Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Sr. HR Business Partner

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Pay Range: $103,812.80 - $173,035.20

Who We Are:

We are a strategic Human Resources partner dedicated to supporting organizational excellence at Children's National. As trusted advisors to leadership, we align people strategies with business priorities to drive engagement, performance, and retention across the enterprise. Our team delivers data-driven insights and proactive solutions in workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, and employee relations. We champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring consistent application of policies and compliance with employment practices. By combining strong business acumen with deep HR expertise, we enable leaders to make informed decisions, strengthen their teams, and foster a high-performing, inclusive workplace - ultimately advancing our mission to be an Employer of Choice and to deliver exceptional care, advocacy, research, and education.

Role requires 3 days in office (minimum).

About the Role:

The Sr. HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) will serve as a Strategic Business Partner and primary point of contact to their designated Business Units and its leadership. In this role, the Sr. HRBP will design and operationalize user-friendly plans and programs to support the CNMC mission of becoming an "Employer of Choice" to maximize employee engagement, performance, and retention.

This role will serve as the HR liaison to their assigned Business Units and provide strategic direction, coordination and overall management of the HR Function. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Sr. HRBP will deliver proactive solutions in areas such as employee engagement, workforce planning, risk mitigation, and concern resolution, escalating to the HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) or HRBP leadership as appropriate.

This role will include preparing regular HR statistical summaries, interpreting key metrics including but not limited to turnover and vacancy rates to identify emerging trends to inform strategic decision-making. The Sr. HRBP will ensure the consistent application of CNMC policies and maintain best-in-class employment practices in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment/labor laws and regulations.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required. Relevant work experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
• Master's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources or MBA (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressive HR generalist or related experience, including 2+ years of HR Business Partner experience (Required)
• 2 years Healthcare or hospital experience (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong business acumen.
• Familiarity with HR policies, procedures and practices.
• Proven skills in organizational development and consensus building.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation and consultative skills.
• Proven ability to develop and effectively establish and manage programs, projects and initiatives within a large, complex organization.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills as exhibited by the ability to influence others and build collaborative relationships both within HR and across the organization with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and training skills.
• Proven proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM is a plus.

Functional Accountabilities:

HR Partnership with Business Units:

• Partner with business leaders to design and execute integrated people plans that support operational and strategic priorities.

• Deliver proactive solutions in organizational planning, workforce design, talent acquisition, and succession readiness.

• Utilize data-driven insights to shape business decisions, such as turnover risk, skill gaps, and organizational effectiveness.

HR Consulting and Employee Relations:

• Coach and support leaders in addressing complex performance issues, interpersonal dynamics, and leadership challenges.

• Conduct and manage employee relations investigations with appropriate documentation, in partnership with Employee Relations and Legal as needed.

• Develop preventative solutions for recurring or systemic people issues through training, policy clarification, or change initiatives.

• Serve as a trusted escalated resource to employees for employment inquiries, policy interpretation, and concern resolution.

HR Compliance and Performance Improvement:

• Support the consistent application of employment policies and practices.

• Assist in ensuring organizational readiness for audits and adherence to compliance standards.

• Assist managers in implementing performance improvement initiatives and tracking outcomes.

Talent Planning and Organizational Effectiveness:

• Partner with Learning and Development to align business needs with talent and succession planning efforts, facilitating calibration sessions, development planning, and promotion readiness reviews.

• Recommend organizational changes to improve team effectiveness, resource allocation, and role definition.

HR Program Implementation and Support:

• Manage the deployment of HR programs (e.g., annual performance reviews and employee engagement) within assigned departments.

• Customize HR programs to reflect business priorities while maintaining enterprise consistency and compliance.

• Evaluate HR program effectiveness and gather business feedback to inform future design and enhancements.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.