Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Functions as a strategic business partner and advisor to executives, managers, supervisors and employees in the development and implementation of human resources strategies and solutions that align with organizational goals. Serves as a liaison between entity/departments and the corporate human resources functions and represents the needs of the business units in the design of human resource programs and policies. Provides consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees on human resources-related matters, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, goals, and objectives and takes a lead role in complex investigations.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The HR Employee Relations team at Samaritan Health Services provides a professional, fair and knowledgeable approach to supporting employees and management. The team provides guidance in employee relations, interpretation of policies, procedures, and contract language, as well as facilitation of ADAAA accommodations. The Employee Relations team works hand-in-hand with other specialized HR teams to provide excellent service to customers.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Four (4) years of progressively responsible Human Resources or closely related experience, including two (2) years of exempt-level work, required. PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification required within one (1) year of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people guidance. Human Resources - Possess knowledge and ability to interpret and apply human resources policies, procedures, practices, programs, Federal/State employment laws, labor contracts, and employment agreements. Confidentiality - Ensures confidentiality of employee and protected health information. Ability to use discretion when processing and handling sensitive human resources issues. Communication - Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand complex information/situations. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities. Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to address complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach decisions. Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, analyze related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options, build consensus and implement effective solutions. Skilled in information gathering and critical thinking. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samaritan Health Services