Human Resources Business Partner

Family Health Center Inc

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    As a trusted advisor to both leadership and staff, the HRBP ensures that HR strategies are aligned with organizational goals, promoting a workplace culture rooted in respect, equity, and continuous improvement. Partner with managers to assess training needs and support the delivery of department-specific and organization-wide programs, to foster a learning culture focused on professional growth.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKalamazoo, MI

    Description

    HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a strategic and hands-on role in supporting leaders and employees across designated departments. This role focuses on advancing workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement/relations, training, and benefits education. As a trusted advisor to both leadership and staff, the HRBP ensures that HR strategies are aligned with organizational goals, promoting a workplace culture rooted in respect, equity, and continuous improvement.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Recruitment & Onboarding

    • Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, post openings, screen candidates, and conduct interviews.
    • Guide the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring equitable and efficient hiring practices.
    • Conduct reference checks, background screenings, and prepare offer documentation.
    • Lead onboarding and facilitate New Hire Orientation, delivering policy and benefits education.

    Employee Engagement & Retention

    • Champion initiatives that drive employee satisfaction, wellness, and inclusion.
    • Facilitate stay interviews, new hire check-ins, and pulse surveys to gather feedback and inform action plans.
    • Act as a point of contact for conflict resolution and workplace concerns, promoting a positive employee experience.
    • Support retention efforts through coaching, conflict resolution, and proactive relationship-building.

    Employee Relations & Compliance

    • Provide guidance on HR-related issues including conduct, corrective action, and performance concerns.
    • Investigate and document employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.
    • Support FMLA, ADA, and other leave of absence processes, including documentation and return-to-work coordination.
    • Ensure accurate processing of garnishments, child support orders, and other employment-related legal notices.

    Benefits & HRIS Support

    • Assist employees in understanding benefit offerings, qualifying events, and Open Enrollment.
    • Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and monthly invoice reconciliation.
    • Maintain accurate data in the HRIS and support reporting needs related to workforce metrics, turnover, and engagement.
    • Collaborate with Payroll and Finance on data entry, payroll registers, benefit deductions, and adjustments.

    Workforce Planning & Talent Management

    • Partner with department leaders to assess workforce needs and develop staffing plans aligned with organizational objectives.
    • Use data to analyze turnover trends, capacity planning, and internal mobility to inform hiring and succession strategies.
    • Support performance management cycles, goal setting, and individual development planning.

    Learning & Development

    • Partner with managers to assess training needs and support the delivery of department-specific and organization-wide programs, to foster a learning culture focused on professional growth.
    • Coordinate and track delivery of department-specific and organization-wide learning initiatives.
    • Monitor training compliance and evaluate program effectiveness.

    HR Tools, Systems & Reporting

    • Manage and maintain HR tools and trackers, including SharePoint, Freshservice, onboarding and offboarding checklists, and SmartSheets.
    • Prepare and support internal and external audits.
    • Ensure timely and accurate documentation of HR transactions and compliance activities.

    CORE COMPETENCIES

    • Collaboration: Builds effective partnerships across teams; communicate openly and respectfully.
    • Character & Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates ethical decision-making in all situations.
    • Organizational Awareness: Understands and supports organizational goals; identifies HR opportunities to add value.
    • Leadership: Models professionalism and inclusiveness, serves as a culture ambassador and role model.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education & Experience

    • Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
    • At least 3 years of progressive HR experience, with focus on at least three of the following: recruiting, employee engagement, workforce planning, training, or benefits.
    • One year experience with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom) and experience with HR reporting is strongly preferred.

    Skills & Abilities

    • Demonstrated ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with leaders and employees at all organizational levels.
    • Excellent judgment and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
    • Strong coaching, conflict resolution, and consultation skills.
    • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to interpret data and recommend solutions.
    • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint).
    • Ability to learn and effectively utilize HR technologies, reporting tools, and workflow management platforms.

    TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Quiet to moderate work environment. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.

    TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent use of computers and telephone; prolonged periods of sitting. Occasional walking or lifting. Requires clear verbal communication and ability to read documents and screens.

    NOTE: Family Health Center reserves the right to revise job responsibilities as organizational needs evolve.

    BENEFITS:

    • Highly competitive pay

    • Excellent (cost effective) Health Insurance

    • PPO or PPO High-Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA)

    • Vision & Dental Insurance

    • Company paid Life & accidental death

    • Company-paid long-term disability Insurance

    • Voluntary life, accidental death, short-term disability, and other supplemental offerings

    • Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan (Discretionary employer contribution based on FHC financial performance)

    • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • 8 Paid Holidays

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