Human Resources Business Partner

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.  

 Primary Functions 

• Conduct weekly meetings with respective business units. 

• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.  
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.  

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.  

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.  

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).  

• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.   

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.   

• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.   

• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructuring, workforce planning and succession planning. Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 Additional Responsibilities  

• Support the employee engagement program initiatives that reinforce the company’s goals and culture.  

• Assisting department leaders with developing plans to improve all things related to employee engagement, recognition, and retention.  

• Assist with the management and implementation of employee retention initiatives. 

 Required Skills/Abilities  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.   

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.   

• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.  
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and administrative practices related to those factors.   
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.   

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.   

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

 Educational/Qualifications Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required. 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in resolving complex employee relations issues.   

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.  

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment 

About Swope Health Services:

For 56 years, the mission of Swope Health mission has been to improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering accessible, quality, comprehensive patient care to all. Founded in 1969 by E. Frank Ellis, Swope Health opened as “Model Cities Health Corporation” in the basement of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church with 20 associates and a $100,000 budget to serve 2,000 patients a year.  Since then, Swope has since expanded its size, scope, and service offerings to include behavioral and dental care, services for the unhoused, mobile services and school-based clinics, and the PACE KC Adult Wellness Center. 

Swope Health serves as a community health asset in the region – transforming lives, strengthening community, and powering our prosperity. Swope Health is committed to maintaining its focus on patient care and experience as well as an integrated, holistic model of health care, ensuring that everyone in the community can be served. The organization’s high-quality services, strong financials, and visionary leadership team position them well to sustain and deepen their impact into the future.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
1. Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
2. 401(k) retirement plan with company match
3. Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short  and Long Term Disability
4. Flexible Spending Account
5. Paid Days Off beginning at 15 days annually
6. Nine annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

*Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.