Human Resources Business Partner

• The HR Business Partner will act as a culture champion, promoting our hospital's values while maintaining solid working relationships with all levels of management and staff to proactively analyze, monitor and address HR issues.
• Supports the management team for their assigned areas by developing and implementing effective organizational design and structures, talent and retention strategies, reward and recognition initiatives, and performance management efforts for meeting business objectives.
• Maintaining an open-door policy for colleagues who wish to discuss concerns or raise questions about workplace issues. Counseling colleagues and providing appropriate support and resources, such as referral to NEBH's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) when necessary.
• Facilitates new colleague and new manager orientation and participates in the development of such programs.
• Consults with and advise managers on employee relation issues; proactively educate managers on policies, practices and trends to support decision making.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and NEBH policies.
• Conducting workplace investigations and recommending appropriate steps to address situations.
• Using independent judgment, escalates issues to senior leadership as needed.
• Participating in programs that enhance communication, effective management and problem resolution, such as NEBH's annual colleague Performance Management program, Colleague Mandatory Education, and colleague training programs.
• Manages projects and activities as necessary to meet the needs of assigned areas of responsibilities and/or the overall organization, including, but not limited to, facilitation of meetings, research and analysis, creative or technical writing in support of HR or organizational programs as well as programs such as, mediation services, engagement surveys, patient satisfaction programs, process improvement, and general problem solving.

• Demonstrated ability to understand business issues and to manage organizational change.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, but also capable of consistently and successfully delivering on tactical responsibilities.
• Strong organizations skills and follow-through needed to manage multiple matters simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Impeccable judgment, decision making and critical thinking ability, ability to handle confidential complex matters with sensitivity while providing expert guidance.
• Proactive, with an ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Promotes and educates others regarding the link between HR and client and business impact.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

• Bachelors' Degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources with proven progressive HRBP & HR strategic responsibilities within a complex and dynamic business context characterized by different cultures, management styles, systems, and procedures.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, communication and consulting skills.
• Ability to assess needs, influence, collaborate and partner at all levels across the organization.
• Ability to work well under pressure and flexible in adapting and responding to changing situations.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center