Senior Human Resources Business Partner
$70,470–$105,706 year
On-siteWoonsocket, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Partner with site executive leadership and department heads on workforce strategy, translating business priorities into HR action plans. Manage end-to-end employee relations investigations, guide managers through performance improvement plans and termination decisions, and ensure compliance with federal and Rhode Island employment laws. Coach leaders on people management, performance reviews, and organizational design while supporting annual compensation cycles, market adjustments, and benefits open enrollment. Serve as the primary HR point of contact for medical providers throughout the employee lifecycle, from post-offer acceptance through credentialing and retention. Support workforce planning, hiring plans, and reductions in force across multiple locations, partnering with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and internal mobility. Ensure HR practices align with EEO, FLSA, ADA, and FMLA requirements while maintaining accurate records for audits and regulatory visits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience
- at least 5 years as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist
- Broad generalist depth across employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, compensation and benefits partnership, and organizational effectiveness
- Experience supporting multiple sites, business units, or client groups in a matrixed environment
- Working knowledge of federal and Rhode Island employment law, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, Rhode Island TDI/TCI, Paid Sick Leave, and salary transparency requirements
- Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters end-to-end
- Experience partnering with leaders on compensation decisions, offer analysis, market alignment, and annual compensation cycle activities
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms Paycor
- advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to build trust and credibility with executive leaders, people managers, and employees at all levels
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- ability to coach, influence, and hold difficult conversations
- Sound independent judgment and discretion with highly confidential and sensitive information
- Comfort with medical terminology
- demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care for diverse and underserved populations
- authentic passion for health equity and community health
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Primarily remote - one day per week on-site at a Rhode Island location
- occasional additional on-site presence at other locations for site visits, in-person employee relations matters, town halls, provider engagement events, and cross-site meetings
- Standard business hours
- Moderate physical activity, including walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting
- Strong organizational skills
- working knowledge of safety and infection control standards of practice
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience within a Federally Qualified Health Center, community health center, or other healthcare organization
- Experience partnering with Talent Acquisition on provider recruitment and retention, including candidate relationship management during long credentialing and pre-onboarding periods
- Experience supporting a clinical workforce, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and behavioral health clinicians
- Experience with organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior-level HR certification
- Familiarity with HRSA workforce reporting and FQHC compliance requirements
- Bilingual (Spanish/English or Portuguese/English)
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