**Overview** CHI Saint Joseph Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky supporting over 5,000 active employees, 8 hospitals, and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern Kentucky. At CHI Saint Joseph Health, we are dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through high quality healthcare professionals and Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) . We are guided by our strong mission and faith-based heritage, and we're dedicated to providing you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as: + Paid Time Off (PTO) + 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching + Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance + Mental Health resources for you and your family + Wellness Program with rewards up to $450 + Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development + Adoption Assistance + Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance + Short and Long Term Disability + Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs + Employer Discounts + Relocation Assistance* + Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500* _*for eligible hires and positions_ Learn more about our awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph Health (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/default-tab-bar-back/about-us/awards-accreditations) CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Learn more about CommonSpirit Health (https://www.commonspirit.org/) here. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states. **Responsibilities** **Job Summary / Purpose** As a **strategic partner** , the HR Business Partner (HRBP) aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated departments, facilities, markets and/or divisions. The HRBP serves as an evidence-based consultant to management on Human Resource related issues, including but not limited to employee relations, labor relations, performance management, training, policy application, organizational development, workforce planning, ADA interactive process and compensation. The HRBP will conduct assessments and anticipate HR-related needs within their respective client groups making recommendations and developing plans including goals and priorities. The HRBP will proactively communicate needs to the HR department, colleagues within the Centers of Expertise (CoE) and management. The HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions and is a change agent and champion for new HR initiatives and programs. The HRBP formulates **partnerships** across the HR team and CoE to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the strategic business objectives of CommonSpirit Health. **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** **Strategic Alignment -** **Partner** with clients to understand and assess business direction based on the local Market & CommonSpirit Health’s Strategic Plan. Create specific business plans in support of HR-related goals that will meet department needs, address weaknesses, capitalize on strengths, and take advantage of opportunities. Work with leadership to regularly interpret results and progress of HR related goals. Prepare presentations for respective client groups and follow up with leadership regarding the status and progress of their HR business plans. **Employee Relations – Partner** with and serve as a resource to employees, management and Human Resources team to promote and maintain positive employee relations. Proactively identify, manage and facilitate the equitable resolution of job-related complaints and concerns. **Labor Relations -** Provides direction and **support** to management regarding interpretation of policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements. **Partners** with Employee/Labor Relations CoE in providing education and advice on proper documentation and/or legal requirements for performance improvement and termination process. **Performance and Leadership Coaching -** Provides appropriate advice, feedback and **development** to improve the effectiveness of individual leaders and their team members. Provides guidance and advice addressing issues that pertain to engagement, performance management, employee relations, training and other areas of Human Resources. Serves as a thought partner to assigned clients. Focus on development, **collaboration** and assessments; coaches leaders and employees at all levels on a variety of topics such as management skills, conflict resolution and communications. **Culture –** Integrate culture standards consistent with the CommonSpirit Health’s mission, vision and values into business unit/facility/market/division practices and processes to ensure all employees experience and engage in supporting the desired work culture. Understands and promulgates approaches that lead to a positive, **desired work culture** . Applies results of culture diagnostic tools, e.g., My Culture to help craft appropriate plans for addressing **culture development** needs identified in the business unit/facilities/markets/divisions served. **Centers of Expertise (CoE) Utilization:** Collaborates with CoEs to support the accomplishment of business goals, objectives, and outcomes: + Identifies business unit/facility/service line needs to CoE partners for program and resource solutions that support effective people management and operational performance. + Assists CoE with the implementation of programs/initiatives to increase awareness and understanding by employees and leaders. + Works with CoE partners to develop, implement, and improve processes for engagement and communication between the CoE and Business Partners that ensure the effective utilization of the CoEs on an ongoing basis. _The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned._ **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience** Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years HR or leadership experience OR minimum of 5 years HR or leadership experience in the discipline OR Master’s Degree (With relevant experience; equivalent education and/or experience; experience through certifications.) HR experience should encompass generalist experience or at least 2 or more areas of specialty, e.g., compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, talent acquisition, etc. **Required Licensure and Certifications** PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. **Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training** Demonstrated employee relations experience with a working knowledge of recruitment, training delivery, benefits and compensation theory/administration. **Pay Range** $27.70 - $40.17 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.