AVP-HR Business Partner

Job Overview We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job manages an assigned regional client base by supporting regional & division leaders to develop and implement people strategies that positively impact business goals; drives performance management outcomes at the regional & division level to optimize the workforce; designs and executes organizational-level staffing plans to ensure the region has enough of the right skills and capabilities to meet business objectives; drives staffing needs and ensures workforce planning and quality of hires at the region level; manages risk and ensures readiness for compliance with employment law, regulatory requirements, and workplace safety; ensures effective communications across the division, developing and implementing strategies to drive employee engagement and retention. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required – Bachelor’s degree Preferred – Master’s degree Work Experience Required – 8 years of related experience in operations or healthcare Experience in performance management, employment law, employee relations, staffing workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, fundamental compensation and benefit principles. Certifications Preferred – Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role, and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to all levels of the organization. Strong data and analytical skill set. Emotional intelligence to manage difficult messages. Ability to drive business results. Energy and stamina to lead in a complex, fast-based business environment. Ability to travel throughout and between facilities. Job Duties Leads a team of divisional HR Business Partners to drive business solutions. Drives regional business outcomes including labor, turnover and engagement. Improves leadership capabilities such as performance management, succession planning and talent review. Participates in workforce planning initiatives including staffing, quality of hires and workforce optimization. Effectively communicates and collaborates with Centers of Excellence (COE) to include division/regional training, benefits and compensation. Ensures compliance and minimizes risk in regard to employee relations, workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Other related duties as required. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Apply Today Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health