HR Business Partner- Duke Health Lake Norman

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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

The HR Business Partner's role is to provide strategic partnership in four primary areas: workforce planning, talent and culture strategy, business operations and risk management, and employee relations. The HR partner is responsible for training, communicating, and executing Human Resources strategy, policy, and programs for their supported unit(s). The role delivers HR services that address the unique needs of their operational unit(s) in alignment with overall HR strategies. The role provides professional HR advisory services by creating a respectful and trusting relationship with managers, leaders, and employees in their supported unit(s).

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, primarily 8am - 5pm with the opportunity to work remote

* Provide consultative and strategic guidance to leaders, primarily at the director level and below.
* Collaborate across stakeholder groups to ensure consistency in departmental operations and talent-related initiatives.
* Partner with Centers of Expertise (COEs) to develop solutions for critical workforce planning trends and organizational talent needs.
* Consult on complex HR matters, recommend solutions, and escalate issues to Senior HR Business Partners as appropriate.
* Align talent strategies with operational priorities through partnership with business stakeholders.
* Forecast workforce needs and leverage workforce analytics to support informed decision-making.
* Develop and implement strategies to optimize talent, strengthen organizational culture, improve retention, and support succession planning and internal mobility.
* Provide consultative support on total rewards programs and identify operational risks related to compliance, including mitigation strategies.
* Proactively support organizational change initiatives and guide leaders through employee relations matters.
* Assist managers and employees with performance management concerns and development strategies.
* Escalate complex employee relations issues to Senior HR Business Partners when necessary.
* Lead and participate in cross-functional projects that impact multiple business areas.
* Maintain expertise in applicable HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
* Provide guidance and interpretation of HR policies and practices.
* Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and HR-related requirements.
* Conduct intake and scoping discussions with stakeholders to understand business challenges and workforce needs.
* Identify and recommend practical HR solutions to address organizational challenges.
* Make HR operational decisions impacting assigned departments and business units.
* Manage employee relations cases of moderate complexity.
* Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Work requires skills that are generally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, or related field.

3 years of strategic partnership experience in Human Resources or a combination of education and experience sufficient to meet to the relevant experience and competencies provided below. Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

* Workforce Planning
* Change Management
* Data Analytics
* Consulting, coaching and influencing
* Compensation practices
* Organizational Development - Talent Review, Succession Planning, Engagement/Culture

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