HR Business Partner

Fairview Health Services is seeking an HR Business Partner who will serve as a trusted partner to VP and Director-level leaders to support business needs and drive HR initiatives. The role focuses on executing HR strategies, resolving operational HR challenges, and providing guidance on talent management and employee engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Implement frameworks to enhance organizational effectiveness and business performance
• Leads initiatives such as workforce planning, leadership development, and succession planning to drive long-term success
• Partners with leadership to assess business needs and structure teams for maximum efficiency
• Executes talent strategies that support recruitment, employee retention, and succession planning
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify workforce gaps and develop plans for future talent needs
• Drives initiatives around leadership development, career progression, and performance management to cultivate a high-performing workforce
• Act as an advisor to business leaders by providing HR insights and recommendations aligned with company goals
• Supports leadership in managing workforce challenges, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, and team dynamics
• Guides managers in understanding HR policies, legal compliance, and best practices to create a fair and consistent work environment
• Implement programs that enhance workplace culture, employee experience, and organizational engagement
• Leads initiatives that foster inclusion, diversity, and belonging, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Analyzes employee feedback and engagement survey results to drive continuous improvements in workplace satisfaction
• Anticipates HR-related challenges and proactively develops solutions to improve workforce effectiveness
• Uses data insights to address employee trends, retention risks, and organizational health metrics
• Designs and deploys HR programs that support business growth, operational needs, and employee well-being
• Works collaboratively with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver seamless HR support and ensure alignment across HR functions
• Represents HR as a unified team, driving cross-functional partnerships and integrated people strategies
• Helps bridge business needs with HR solutions, ensuring consistency and strategic impact across the organization

Requirements:

• B.S./B.A. in human resources, business administration, related field, or equivalent
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HRBP capacity
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR best practices in organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management and change management
• Solid understanding and experience with data to drive insights along with the ability to incorporate data into actions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while proactively keeping stakeholders involved and informed
• M.A./M.S. in human resources, business administration, related field, or equivalent
• Master's degree with 3+ years of HR Experience, preferably within an HRBP capacity
• Experience in healthcare
• Experience working in union environments
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
• Coaching certification