Human Resources Business Partner

This position will be supporting Kent Hospital located in Warwick, RI

Primary Function: The HR Business Partner (HRBP) establishes and maintains working relationships with all levels of Hospital management and staff, and works with management to strategically and proactively address Human Resources matters and to analyze and forecast trends. The HRBP also participates and supports a variety of projects and initiatives in support of their designated Operating Unit, the HR department, and the system. The HR Business Partner identifies areas of concern and either provides direct assistance or coordinates the assistance of a specialist or consultant to work together to address these issues. The HRBP maintains awareness of and appropriately utilizes the services provided by the HR specialty areas (i.e. Employee/Labor Relations, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, LOAs, Occupational Health, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 to 5 Years in Human Resources.
• Prior experience in a unionized environment is required
• Certification in at least one major HR discipline such as PHR, SPHR preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong conflict resolution skills are required as well as excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with all levels
• Analytical/technical thinking; project management skills; initiative/creativity
• Ability to work in a team environment; to manage multiple responsibilities, often under time pressures; to function independently and effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required
• Must have knowledge of MS office products, Excel, Word, Power-point, and working knowledge of HRIS and ATS Systems

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.