Director, HR Business Partner

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. 

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

Role Summary:

The Director, HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic advisor and partner to business leaders, driving talent strategies that align with organizational goals. This role will lead HR support for business units, providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent management, leadership development, and employee relations. A key responsibility will be leading integrations for acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions for employees, harmonization of policies, and cultural alignment. The Director, HRBP will work cross-functionally to enhance the employee experience and drive high performance across the organization.  This role is ideal for a strategic HR leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at driving business impact through people strategies, and has a passion for leading successful acquisition integrations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing insights and solutions on talent strategies, workforce planning, and organizational development.


• Lead integration efforts for acquisitions, including change management, cultural alignment, policy harmonization, and employee engagement.


• Drive talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and career pathing.


• Oversee and advise on employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach aligned with company values and policies.


• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR programs that support company objectives and foster a high-performance culture.


• Provide guidance on performance management, coaching, and development to enhance leadership capabilities.


• Collaborate with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development teams to ensure a seamless HR service delivery.


• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.


• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to build an inclusive workplace culture.


• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations while mitigating risk to the organization.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in an HRBP role.


• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field


• Proven experience leading HR integration efforts for acquisitions, including cultural and operational transitions.


• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies with business goals.


• Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and talent development.


• Experience coaching and influencing senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships.


• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree


• Experience in a high-growth or technology-driven environment.


• HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) preferred.


• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.


• Demonstrated success in driving change management initiatives.


• Strong project management skills with the ability to execute complex HR initiatives effectively.

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. 

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