Req #: 0000194818
Category: Professional / Management
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: HR - RWJHH

JOB OVERVIEW:

RWJBH HR Operations is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join their Human Resources Department. The HR Business Partner provides operational and consultative human resources services to staff and management, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits and compensation for assigned departments. Establishes and maintains effective partnering relationships with departments to ensure their goals and objectives related to human resources are achieved. Assists in the delivery of Human Resources services to all customers including human resources staff. The position completes required reporting and oversees onsite programs as applicable. Assists with special projects as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes new hire and annual primary sourcing license referencing through VeCred or other primary source agencies as appropriate.
• Counsels employees regarding interdepartmental transfers, promotional opportunities and continuing education programs.
• Ensures follow-up with employees to in-house retention and employee satisfaction.
• Conduct exit interviews and monitors for trends.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with assigned department leadership and employees serving as liaison between these primary customers and the Human Resources Department for all HR needs; serves as resource for employees regarding employment and manages active employee relation issues.
• Functions as the liaison for between assigned departments and Employee Health Services.
• Maintains current knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements. Counsels managers and makes recommendations as appropriate to ensure compliance.
• Prepares all Corporate and Facility reports as required.
• Prepares documents necessary to respond to Peer Review and/or grievances as well as legal and unemployment claims.
• Serves as consultant/mediator for management and staff on issues related to policy and/or union contract interpretation and application; actively participates in finding resolution to actual or potential employee relations problems.
• General Office Etiquette: Greets customers, handles all calls and inquiries as appropriate, maintains a clean outer office area as well as personalized work station; maintains adequate office supplies, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.