Job Information
Dignity Health HR Business Partner in Bakersfield, California
Overview
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN
Responsibilities
As a strategic partner, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated departments, facilities, markets and/or divisions. The HRBP serves as an evidence-based consultant to management on Human Resource related issues, including but not limited to employee relations, labor relations, performance management, training, policy application, organizational development, workforce planning, ADA interactive process and compensation. The HRBP will conduct assessments and anticipate HR-related needs within their respective client groups making recommendations and developing plans including goals and priorities. The HRBP will proactively communicate needs to the HR department, colleagues within the Centers of Expertise (CoE) and management. The HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions and is a change agent and champion for new HR initiatives and programs. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR team and CoE to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the strategic business objectives of CommonSpirit Health.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions; maintain attention and concentration for necessary periods; synthesize, coordinate, and analyze data, perform simple and repetitive tasks; maintain a work pace appropriate to given work load; perform complex and varied tasks; relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; get along with co-workers and peers; understand the meaning of words and how to use them appropriately and effectively; understand and remember detailed instructions; make independent decisions or exercise judgment based on appropriate information; accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Incumbent will promote and protect CommonSpirit Health’s integrity, and understand and accept any consequences for failure to comply with the following:
Incumbent will know and comply with applicable rules and regulations including applicable Federal health care program requirements, the CommonSpirit Health Standards of Conduct: Our Values in Action Reference Guide, and CommonSpirit Health policies and procedures. Incumbent will also comply with CommonSpirit Health’s Conflicts of Interest policy, completing the annual conflicts of interest disclosure as necessary, and promptly notify management and fully disclose at any time in which there is a potential for a conflict of interest. Incumbent will take responsibility for his/her actions, seek guidance for, and promptly report any suspected violation as provided in the Standards of Conduct and CommonSpirit Health policies and procedures. Incumbent will maintain the highest standards of business ethics and integrity, including representing CommonSpirit Health in a positive way, display honesty in all dealings, and ensure confidentiality of all proprietary and operational information in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. Incumbent will maintain the confidentiality and integrity of all patients’ Protected Health Information in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations and CommonSpirit Health policies and procedures. Incumbent will maintain appropriate records and documentation pertinent to the client/patient/staff and department operation applicable to his/her role. Incumbent will complete all mandatory education on time, and will cooperate in investigation matters as requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years HR or leadership experience OR minimum of 5 years HR or leadership experience in the discipline OR Master’s Degree (With relevant experience; equivalent education and/or experience; experience through certifications.)
HR experience should encompass generalist experience or at least 2 or more areas of specialty, e.g., compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, talent acquisition, etc.
Demonstrated employee relations experience with a working knowledge of recruitment, training delivery, benefits and compensation theory/administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
Pay Range
$34.50 - $50.97 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.