SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner (Director) provides strategic HR leadership and serves as the primary HR partner to senior leaders in business operations. Serves as a strategic partner to Vice Presidents and physician leaders, advising on people strategies that align with business priorities and drive organizational performance across the region. This role partners with executive operational and clinical leadership to translate business priorities into effective people strategies.

Key areas of focus include organizational design, talent planning and development, performance management, compensation guidance, and strategies that support the acquisition, retention, and development of talent.

The Director also serves as a management consultant to leaders on complex people matters, assessing and anticipating HR needs while delivering practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.  Success in this role requires the ability to build credibility and effectively partner with physician leaders in a collaborative and performance-driven clinical environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Partnership & Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to Vice Presidents and physician leaders on matters related to organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and workforce strategy.
• Guide, counsel, support, and appropriately challenge leaders to drive strong leadership practices and organizational outcomes.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen leadership accountability while providing guidance on complex people matters and organizational challenges.
• Translate business priorities into aligned people strategies that support operational performance and workforce effectiveness.

Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Strategy

• Lead initiatives related to organizational design, workforce planning, and role clarity.
• Partner with leaders on talent assessment, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Provide guidance to leaders on performance management, team effectiveness, and talent retention strategies.

HR Team Leadership & Employee Relations Oversight

• Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations Managers responsible for investigations and performance management guidance.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
• Provide coaching and guidance on complex cases, risk assessment, and resolution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and consistent application of company policies.

Workforce Insights & HR Solutions

• Analyze workforce trends and organizational data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Advise leaders on compensation decisions by assessing internal equity and external market benchmarks to develop sound salary recommendations for promotions, role changes, and other organizational decisions.
• Partner with HR colleagues to implement programs and policies that support business outcomes.
• Anticipate HR-related needs and proactively develop solutions aligned with business objectives.

HR Initiatives & Project Leadership

• • Lead HR initiatives and projects that support operational priorities and organizational improvement.
  • Manage multiple initiatives while ensuring effective execution and delivery of results.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience overseeing an employee relations team and developing HR professionals.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and experience managing complex employee relations matters.
• Experience partnering with senior operational leaders in a complex organization. Ability to influence and advise executive leaders, including Vice Presidents and physician leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate internal equity and external market data to develop compensation recommendations that support fair and competitive pay decisions.
• Experience leveraging workforce data and insights to inform decision-making.
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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Healthcare or multi-site operations experience preferred.  

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Minimum Required: None

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with HRIS systems and workforce analytics tools.  Dayforce, Qualtrics, HR Acuity is a plus.

LOCATION

• This position is located in St Louis, Missouri and offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates living in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, N. Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia may also be considered for remote work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.