Human Resources Business Partner Job (Seattle, WA, US)

Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. 

You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters... our patients.  

POSITION PURPOSE
Collaborates with the assigned client groups/departments/leadership teams in implementing Virginia Mason's Strategic Plan and other VMMC key initiatives and programs, using the Virginia Mason Production System (VMPS). This includes optimizing people, strategy, structure, process and culture, and facilitating the liaison/delivery of HR services. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The following duties are intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

• Establishes a strategic business partnership and rapport with assigned clients, serving as the primary HR resource to leaders. Develops a thorough understanding of the client groups' needs and future direction in order to communicate HR processes and procedures to leaders in areas such as employee relations counseling, employment, benefits, compensation and HR operations.


• Provides creative objective consulting support and encourages open dialogue with client group leadership and staff to resolve complex personnel issues while adhering to HR confidentiality standards.


• Provides guidance to client group leadership on implementation of VMPS strategies that result in department redesigns. Explains policies, obtains necessary information, and analyzes data to ensure there is no adverse impact to the organization.


• Works with HR teams to develop and implement HR based solutions to business problems identified within the organization. Working with and under the guidance of appropriate HR leadership, develops recommendations and assists with the implementation of HR strategies, using VMPS.


• Designs and facilitates one-on-one and group training sessions that provide leadership and staff with HR policies and procedures relating to employment, benefits, HR operations, compensation, training and employee relations. Ensures that training is developed in close collaboration with HR teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, related area or equivalency.


• Five plus years related experience; and demonstrated knowledge of all human resources functions required.


• Proven experience with and/or working knowledge of the following also required: effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; developing and maintaining collaborative, customer-oriented relationships with leadership and staff; recommending effective solutions to resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies and procedures, regulations or government law; objectively coach leadership and staff through complex difficult and emotional issues.


• Experience in areas of clients served, a master's degree in a related field, prior supervisory experience and/or certification (PHR, SPHR) are preferred.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the country's most livable cities, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.