Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner | Summit Healthcare Mgmt | Franklin, Tennessee
About the Job:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic and tactical HR support to Summit facilities. In the absence of facility HR representative, leads and supports key HR functional areas within assigned group or facility to include employee relations, retention, performance management, compliance, compensation analysis, employee development, recruiting, etc. Frequently travels to existing facilities to support the Human Resources function and to acquisition sites to oversee conversion to Summit Human Resources practices. Participates in HR special projects as assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Provides expertise and support in Human Resources Administration including policy and procedure, employer/employee relations, HR strategy, regulatory compliance, and employment law to Summit facilities as assigned. Provides guidance on interpretation of policies and procedures.
- Develops and maintains tracking system for open positions in the facility assigned.  Recruits, screens, onboards, and orients new hires according to facility needs and budget.
- Enters employee data accurately into the HRIS system. Ensures employee files/records are compliant and maintained according to regulatory standards and company policies.  Responds to agency surveys.
- Develops, and conducts staff development programs including training and education. Ensures license and required certifications are appropriate and current.
- Designs and implements retention initiatives including rewards and recognition and engagement.
- Provides coaching and conflict resolution for managers and employees. Conducts investigations of employee complaints or incidents.
- Administers benefit programs including timely enrollment and assists employees who have a life event.
- Processes unemployment and worker’s compensation claims and leave benefits.
- Monitors facility compliance with completion of probationary and annual performance evaluations regarding timeliness and according to established guidelines.
- Serves as HR contact for De Novo projects within their region. Responsible for hiring, setting up HR department, competencies, policies, etc. of the new facility.
- Assists with due diligence collection and analysis for acquisitions and works with the Corporate HR on the implementation and conversion to Summit systems and standards.
- Monitors Joint Commission/CARF standards compliance on an ongoing basis, works with leadership at facilities to support maintaining a constant state of readiness for survey.
- Reviews and ensures that assigned facility policies and procedures are compliant with all regulatory standards (federal, state, and local). Updates policies and procedures as needed. Communicates changes in employee policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance is followed.
- Completes or oversees facility payroll as directed. Serves as back up to facilities for payroll purposes.
- Works either independently or as a member of the team on special projects to represent the Corporate HR function.
- 50-75% travel to assigned facilities.

Leadership Functions:

- Identifies and prioritizes issues of importance, including those priority issues as set by leadership.  Collaborates with department leaders and corporate executive leaders, as needed.
- Communicates instructions, expectations and timelines clearly and concisely.
- Manages staff scheduling to maintain productivity levels, curtailing unnecessary overtime and/or excessive staff work hours.
- Maintains accountability expectations for self and staff in all areas of job performance.
- Engages staff in quality and safety basics to ensure sustained, measurable compliance.
- Identifies staff educational needs and ensures they are addressed with education programs that are attended by staff.
- Holds staff accountable for non-compliance and safety concerns, as well as attendance, following policies, behavior, and adherence to the code of conduct.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, business or related field required OR High School and related comparable experience.
- Five or more years of experience in healthcare operations experience required.
- Demonstrable knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, employee relations and negotiation, engagement and retention and human resources information systems required.
- Experience with regulatory agencies (Joint Commission, CMS, etc.) preferred.
- Knowledge and application of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Three or more years proven supervisory/management experience in HR required, preferably in healthcare.
Why Summit Healthcare Mgmt?Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.