Sr. HR Business Partner at Oregon Health & Science University

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Consultation, Organizational Design, Change Management, Succession Planning, Compensation, Benefits, Mentoring, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Talent Development, DEIB Championing, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Labor Law Knowledge, Policy Interpretation, Coaching

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview The Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a resource and partner for senior management and employees in their assigned client groups. This role has a high level of autonomy and develops creative and non-traditional solutions for their assigned areas (typically a larger scope) that advance the organization’s interests. Ensuring equitable, consistent, and proactive partnership; on people and culture topics in alignment with OHSU’s mission and organizational objectives. The Sr. HRBP is responsible for providing leaders with strategic consultation by aligning organizational objectives with employee and manager needs on cross functional matters such as performance, organizational design, change management, succession planning, learning, compensation and benefits. While also developing and collaborating, on HR and organizational initiatives and strategies. The Sr. HRBP is expected to mentor other team members, including HR Business Partners. This role requires extensive relevant experience, HR knowledge and skills. This role works on complex issues, providing creative solutions and partnering with senior and executive level leaders. Function/Duties of Position HR Business Strategy: Provide early and consistent input into large scale HR and/or organizational initiatives, identifying issues before they impact the organization and advising on appropriate course of action. With strong understanding of organizational contexts, work with key stake holders to offer innovative and integrated HR solutions to processes that translate strategy into tactics. Partner with senior leaders to define and design strategic initiatives. Align HR strategies and practices with organizational strategies. Lead organizational redesign process in partnership with Organizational Development/Effectiveness team. Champion the organizational culture of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging), and promotes our vision to achieve a people-first culture. Communicate policies and procedures to employees. Anticipate and prevent future problems, taking initiative within role. Anticipate leadership gaps and build action plans to address. Understand business level metrics, use data to forecast current and future needs. Work with leaders to translate early-stage concepts into actionable plans. Talent Development: Collaborate with the Learning & Talent/Organizational Development team to curate resources and opportunities that develop common competencies and skills. Lead talent review process in customer areas, support development and succession planning. Onboard leaders, including running New Leader Accelerations with teams. Help leaders understand and action plan around Employee Engagement Survey. Be well versed in survey-related data points, and provide coaching to leadership. Understand and practice change management skills. Assist leaders by acting as coach and leading teams through change. Other Key Partnerships/Processes: Lead and support client areas to achieve key Diversity & Inclusion metrics. Including involvement and coaching of local diversity councils and initiatives. Review HR-related policies, provide input in creation and policy updates. Act as a resource for managers and employees regarding policy interpretation. Partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) on department Workforce Planning. Participate in recruitment planning and process for roles at the Management level and above. Drive engagement initiatives and understand benefit and wellness plans. Lead compensation change initiatives with customers. Partner with Compensation team to resolve concerns brought forward by the organization. Lead work around reorganizations, reclassifications, job description reviews, resolves issues, and communicate changes to leaders. Employee Relations: Partner with Advice and Counsel Center (ACC) on performance and departure issues, especially at higher levels in the organization, and in areas with high level of turnover. Partner with ACC members with high-risk cases. Review issues and metrics and advice as to trends and needed remedies. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or related field (plus 6 years progressively responsible HR experience preferred), OR 15+ years of progressively responsible HR generalist work experience. Experience executing HR programs in a heavily unionized environment with demonstrated knowledge of labor laws and contract administration Demonstrated experience and a passion for strong collaboration with others. Ability to add value and improve overall effectiveness of the organization and teams. Strong relationship building skills. Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to navigate complex situations. Comfortable in ambiguity and can pull relevant components out of complex situations to connect the dots and make sound decisions. Expert-level knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive workplace through interactions, decisions, and recommendations. Effective, clear, and culturally aware communication verbally and in writing; ability to draft concise and factually accurate reports and documents. Knowledge of how HR data informs equitable decision-making. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in any field. Academic and/or healthcare industry experience Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Certified Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). Additional Details Typical schedule: M-F, occasional nights and weekends, primarily remote Work schedule may vary depending on job/study requirements Ability to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend and stoop Frequent sitting, standing, reaching, typing, using the telephone and lifting up to 3 lbs. Occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs Heavy use of computers and phones and long periods of sitting Ability to compose and prepare materials, memoranda and reports Regularly required to talk, hear, and/or communicate with others by phone, in person and through electronic means Able to handle a fast-paced work environment with multiple time sensitive competing demands Requires ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent situations that may arise Why apply to OHSU? Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Responsibilities

The Sr. HR Business Partner acts as a strategic resource for senior management, providing consultation on aligning organizational objectives with employee needs across areas like performance, organizational design, and succession planning. This role involves developing creative HR solutions, mentoring team members, and championing organizational culture initiatives.