Business Partner

Job Summary

The Employee Experience Business Partner works collaboratively with the Employee Experience team and local leaders and employees to align facility practices and initiatives with Covenant Health’s strategic and operational goals. Established partnerships and provides HR consultation and support services to promote a high-performing culture.

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Meets regularly with local departmental leaders to enhance communication and to support ongoing business needs.
• Consult with management, providing EX guidance when appropriate.
• Creates partnerships to drive local implementation of key Employee Experience initiatives.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the EX group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with internal and external legal resources as needed/required.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides EX policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructure, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identifies training/development needs for facility, individual departments, and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in significant Employee Experience initiatives. Maintain collaborative team relationships with peers and colleagues.
• Attends and actively participates in conferences, educational programs/ workshops; applies acquired knowledge in practice.
• Assists in new staff orientation as assigned.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental staff meetings.
• May participate in system-wide task forces/committees that further the goals of the organization.
• Maintains required competencies and completes annual compliance courses on time.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

• Very strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in HR Mgmt. or similar field preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, requires HR Certification from SHRM or PHR and a minimum of 5 years of employee relations experience.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in human resources, preferably in a Generalist role.

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

• Compassion
  We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity
  We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration
  We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence
  We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

$66,226.31 - $99,339.47

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.