Job Responsibilities 

Essential Functions: 

• Align human resources strategies with business objectives to support operational performance, workforce effectiveness, and a positive employee experience across assigned healthcare business units 
• Advise leaders and managers on talent management, performance management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness to advance short- and long-term business goals 
• Partner with business leaders to design and implement HR initiatives that strengthen culture, inclusion, leadership capability, and retention in a complex healthcare environment 
• Analyze workforce trends, metrics, and employee insights to inform data-driven recommendations, policies, and people solutions aligned with organizational priorities 
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations and grievance resolution, using sound judgment, empathy, and objectivity to mitigate risk and support trust 
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance on coaching, counseling, corrective action, and career development to promote accountability, growth, and engagement 
• Collaborate across Human Resources centers of excellence to deliver consistent, high-quality people services that reflect UHS values and healthcare best practices 

Scope and Impact: 

• Influence individual, team, and organizational outcomes by translating business needs into scalable human resources strategies within assigned service lines or departments 
• Exercise professional judgment in advising leaders on people decisions, escalating complex or high-risk issues in accordance with established guidelines and governance 
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy under general direction, maintaining accountability for outcomes, quality, and stakeholder relationships 
• Support organizational change initiatives, restructures, and succession planning efforts to ensure continuity of care and operational stability 

Compliance and Professional: 

• Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare regulatory requirements to reduce risk and ensure compliant people practices 
• Partner with Legal and other stakeholders as needed to address regulatory, policy, or employee relations matters appropriately and consistently 
• Complete required organizational training, education, and competency validations within established timelines 
• Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations 
• As applicable to your role, support cybersecurity and data protection requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle by coordinating vendor risk assessments, monitoring third-party compliance, and promptly reporting identified supply chain or cybersecurity risks 

Additional Expectations: 

• Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions 
• Execute responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations 
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs

Position Qualifications 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• At least 10 years of related experience in a role or field that provides transferable skills or knowledge relevant to the position 
• At least 5 years of project/operations leadership experience leading projects, workflows, or operational processes 

Preferred: 

• Master’s Degree 
• HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification 
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification 
• At least 3 years of healthcare experience working in the healthcare industry in any job function 
• At least 3 years of people leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing staff