HR Business Partner

We are recruiting for a motivated HR Business Partner to join our team!

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Department

HR Administration

Join a dynamic HR team where collaboration isn't just a buzzword – it's how we work every day. As part of our close-knit group of HR Business Partners and Employee Relations specialists, you'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who share knowledge, tackle challenges together, and celebrate each other's successes. Here, your voice matters and your expertise is valued. We're more than just coworkers; we're strategic partners who learn from each other while making a real impact on our organization's success.

Beyond the role itself, you'll find an environment where professional growth is encouraged, innovative ideas are welcomed, and work-life balance is respected. If you're looking for a place where you can both contribute your expertise and continue to develop your skills alongside accomplished HR professionals, we'd love to talk with you.

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, advancing organizational effectiveness by driving employee experience initiatives, leadership development, and data-driven workforce planning. Utilizing skills in analytics and change management, the HRBP develops and implements targeted intervention strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. This role ensures workforce planning aligns with organizational goals, championing cultural transformation and fostering a high-performing workplace. Acting as a trusted consultant, the HRBP integrates employment practices, talent management strategies, and regulatory compliance into business planning to support sustainable growth and success.
Essential Functions:

Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Management (20%)

• Analyze workforce trends and metrics to address current and future organizational needs.
• Guide workforce design and structure to meet short- and long-term business objectives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Support the development of high-potential employees and leaders.

Leadership Development (20%)

• Advise leaders on performance management and team engagement strategies.
• Support leaders in building high-performing teams, operationalizing behavior that leads to desired culture and business outcomes.
• Provide coaching to reinforce learning and drive behavior change.
• Facilitate succession planning and talent management initiatives.

Employee Experience & Culture (20%)

• Collaborate with leaders to enhance engagement and workplace culture.
• Design and implement initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Align organizational culture initiatives with business strategy.

Employee Relations Strategy (20%)

• Analyze performance trends to develop proactive interventions.
• Create strategies to improve workplace dynamics and mitigate future issues.
• Consult with employee relations and senior leaders on complex matters.

HR Technology & Analytics (10%)

• Leverage HR systems and metrics to analyze workforce trends.

• Develop data-driven strategies to enhance engagement and retention.
• Provide leaders with actionable insights and recommendations based on analytics.

Change Management and Program Implementation (10%)

• Lead the rollout of HR initiatives to support business transformation.
• Develop and execute communication strategies for organizational changes.
• Promote adoption of new HR programs and processes.
• Communicate the business value of strategic workforce planning initiatives to stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience and 5 years relevant experience required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years progressive Human Resources experience, with a strong foundation in generalist and employee relations functions required.

Licenses:

• PHR/SPHR preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, which are necessary to support all levels of the employee relations program and interact successfully at all levels.
• Intermediate level of public speaking and facilitator skills in order to speak effectively and persuasively on matters of interest to employees, and serves as facilitator on employee focus groups.
• Strong written communications skills in order to effectively appeal to all levels of staff in regard to Human Resources Departmental, Legal and Organizational change and direction as well as to respond to levels of the State and Federal Government (CCRD, EEOC, DOL, DORA, etc.).
• Strong listening skills to conduct investigations of employees for disciplinary matters, write reports regarding investigations and make coaching, discipline and termination recommendations.
• Intermediate Leadership skills to act as a Lead to Employee Relations staff as assigned.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$86,756.00 - $130,134.00 / yr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.