Human Resources Business Partner - Cayuga Health System

Human Resources Business Partner

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides consultative support for workforce issues that impact the overall operational strategy for the core business functions of the health system and the assigned client groups. The HRBP serves as the primary point of contact to leaders related to human resource management, policies, procedures, employment law and fundamentals of all core areas of human resources and ensures ease of access to HR deliverables for clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Partners with operational leaders, in collaboration with human resources' subject matter experts on talent strategies needed to meet the strategic and operational demands of the department. The HRBP will conduct job analysis and consider organizational and job design to develop options for operational leaders to consider.

• Lead HR design and redesign initiatives, including organizational structure development, position description, title structure, recruiting, and compensation alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and execute HR communication plans to support organizational initiatives, ensuring cohesive HR team collaboration and alignment with common goals.
• Provide expert consultation to client leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation, driving effective department operations.
• Analyze workforce needs and trends, utilizing workforce analytics for position forecasting and guiding leadership in succession planning and competency development.
• Collaborate with Organizational Development and HR subject matter experts to support client groups' operational objectives through tailored strategies and performance improvement action plans.
• Review and interpret HR policies, recommending and implementing process improvements, and educating leaders on creating positive employee environments.
• Utilize workforce and operational data to identify trends, advising on staffing approaches and recruitment plans to meet organizational goals and improve employee engagement.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in relevant area, or 15 years' of proven experience as an HRBP or HR Leader with a strong generalist background; or equivalent combination of education, work experience, and relevant HR-related certifications.

• Experience: Five years as an HR generalist or professional in a specialized role, focused on organizational design, employee relations, compensation, change management, talent management and recruitment/retention activities is required

• Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities: Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations • Excellent relationship management as well as project management skills • Excellent communicator, high levels of emotional intelligence, able to provide specific guidance to clients while maintaining an environment of collaboration and partnership • Ability to understand business plans and to develop impactful HR solutions in response to those plans • Highly collaborative, able to build strong relationships with HR colleagues to drive results to the clients and HR • Ability to influence employees/leaders at all levels to drive outcomes • Critical thinking and creative problem solving • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities • Proven team player with excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis, metrics, and reporting • Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and lead others during periods of intense change

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Seven or more years as either an HR generalist, manager, or consultant in a complex healthcare organization with demonstrated expertise in at least three functional HR areas is strongly preferred.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Travel to sites where client groups are located is a requirement of this position
• This position requires heavy interaction with client groups. Hybrid flexibility will be offered with a heavy emphasis on face to face live interactions.

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $86,000 - $96,000 per year

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.