Director, HR Business Partner

More Lives, Better Lived As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the hospital and healthier at home.

It takes a village of passionate and tenacious innovators to revolutionize an industry and support individuals living with a chronic disease to fulfill our purpose of creating More Lives, Better Lived. Does this sound like you?

Showing Up Somatus Strong

We foster an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and innovation at every level. Our values bring our mission to life and serve as the DNA for every decision we make :

• Authenticity : We believe in real dialogue. In any interaction, with patients, partners, vendors, or our teammates, we are true to who we are, say what we mean, and mean what we say.
• Collaboration : We appreciate what every person at Somatus brings to the table and believe that together we can do and achieve more.
• Empowerment : We make sure every voice gets heard and all ideas are considered, especially when it comes to our patients' lives or our partners' best interests.
• Innovation : We relentlessly look for ways to improve upon the status quo to continuously deliver new solutions.
• Tenacity : We see challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement — especially when new solutions will make a difference for our patients and partners.

Showing Up for You

We offer more than 25 Health, Growth, and Wealth Work Perks to help teammates learn, grow, and be the best version of themselves, including :

The HRBP will be responsible for implementing proactive talent strategies that align with organizational objectives and support a workforce composed largely of medical staff, including nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, patient health advocates, and physicians. This role focuses on optimizing workforce outcomes through data-driven decision-making and fostering an environment of accountability, engagement, and measurable success. The HRBP will work closely with the COO and other to drive a high-performance, and continuous development-based culture

This role requires a on site schedule to our office in Mclean VA.

Strategic Talent Planning :

Drive the development and execution of a comprehensive talent strategy that aligns with organizational goals.

Collaborate with leaders to identify and maximize talent opportunities, ensuring a proactive approach to workforce planning, performance management, career development, and succession planning.

Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders, aligning talent strategies with both immediate and long-term business needs.

Metrics-Driven Insights :

Deliver comprehensive, data-driven analysis directly to leadership, driving informed decision-making that advances talent strategy and aligns with broader organizational objectives.

Collaborate with the People Operations team to analyze workforce data, identify trends, assess potential risks, and uncover opportunities for improvement that align with the organization's talent strategy.

Develop actionable recommendations and insights that optimize People Operations' reporting capabilities, enabling the creation of dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as employee engagement, turnover rates, and other metrics vital to business outcomes.

Employee Relations & Compliance :

Collaborate with Employee Relations to ensure prompt, respectful, and legally compliant resolutions of employee relations matters, maintaining accurate documentation throughout the process.

Work closely with legal and compliance teams to maintain adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

Performance Management :

Guide managers through performance management processes, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes and facilitating career development.

Partner with leadership to drive a high-performance culture by emphasizing KPIs and coaching managers on effective feedback delivery and developmental strategies.

Organizational Development :

Identify and address barriers to team effectiveness, proposing solutions that foster a culture of continuous learning, high performance, collaboration, and accountability.

Collaborate with leaders to design and implement development programs that enhance professional growth and contribute to improved patient outcomes driven by the healthcare teams.

HR Process Management :

Serve as a key partner to People Operations, acting as the face of core HR process rollouts, such as performance management, merit planning, compensation and benefits.

Partner with People Operations to enhance core HR processes through clear metrics and continuous evaluation.

Change Management :

Guide leaders through change management initiatives, supporting effective communication strategies, employee engagement, and team alignment.

Ensure change efforts align clearly with strategic goals and contribute to a positive organizational culture.

Collaboration with Talent Acquisition :

Work closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure that roles needed to achieve strategic goals are clearly defined and aligned with career architecture, business needs, and industry standards.

Ensure clarity and consistency across teams through well-defined job descriptions.

Required Skills and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification preferred.

Minimum of 7-10 years of HR experience, with a background in healthcare settings preferred, particularly in supporting clinical teams.

Demonstrated success in implementing talent strategies that yield measurable results.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

In-depth knowledge of employment laws, with expertise in compliance within healthcare environments.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to fostering a culture of trust and accountability.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, with a focus on strategic HR partnerships.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Expertise in implementing proactive talent strategies in healthcare settings, with an emphasis on metrics, compliance, and employee engagement.

Proven ability to build relationships with leaders, foster a high-performance culture, and drive continuous improvement.

Strong analytical skills to inform strategic decisions and optimize workforce performance.