Position Summary: The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value‐added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition Education, License & Cert: Bachelors Degree Non Nursing PHR, SPHR, SHRM‐CP or SHRM‐SCP preferred. Experience: • Minimum of 5years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues. • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws. Essential Functions: • Strategic Alignment ‐ Partner with clients to understand and assess business direction based on the local Guthrie Clinic’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. • 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, employee retention, 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. • Data Analysis ‐ Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies. • Employee Relations ‐ Partner with the Employee Relations Center of Excellence (CoE)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 as directed by the Employee Relations CoE. • Labor Relations ‐ Under the direction of the Employee Relations CoE the HR Business Partner 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. Other Duties: • Creates a culture of accountability and expectations of excellence for themselves and others. Ensures timely feedback is provided regarding team and individual progress on projects/goals. Takes responsibility for decisions that impact performance and outcomes. Consistently follows through on commitments and delivers on promises. • Takes personal ownership and is a champion for leading change within the organization. Creates the business case, obtains sponsorship, removes barriers and enlists resources to achieve established goals. • Demonstrates a deep trust and respect for others, maintains confidentiality. Ensures decisions are ethical and align with our mission, vision and values. Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff. • Provides appropriate advice, feedback and development to improve the effectiveness of individual leaders and their team members. Provides direct honest feedback, even when difficult. • Applies an understanding of legal precedents, policies and practices to protect the interest of the organization, leaders and individual employees. Maintains current knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, legal rulings and regulations. Consults counsel from our legal partners when necessary. • Understands and can articulate financial and operational terms and practices that are contextualized to the needs of the business unit/market/division being served. Uses analytics to become an evidence based strategic business partner. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.