HR Business Partner

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a healthcare organization in West Allis, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a human resources specialist who can manage a fast-paced employee relations environment while building credibility with leaders and staff across the organization. The position requires a strong balance of sound judgment, expertise, and adaptability, along with the ability to support both strategic HR priorities and day-to-day workforce challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a key HR partner to operational and senior leaders, offering practical guidance that aligns people strategies with business objectives.

• Manage a high volume of employee relations matters each week, including conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and coaching for managers.

• Work closely with site-based HR partners and recruiting teams to deliver coordinated support for workforce needs across assigned departments.

• Lead or contribute to talent processes such as performance discussions, succession planning, workforce planning, and assessment of employee potential.

• Support leaders through organizational change by providing communication guidance, coaching, and strategies that help maintain engagement and stability.

• Collaborate with compensation and HR teams on role evaluations, pay recommendations, and internal equity considerations.

• Assist with organizational design efforts by reviewing team structures, clarifying role expectations, and improving HR-related processes.

• Partner with labor relations stakeholders and union representatives, when applicable, to address contract interpretation, grievances, and broader labor-management matters.

• Analyze workforce and HR data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement within the business areas supported.

• Deliver training and policy guidance to leaders and employees while helping ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and internal standards.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience handling complex employee relations issues in a high-volume environment with the ability to shift priorities quickly.
• Prior HR experience within healthcare, hospital, or related care delivery settings.
• Working knowledge of union environments, including exposure to grievances, labor relations, or collective bargaining support.
• Strong background in performance management, workplace investigations, and interpretation of HR policies.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders with a direct, detail-oriented, and approachable communication style.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional HR teams on talent, compensation, and organizational initiatives.
• Familiarity with HR systems and tools, including Workday or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of federal and state employment law and HR compliance practices.

Compensation

$43.54-$50.41 Hourly

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