Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. In collaboration with its joint venture partners, Ardent Health Services and Hackensack Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical Center is well positioned for future growth and continued excellence in providing care to Essex County and surrounding regions.

With the addition of innovative capabilities, Mountainside Medical Center’s respected medical and community reputation has gained even more strength. Ongoing collaboration with physicians and community leaders enables Mountainside Medical Center team to bring the latest medical programs, technology and patient-focused care to local communities.

• 365 beds
• 820,000 square feet
• More than 1,200 employees
• Over 700 medical staff members
• Board-certified and board eligible physicians
• 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit
• Wireless internet access

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Senior HR Business Partner / Senior HRBP) to join the Mountainside Team!

The Senior HR Business Partner ensures alignment between the business operations and the HR practices and objectives for their client group. The Senior HRBP brings a keen understanding of the business’s strategy and consults with department leaders to develop solutions to talent issues and opportunities. The Senior HRBP is responsible for supporting managers and directors and their respective teams to drive results based on business strategy and objectives. The position collaborates across the field HR function and with COE teams to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the facility, market, and region. The Senior HRBP will mentor and/or supervise HRBPs in their market and provide opportunities to grow and develop their skillset.

• Serve as a single point of contact for non-administrative HR related activities for larger client groups and/or multiple locations
• Provide timely and effective support, advising and coaching management and director levels of management on the consistent interpretation and implementation of HR policies, procedures and systems across a wide range of HR areas.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of business objectives and support goals through the effective application of talent and performance management practices
• Serve as a consultant/trusted advisor in resolving departmental, people and change related issues.
• Coaches business leaders on HR policies and processes, inclusive of talent planning, development, federal and state level employment practices, and performance management
• Understand and effectively use people related data to guide leaders in making informed people decisions and solve business challenges. Use data to identify talent trends in market and engage leaders in proactive planning discussions.
• Generate necessary reports and statistics for management; analyzing trends and metrics.
• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Take the lead in the development of new, and expansion of existing, employee engagement initiatives for client group.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, procedures and systems to ensure effective and efficient service delivery, compliance with current legislation, and alignment with best practice.
• Partner with client management/leadership team and assigned Recruiter to support recruitment, selection, and offer negotiations, as needed, of top talent
• Onboard new leaders with a detailed review of current talent and performance of team, employee engagement, and talent acquisition in progress.
• Support hiring managers in preparing and executing detailed onboarding plans for new hires.
• Partner with and support managers and directors on performance management processes, including goal setting, employee performance improvement plans, employee relations issues, and providing advice on related employment legislation.
• Lead Performance calibration sessions as part of annual performance review cycle to support pay-for-performance culture.
• Communicate learning and development needs identified through collaboration with business leaders and data analysis to COE partners
• Collaborate with COE L&D in the design and/or delivery of interventions to address departmental, people and change related issues.
• Provide support in the delivery of HR related learning programs (e.g. Dignity & Respect, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership skill development, …).
• Lead annual Talent Review (9-Box) and Succession Planning processes for client group. Support assessing talent, lead calibration sessions, and ensure

Education & Experience 

• BA/BS required
• 2 years of HR Business Partner experience including supporting Directors and above, extensive experience of operating in a business partner model to create positive business outcomes.
• 2 years consulting with leaders
• Experience facilitating meetings, discussions, and programs (training content)
• Experience leading and mentoring internal partners to deliver results
• SHRM certified and/or extensive knowledge of current Human Resources practices, principles, and trends

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Demonstrated application of data to guide leadership decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence leaders

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