**Job Description:** Provides consultative leadership on business challenges and associated people and organizational implications. Partners with management of assigned areas to advise on HR-related matters, including organizational design, talent management, human capital metrics, staff engagement, performance management, total rewards and change management. This role serves as an integral member of the management team, providing strategic thought leadership and representing management needs to the collective HR community. Responsible for championing HR initiatives within area. Collaborates with functional HR experts to leverage their knowledge as appropriate. Responsible for addressing employee relations matters and day-to-day collective bargaining administration as applicable. Business partners in level II roles provide support to leaders at all levels of the organization. In a level II role, business partners are expected to provide input and guidance to other members of the HR and leadership teams, proactively identify opportunities and work on projects with moderate to high complexity, risk and scope. In this role, business partners will be asked to lead projects, identify opportunities and develop recommendations for improvements. **Education Qualifications:** Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR management or related field **Experience** 3 years’ HR experience in roles of progressive and varied responsibility 3 years’ experience in a generalist role preferred **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** SPHR or PHR preferred Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information. **Job Location:** Virginia Clinic **Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America) **Compensation Range:** $73299 - $109949 / year **FTE:** 1 It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.