HR Business Partner

AtMerrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary rangeis $39.62 (Min) — $59.42hourly (Max), excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, andinternal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the rangeto support future salary growth.

We are seeking a collaborative and strategicHuman Resources Business Partner (HRBP)to join our hospital’s HR team. This leadership role is instrumental in fostering a culture ofemployee engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvementacross designated departments.

As a trusted advisor to managers, senior leaders, and staff, the HRBP will deliver integrated HR solutions that align with hospital goals and enhance the employee experience. The HRBP will partner with service line management and HR colleagues to support key areas including:

• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Talent acquisition and workforce planning
• Compensation and benefits
• Change management
• Union and employee relations

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of healthcare operations and a passion for creating a supportive, high-performing work environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to provide value-added solutions
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition, and employment laws
• Exceptional relationship management and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to remain objective, impartial, and confidential
• Skilled in managing multiple, competing priorities across all organizational levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare-related experience
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements
• Organizational Development (OD) experience
• Advanced Excel skills

Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, thededicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

In 2022, Healthgrades ranked MH in the top 5 percentof hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020!