Job Description
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 8am - 4pm
Summary:
Under the general direction of the Site HR Leader, the HR Business Partner is responsible for executing all designated HR functions, including but not limited to, Labor/ Employee Relations activities, HR processes and policies and management inquiries. The HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with both the HR department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the respective ministries and HR functions to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy and an accurate and current understanding of business plans, key strategic and operational initiatives, its culture and its competition. In the absence of the HR Director or Manager, may be responsible for management of some or all HR activities in order to meet the operational needs of the site.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field
- Master's degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant Human Resource work experience, preferably within a Healthcare work environment
- Project management experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent knowledge of NYS and Federal employment law and regulations
- Strong problem identification and problem solving skills; emotional intelligence, strategic, tactical, collaborative, participative, investigatory, listening, servant partner, coach, shared governance experience
- Labor Relations activities including labor laws, grievance procedures, labor management protocols and negotiations processes
- Employee Relations activities including contemporary workplace initiatives and teambuilding processes
- Project management experience preferred
- Solid PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software applications
- Multi-Systems IT knowledge and experience, with Lawson experience preferred
- Expertise in leading and managing significant change initiatives and continuous improvements
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed in an office setting
- Ability to travel to off-site CHS facilities on a regular basis
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
- Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons.
