If you're a strategic business partner looking to join a collaborative human resources team, look no further! We're hiring a Senior Human Resources Consultant for our UPMC Northwest Human Resources team. The Senior HR Consultant is a regular, full-time position that primarily works daylight hours, Monday through Friday. Upon completion of training, the position will offer a weekly hybrid work environment. The HR office is located at Seneca Place, which is approximately one mile from UPMC Northwest Hospital. In this role, the Senior HR Consultant will be responsible for leading employee investigations, coaching leaders on how to have difficult conversations, regulatory compliance tracking, and leading retention and engagement initiatives. Additionally, they will help facilitate new hire orientation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit HR pod and benefit from a rewarding career ladder. What are you waiting for? Apply online today for your chance to join our team! **Responsibilities:** + Lead business objectives with employees and management, serving as a sr. business partner to management on HR-related issues and acts as a change agent. Accountable for managing and delivering HR programs and services within the organization + Partner with leaders to provide and implement HR initiatives that support management and employees across the organization. + Collaborate with HR team to design and plan interventions that facilitate organizational changes. + Collaborate with HR business and operational leaders to identify education gaps and development opportunities for management and employees. Partners with management to provide consultation on coaching and mentorship for staff. + Provides leadership and mentorship within the HR department and oversee HR staff as needed. + Drive change management practices to enable organizational effectiveness and foster a diversity & inclusion strategy that will maximize our competitive advantage and skills of the workforce. + Effectively communicate expectations with business, operational, and HR partners while promoting a One Team collaborative atmosphere in which all functions of HR work together as one team. + Participate on local and/or organization wide committees that focus on projects that move the organization forward and towards meeting its strategic goals. + Continuously improve skills and knowledge and upgrade business acumen, to stay abreast of industry trends. Demonstrate capabilities and professional knowledge, and the ability to assimilate new knowledge. + Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field and at least three years of employee relations experience required. + OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of employee relations experience required. + Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local legislation as it applies to human resources and the employment process is required. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + PHR, SPHR certification, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification or UPMC HCI Strategic HR Business Partner Certification required within the first 12 months of hire for external candidates. Internal applicants within UPMC HR are required to have the certification requirements in place to be considered for promotional opportunities. + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**