Summary:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning talent and business objectives in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Reporting Structure:

• This position serves as an HR leader, coach and mentor for other positions in the department.   Position will work closely with the HR team @ the Central Business Office for IBJI to ensure HR services are aligned and delivered consistently across the business unit, in accordance with IBJI policies, procedures, and programs.
• The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer @ Illinois Bone and Joint and dotted line to the Executive Director of IBJI’s Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) enterprise. 
• The incumbent will serve as a key member of IBJI’s HR team AND the Executive Director ASC’s leadership team, working closely with administration for each of the surgery centers.

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular meetings with respective business unit leadership.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Actively engages in and supports recruitment activity for the business unit,  May take the lead on sourcing, screening, and facilitating final selection of candidates  for key positions. Provides guidance to hiring managers on offers, develops offer letters, as needed, and ensures business unit leaders stay on track for timely recruitment decisions.  Provides guidance to solve difficult onboarding concerns.
• Develops/ recommends employment offer terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Ensures proper onboarding procedures are followed by business unit leadership and works in concert with colleagues to ensure a positive new hire experience.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be nimble and work effectively in a fast paced matrixed environment.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Paylocity, Checkr, and Google Workspace or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Healthcare Industry experience is preferred, particularly large ambulatory private practice experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Willing and able to travel to office locations as needed
• Coordinates with the Credentialing department to ensure awareness of staff who have accepted offers or are leaving the Company.
• Obtains Affiliation Agreements from colleges, universities and occasionally hospitals to accommodate students participating in clinical rotations with our physicians and/or mid-level staff.
• Coordinate with other business unit HR Staff and the Central Business Office HR team on shared duties to ensure continuity of support during for PTO or unplanned absences

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week):  medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.