Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner – Healthcare

Location: Thompson Station, TN

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 annually

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite with flexibility to work remotely one day per week

We are partnering with an established healthcare organization a seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its Human Resources team.

This position will serve as a strategic HR partner to nursing leadership and clinical operations, providing guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in human resources within an acute-care hospital environment and be comfortable working directly with department leaders to address workforce challenges, improve processes, and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with nursing leadership and department managers to provide strategic and operational HR support.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns.
• Coach and train managers on HR policies, procedures, employee documentation, and effective leadership practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate staffing models, workforce needs, and organizational structures.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, operational efficiencies, and employee engagement.
• Support organizational changes and assist leadership with implementing new HR initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee performance concerns, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment teams to identify staffing needs and align hiring strategies with departmental goals.
• Partner with HR leadership on workforce planning, compensation considerations, and organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, organizational policies, and healthcare regulations.
• Utilize HRIS systems to support reporting, employee information management, and HR processes.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous HR experience within an acute-care hospital environment.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, and HR policy interpretation.
• Experience partnering with managers and department leadership on HR-related matters.
• Understanding of healthcare operations and the unique workforce challenges within hospital environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide sound HR guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or Senior HR Generalist.
• Experience supporting inpatient nursing departments or clinical leadership.
• Background in workforce planning, organizational development, or process improvement.
• Experience with Infor HRIS or similar HR management systems.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee healthcare discounts and additional organization-sponsored benefits.
• Paid time off and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid flexibility with one remote day per week.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful HR initiatives within an evolving healthcare organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships with leadership, solving complex employee relations challenges, and making a direct impact on healthcare operations.

The organization is continuing to strengthen its HR function, providing an opportunity to contribute fresh ideas, improve existing processes, and play a key role in supporting its clinical workforce.