Human Resources Business Partner

US-IA-Fort Dodge

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Req #: 160022
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

Human Resources Business Partner

UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge

Full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift: Monday-Friday 8a-5p

The HR Business Partner is a Human Resources Generalist with extensive knowledge in all areas of Human Resources including, but not limited to, Performance Management, Talent Management, Employment Law, On Boarding and Off-Boarding. Performs Human Resources related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, employment, employee recognition, HR compliance, compensation, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities:

Business Acumen/ Strategic Consulting 

*  Maintains a deep understanding of the business strategy, direction, challenges, and needs. Leverages this knowledge to support and help leaders define HR and business solutions that achieve desired outcomes. 

*  Builds an understanding of the external business environment in which the enterprise/business unit operates, including an awareness of competitors, external market forces and relevant trends.

*  Builds business cases for HR projects and initiatives.

*  Leads the implementation of defined HR business solutions (projects); manages project within allotted time and budget.

*  Coach leaders in developing proactive and strategic workforce plans. 

*  Partner with leaders of leaders, ensuring they are using people-focused tools and resources to help front-line leaders improve operational performance. 

*  Partner with the HR COEs and act as a conduit for all high visibility HR initiatives within the business unit.

*  Ensure leaders are informed and understand enterprise and business unit HR initiatives. 

*  Fosters and promotes culture of inclusiveness and belonging within the organization.

*  Provides mentoring/training on cultural trends and practices to all levels of the organization.

*  Ensure leaders and team members have a deep understanding of the enterprise labor relations strategy and support ongoing education, including interpretation and administration of the applicable collective bargaining agreements. 
o Analyze the impact of the applicable collective bargaining agreements on organizational initiatives and objectives and develop possible strategies that achieve organizational and enterprise-wide objectives withing contractual and legal parameters.
o Develop recommended bargaining strategies, utilizing demographic, compensation, and other necessary data, to achieve operational goals and objectives, within financial limits of authority.

Talent Management 

*  Support leaders in forecasting and planning for talent pipeline requirements in alignment with the business strategy. 

*  Participates in the development of a plan for managing talent within the confines of the labor market (workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews).

*  Review key business performance targets and their related talent implications with leaders. 

*  Assist leaders with providing team members with development opportunities that align with current and future performance  standards. 

*  Ensures leaders are educated and trained about core talent management processes (Performance management, engagement survey, DEI initiatives, retention programs, learning and development offerings, etc.)

*  Monitors and ensures team members within the business unit are fairly and equitably evaluated and rewarded.

*  Consult and coach leaders and participate in high-risk or director and above employee relations issues.

*  Develop a deep understanding of the culture and take actions to ensure team members and leaders act in accordance with our FOCUS values.

*  Consult and coach leaders on the employee engagement survey results and support action planning.

*  Consult and coach front-line managers on resources available to improve overall retention and engagement.

Data Judgment 

*  Understand HR metrics used by UnityPoint Health and identify trends that require action within assigned service line/departments. 

*  Partner with leaders to understand metrics most critical to the business. 

*  Leverage data to forecast current and future talent needs.

*  Use data to influence and make decisions. 

Agility 

*  Serves as Change Champion for cultural and change initiatives.

*  Consult and coach leaders to implement change based on proven change management techniques and the UPH model of change.

*  Seek ways to proactively improve organizational processes and outcomes.

*  Identify new opportunities for HR to add value to the business.

*  Maintain knowledge of progress HR practices and key trends.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related field Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration/Management or related field

Experience:

Five (5) years of combined proven experience in an HR Business Partner/business consultation role within multiple HR functional areas and/or employee/labor relations. 

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. SHRM-CP, SHRM S-CP, PHR, SPHR or related certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

*  Substantial business acumen

*  Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between talent and other HR initiatives and business strategy

*  Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy

*  Ability to identify new ways for HR to support the business strategy

*  Ability to collect and synthesize large quantities of quantitative and qualitative data

*  Ability to recognize trends and develop recommendations based on data analysis

*  Ability to engage, inspire, and influence people

*  Ability to develop and deliver relevant, effective training programs to targeted audiences

*  Effective team player and networker

*  Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

*  Significant knowledge of HR policies, processes (e.g., workforce planning and talent management), and talent management practices

*  Proficient in Microsoft Office
			
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