Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a senior HR leader to guide talent management, workforce planning, and change initiatives across an integrated health system. The role advises executive leadership on employee relations, organizational design, and strategic HR delivery.

You will oversee complex employee relations cases, ensure legal and policy compliance, and partner with clinical and administrative leadership to drive workforce strategies aligned with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Eight+ years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Verifiable experience in coaching, advising, and consulting with leaders on organizational issues and employee challenges.

Responsibilities

• Leads the daily operations of HR within assigned area/location of responsibility and oversees HR services.
• Shapes workplace culture and engagement strategies aligned with the mission and values.
• Develops and implements HR strategies, change management initiatives, and supports organizational transformation.
• Partners with network HR directors to foster collaboration across the network and guides complex employee relations cases.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws and mitigates HR-related risks in collaboration with legal/compliance teams.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching leaders

Stakeholder management

HR strategy execution

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/Business

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary

A high-level strategic partner responsible for leading assigned team members and shaping and executing HR strategies that align with the organization’s business objectives. Advises all levels of leadership on talent management, workforce planning, and change management initiatives while overseeing high-risk employee relations and compliance matters.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) : Required
• Requires Eight+ years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within the healthcare sector. Internal candidates with less experience may be considered based on demonstrated performance, leadership potential, and alignment with role expectations, subject to review and approval by the Network HR Director and CHRO. : Required
• Verifiable experience in successful and impactful coaching, advising, and consulting with leaders on organizational issues and employee challenges. : Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Leads the daily operations of HR within assigned area/location of responsibility, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective delivery of HR services. Serves as the point of contact for assigned HR team members, fostering professional growth and development and encouraging continuous learning.
• Performs champion shaping and nurturing workplace culture and engagement strategies that align to organization mission and values and foster an environment of belonging.
• Leads the development and implementation of HR strategies, change management initiatives, and support organizational transformation efforts. Provides strategic guidance to all levels of leadership related to engagement, organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management, and other key initiatives.
• Partners with the network HR director and network HR teams to foster collaboration and alignment across the network. Oversees and guides complex employee relations cases, including investigations, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes aligned with legal requirements, policies and procedures, and values.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws and mitigate HR-related risks through collaboration with legal and compliance teams.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 74994

Job Category : Manager

Posting Date : 2026-10-28T20:21:39+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Locations : Portland, OR, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $126,080 to $189,121. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Human Resources

Shift Length : 8 Hours