Driscoll Children’s Hospital Looking for HR Business Partner at Edinburg, Texas Full Time

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General Purpose of Job:

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Human Resources, the HR Business Partner will support HR-related needs and communicate proactively with management of designated business units. The HR Business Partner maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit they serve, its financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the Rio Grande Valley.

Education and/or Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field, and a minimum of five years of HR generalist experience are required. A National HR Certification is preferred. 3-5 years of employee relations experience is also required. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, talent management, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, and federal and state employment laws. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to consult with, partner with and influence leaders across the organization. Flexibility to cope with fast changing and complex environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Position will require some travel; must maintain valid driver license and insurability status.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with Talent Management and department directors on various Human Resource initiatives in support of the department needs and/or HR objectives and goals.

• Discuss staffing needs with department directors and advise Talent Acquisition Specialist on job postings, ad campaigns, etc. Working with recruiting, review resumes for qualified candidates. Assists in recruitment strategies and interviewing applicants Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the Talent Management group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

• Communicate with Talent Acquisition team and review resumes for qualified candidates. Assist in recruitment strategies and interviewing applicants. When a candidate is selected, communicate with Talent Acquisition to discuss qualifications, salary quote, etc. Extend offers to candidates to establish connection with new employees.

• Act as a liaison with Benefits, and Compensation functions to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, compensation program practices, and to identify resources for HR intervention/support.

• Serve as designated business unit’s contact for general facilitation of HR policies, programs, and practices. Identify and resolve issues with payroll, handbook, policies, and employee relations. Answer employee questions regarding pay, reviews, paperwork associated with compensation. Assist directors and employees with FML, medical benefits, dental, vision, wellness programs, retirement plans and PTO to include buyback, donation, etc.

• Influence decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions.

• Handle employee relations issues while maintaining confidentiality and observing ethical and professional standards in collaboration with the Talent Management department. Conducts investigations for information and perspectives from all parties involved. Collaborate with management to ensure an understanding and consistent application of policies and procedures in resolution. Provide managers with tools and techniques to enable them to coach and recognize their employees and to proactively deal with performance issues.

• Conduct exit interviews for employees within designated business unit.

• May require some travel to satellite sites for meetings with directors or employees.

• Conduct analysis of employee and business unit performance to help determine progress towards established goals and objectives.

• Participate in corporate initiatives, special projects and other duties as assigned.