HR Business Partner

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

. Serve as a resource and strategic partner for management and employees in assigned client groups .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,590 - $140,358 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives, executing HR programs in unionized environments, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Proficient in conflict resolution, employee engagement, and utilizing HR data for informed decision-making.

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HR Program ExecutionLabor Law KnowledgeDiversity & Inclusion InitiativesEmployee Engagement StrategiesConflict Resolution Skills

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Hard Skills

HR Generalist ExperienceOrganizational DesignChange ManagementSuccession PlanningCompensation ManagementPerformance ManagementTalent DevelopmentPolicy InterpretationData-Driven Decision MakingUnion Negotiation

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingEffective CommunicationDecision MakingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHRCertified Human Resources Business Partner

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Industry ExperienceEmployee RelationsWorkforce PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessDEIB Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a resource and strategic partner for management and employees in assigned client groups
Align organizational objectives with employee and manager needs across performance, organizational design, change management, succession planning, learning, compensation, and benefits
Provide input into large-scale HR and organizational initiatives and advise on appropriate courses of action
Work with senior leaders to define and design strategic initiatives
Align HR strategies and practices with organizational strategies
Lead organizational redesign processes with the Organizational Development/Effectiveness team
Support DEIB culture and promote a people-first culture
Communicate policies and procedures to employees
Anticipate organizational problems and leadership gaps and build action plans
Use business-level metrics to forecast current and future needs
Curate talent development resources and opportunities
Lead talent reviews, development, and succession planning
Support leader onboarding and New Leader Accelerations
Coach leaders on Employee Engagement Survey results and action plans
Lead teams through organizational change
Support Diversity & Inclusion metrics, diversity councils, and initiatives
Review and contribute to HR policies and provide policy interpretation
Partner with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning and management-level recruitment
Drive engagement initiatives and understand benefit and wellness plans
Lead compensation changes, reorganizations, reclassifications, job description reviews, and related communications
Partner with the Advice and Counsel Center on performance, departure, and high-risk employee-relations cases
Review employee-relations issues and metrics and advise on trends and remedies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or related field, plus 3 years progressively responsible HR experience preferred, or 7–10 years of progressively responsible HR generalist work experience
Experience executing HR programs in a heavily unionized environment
Demonstrated knowledge of labor laws and contract administration
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
Effective conflict resolution skills and ability to navigate complex situations
Ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous and complex situations
Expert-level knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
Ability to develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive workplace
Clear, culturally aware verbal and written communication skills
Ability to draft concise and factually accurate reports and documents
Knowledge of how HR data informs equitable decision-making
SHRM-CP, PHR, or Certified Human Resources Business Partner certification preferred
Academic and/or healthcare industry experience helpful but not required
Bachelor’s degree in any field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with an average of 3 days a week on-site and potential to work up to 5 days a week on-site at times
Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington
Reasonable accommodation available
Monday–Friday schedule