Human Resources Advisor

# Human Resources Business Partner **Position Summary** The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic HR partner responsible for delivering a consistent, positive, and development-focused employee experience across the organization. Guided by the mission of Deaconess to advance the health and well-being of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit, this role integrates employee relations and talent development to support leaders and employees. The HRBP serves as a trusted advisor, balancing employee advocacy, organizational values, and business needs while supporting Deaconess' goal to be the preferred regional health care partner for all. **Key Responsibilities** _Employee Relations & Workplace Support_ * Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters including performance management, workplace conflict, investigations, policy interpretation, and corrective action. * Coach leaders on documentation, performance improvement, conflict resolution, and respectful workplace practices. * Conduct or support fair, timely, and confidential investigations in compliance with employment laws and organizational policies. * Identify trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive, mission-aligned solutions. * Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR leadership on complex matters as needed. _Talent Development & Growth_ * Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to assess development needs and support learning and development initiatives. * Support leadership and employee development programs including onboarding, role transitions, performance development, and career pathways. * Coach leaders on talent planning and development conversations. * Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and growth. _ _ _ _ _Employee Experience & Engagement_ * Champion fair, consistent, and human-centered people practices across the employee lifecycle. * Support employee listening strategies and translate insights into engagement and development actions. * Partner with leaders during organizational change to support communication and employee well-being. _Data & Insights-Driven Decision Making_ * Use data to inform employee relations strategies, talent development initiatives, and employee experience improvements. * Analyze trends from employee relations cases, engagement surveys, listening sessions, and workforce metrics to identify root causes and recommend targeted actions. * Translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders that support engagement, development, retention, and organizational health. * Partner with HR colleagues to measure the effectiveness of employee experience and development initiatives and adjust approaches based on outcomes. * Support a culture of continuous improvement by using data to proactively address risks, improve processes, and enhance the employee experience. _Partnership & Consulting_ * Act as a consultative partner to leaders, balancing business needs, employee experience, and risk mitigation. * Collaborate with HR Leaders and Centers of Excellence to deliver a cohesive employee experience. * Serve as a connector between employees, leaders, and HR teams. Continuous Improvement & Stewardship * Ensure practices are applied consistently and equitably. * Stay current on employment law, healthcare workforce trends, and talent development best practices. * Recommend improvements to HR processes and programs. **Qualifications** _Required_ * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field. * 2+ years of progressive HR experience with employee relations and/or talent development focus. * Experience handling complex employee relations issues. * Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills. * Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and empathy. _Preferred_ * * Healthcare or mission-driven organization experience. * Knowledge of employment law and investigations. * Experience supporting organizational change. * SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar certification.