Sr. Strategic Human Resources Partner

TCH Medical Center; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a key member of the HR leadership team in a fast-paced, multi-campus hospital network. The role acts as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, translating business strategy into human capital plans across Austin, West, and Woodlands campuses.

Based primarily in Austin, the position operates in a hybrid model with periodic travel and in-person engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 8 years of HR leadership experience with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP or related role.
• Experience in multi-site healthcare/academic medical center environments is preferred.
• Senior HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, influence, and change leadership skills.
• Experience using HR analytics and workforce metrics to drive insight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to hospital and system leaders, translating business strategy into actionable human capital plans.
• Lead people initiatives that drive culture, engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Anticipate and address workforce needs through data-informed HR solutions and proactive planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Total Rewards to drive recruitment, retention, and development efforts.
• Support strategic initiatives such as clinical expansion, digital transformation, and academic partnerships through change management leadership.
• Use workforce analytics to provide insights on turnover, engagement, and workforce trends.
• Partner with Employee Relations to manage workplace concerns in a fair, compliant manner.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

HR analytics

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

We are seeking a Strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a key member of the HR leadership team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role acts as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant to executive and operational leaders, including the Presidents of the Austin, West, and Woodlands campuses, supporting a multi-site community hospital network.

The HRBP partners closely with leadership to align people strategies with organizational priorities, driving organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and culture. This position delivers high-impact, data-informed HR solutions that advance excellence in patient care, research, and innovation.

While supporting multiple locations, the role is primarily based in Austin and operates within a hybrid model, with periodic travel and in-person engagement across campuses.

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What You'll Do

• Serve as a strategic partner to hospital and system leaders, translating business strategy into actionable human capital plans.
• Lead people initiatives that drive culture, engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Anticipate and address workforce needs through data-informed HR solutions and proactive planning.
• Collaborate across HR functions — including Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Total Rewards — to drive recruitment, retention, and development efforts.
• Support key strategic initiatives such as clinical expansion, digital transformation, and academic partnerships through strong change management leadership.
• Use workforce analytics to provide insights on turnover, engagement, and workforce trends that shape business decisions.
• Partner with Employee Relations to manage workplace concerns in a fair, compliant, and forward-thinking manner.

What You're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• 8 years of HR leadership experience with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP or related strategic talent role supporting complex healthcare, academic medical center, or hospital environments (required)
• Experience working in a multi-site healthcare organization or academic medical center preferred
• Senior-level HR certification: SPHR or SHRM-SCP (preferred)
• Strong ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and lead through change
• Experience using HR analytics and workforce metrics to drive insight and improvement

Why This Role?

• Brand-new, high-impact positions created to support our expanding system and future-forward strategy
• Join a nationally respected healthcare system where people, purpose, and progress drive everything we do