Senior Human Resources Business Partner

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Consistently named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, the hospital fosters an inclusive environment that provides employees with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement. University Hospital is located in University Heights in Newark along with the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Center. For more information on the hospital, please visit .

The Sr HR Business Partner will provide operational and consultative human resources services to University Hospital management and staff - including Labor/Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, and Compensation for assigned departments. 

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with assigned department leadership and employees
• Serves as the consultant/mediator for department management and staff on issues related to policy and/or union contract interpretation and application; actively participate in finding resolution to actual or potential labor/employee relations problems.
• Advises leaders on employee relations matters, including consideration of relevant employment laws; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations, initiate action plans to address and resolve those issues.
• Partners with labor relations to interpret legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Counsels’ employees regarding interdepartmental transfers, promotional opportunities, and continuing education programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business or equivalent field required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in multiple HR disciplines required.
• Working knowledge of HRIS and talent management systems required. Strong knowledge in labor/employee relations consulting and counseling, policy interpretation and application.
• Must possess excellent organizational, communication, time management, interpersonal/problem solving skills; and proven ability to make independent judgments when appropriate.
• Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve in a timely manner.
• Possess strong customer service skills. Able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, to communicate with employees, members of the HR team, assigned client groups, and in group presentations and meetings.
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to self-monitor work for quality. Dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to direction, and must be open to ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Expert level skills in Excel with data analytics experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office required. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.