Hr business partner

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

Job Summary:

Collaborates with leaders and employees to hire, motivate, reward and retain quality staff under minimal guidance. Supports and guides strategic planning and organizational development transitions. Facilitates the Human Resources (HR) needs around hiring, management, training, compensation, and benefits aligned with best practices and organizational consistency. Serves as a resource for managers in maintaining a positive and rewarding work experience for employees. Builds consultative relationships with areas supported, demonstrating the value of HR as a consistent knowledgeable, trusted, go-to resource.

The ideal candidate is a strategic HR professional who can effectively navigate complex employee and business situations while building strong partnerships across the organization.

Key Success Characteristics

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Sound judgment and critical thinking
• Comfort with ambiguity and change
• Courageous and candid communication
• Strong employee relations expertise
• Executive presence and credibility
• Accountability and ownership
• Organizational savvy
• Relationship-building skills
• Data-informed decision making
• Operational discipline and reliability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Partners with leaders on coaching and counseling employees throughout the employment cycle. Gathers and analyzes work group data analysis for leaders and provides recommendations for improvement. Provides guidance and interprets polices for leaders and employees on best practices in HR and balances organizational and work group priorities. Works with leadership to interpret policies, applies procedures, and offers services in response to identified trends and patterns while maintaining organizational perspective and consistency. Partners with leaders to provide coaching in employee relations, grievances and conflicts with managers and employees. Acts as point of contact for all assigned areas and assist in the development, recommendation and implementation of human resources strategies that align with the organizational goals. Partners with customers and HR colleagues to understand business strategy and address HR needs and issues. Partners with HR colleagues to share HR practices, tools and information. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Investigating (Intermediate): The act of conducting an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities and research of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically, knowledge and experience of the procedures and practices of accomplishing a specific investigation. Employee Relations Knowledge (Advanced): Knowledge of Employee Relations that can deal with a wide variety of employee needs and concerns, such as employee communications, policies and procedures, morale, employee participation in management decisions, conflict and grievance resolution, unions and Employee Relations. HR Compliance (Advanced): Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements, guidelines and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally. Human Resources (Advanced): Knowledge of various components of human resources which may include human resources management, the recruitment process, skills development and tracking, benefits administration, training, compensation, organizational development, and compliance with associated government regulations. Analytical Skills (Intermediate): The process of identifying, evaluating, interpreting and organizing data. It includes sorting through data to identify patterns and establish relationships for decision making.

Position Qualifications:

Experience Level: 5 years

Education: Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.