, creating the right infrastructure and culture that drives collaboration and strengthens functional interaction and excellence, developing exit strategies, putting plans in place to hire key talent to fill gaps, and crafting and rolling out communication strategies and implementation plans.
• Manage the delivery of companywide programs such as cycle management for merit review and bonus cycle for R&D organization.

Other Duties

Maintains industry knowledge of practices and developments in HR Business Partnership strategy with particular emphasis on developments in the healthcare industry.

Participates in hospital committees or meetings as requested.

Conform to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, to ensure that exceptional customer service and patient care may be provided.

Utilize hospital’s core values and RESPECT attributes as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital’s goals and mission.

Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Other duties as required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations Required

• SPHR certification a plus.

Experience

• At least seven years’ related experience in an HRBP role required.
• Experience must include working with organizational development for a large organization and/or functional business unit.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting is a plus.
• Previous experience supporting a Physician Organization partnering with Chiefs and Chairs preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of relevant employment laws, basic understanding of labor relations and broad knowledge of all functional areas across HR.
• Strong organizational, project management and change management skills required.
• Ability to work effectively with and influence all levels of management and to communicate effectively with individuals from different cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to diagnose problems, resolve conflict, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook) and web browsers.
• Ability to generate and make formal presentations on a variety of work-related topics on a regular basis required.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $78,000.00- $113,000.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Why Work Here

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.