HR Business Partner

PeaceHealth is seeking a HR Business Partner in Bellingham, Washington.......

The HR Business Partner oversees and coordinates the HR needs for a community, group of business units, or supporting system-wide initiatives. May represent Human Resources on community leadership team. Provides HR expertise to senior leaders. Services as a mentor providing guidance to other HR Partner Organization colleagues. Translates their thorough knowledge of healthcare into HR best practices for the clients, focusing on change management, leadership development, succession planning, operational effectiveness and employee relations. Aligns People and Culture solutions with PeaceHealth organizational strategies, key objectives and mission.

What you will enjoy:

• Engaged and partners with leaders at all levels of the organization on people and culture related initiatives. Develops and implements strategic priorities that support mission, operational and department goals.
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with leadership. Proactively translate the group's business strategies into HR solutions. Applies analytics and metrics to drive sound recommendations and solutions.
• Proactively manages complex employee and labor relations issues.
• Advises leadership in administration of labor contracts. Examines supervisory practices and local policies and procedures for compliance with labor contracts. Participates in negotiating labor contracts and daily engagement with labor union representatives. Response to grievances and request for information; using internal resources as appropriate.
• Provides expert advice, coaching, and counsel to leaders and caregivers on Culture and People programs, policy and procedures, employment/labor laws, communication & conflict resolution, inspiration & engagement, formation & development, change management, diversity/inclusion, ethics & and organizational development and design in alignment with our mission and strategic priorities.
• In consultation with Culture and People leadership, collaborates for appropriate outcomes with leadership, Centers of Expertise and the HR Service Center to balance caregiver needs, policies, procedures, compliance with regulatory standards and PeaceHealth Mission, Values, and strategies.
• May coordinate or lead HRPO project work to include policy review, standardizing processes, competency development, and roll-out of initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree Human Resources, Business Administration or other relevant discipline or a combination of education and professional experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.
• Master's Degree Preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years Human resources experience, or equivalent leadership experience, including an understanding of a shared services organization.
• Previous experience in a HRBP or equivalent role, strongly oriented towards relationship development.
• Strong employee and labor relations experience managing complex investigations, grievances and impact bargaining.
• Extensive and progressive development/knowledge of complex human resources service line support in a COE model. Prior leadership and/or supervisory experience preferred.
• Recent experience in the healthcare industry preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional, Senior Certified Professional, Certified Professional Human Resource or Certified Senior Professional Human Resources preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, federal and state laws with a working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines. 
• Knowledge of employee & labor relations.
• Mediation and conflict resolutions skills.
• Investigation skills.
• Knowledge of organizational and team dynamics and methods to support continued improvement in these areas.
• Ability to develop and present concise information. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of operations within the healthcare industry.
• Ability to identify, utilize and interpret workforce-related metrics.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office application.
• Proficient in the use of a major HRIS system preferred.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $101,000 - $151,000 annually. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.