HR Business Partner, Senior

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

At Acentra Health, we embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced analytics that can be utilized to improve processes, enhance decision-making, and drive better health outcomes. We value professionals who are curious about new technologies and motivated to use innovative tools to increase efficiency, quality, and impact in their roles.

Job Summary:

• The purpose of this position is to serve as a strategic human resources partner to designated business units, helping translate business priorities into people strategies that support organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, employee experience, and business results. This position provides HR guidance to leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, talent, change and transformation, employee relations, and other people matters, and partners across Human Resources to deliver effective solutions.

  • Serve as a strategic HR partner to assigned leaders and People Leaders, providing practical insight and guidance on workforce and employee matters.
  • Support the development and execution of HR strategies aligned with business objectives, operating plans, financial priorities, and the organization's culture and values.
  • Use workforce data, analytics, and business context to identify trends, assess risks, and recommend actions related to workforce planning, talent, engagement, retention, and productivity.
  • Partner with leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to support organizational design, structure, role clarity, job architecture, and workforce planning efforts.
  • Support business-unit transformation and change initiatives by assessing people impacts, coordinating change activities, and helping leaders communicate and sustain change.
  • Support HR activities related to mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other organizational transitions, including workforce assessment, integration planning, communications, and culture alignment.
  • Advise and coach leaders on talent management, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and employee development.
  • Coach People Leaders on performance, conduct, and behavioral concerns and promote fair, consistent, and timely resolution of employee relations matters.
  • Conduct or support investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, policy violations, and other employee concerns, escalating high-risk matters and partnering with Legal when appropriate.
  • Interpret and apply company policies and employment laws, and recommend updates to policies, practices, and processes based on business needs, risk, and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, HR Operations, and other HR teams to deliver coordinated solutions for the business.
  • Support compensation planning, pay decisions, workforce budgets, recognition, and retention strategies using relevant market and internal data.
  • Support employee listening, engagement planning, leadership discussions, and action planning to strengthen connection, accountability, and organizational health.
  • Participate in or lead assigned cross-functional projects that improve HR processes, manager capability, and the employee experience.
  • Partner with leaders and HR teams across geographies and time zones to support a consistent employee experience and effective execution in a global delivery model.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee, business, and organizational information.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Requires 5+ years' progressive experience in Human Resources, including experience as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable HR role.
• Demonstrated experience advising leaders and supporting organizational design, workforce planning, change or transformation, and/or mergers and acquisitions integration.
• Experience working in a global delivery model, including collaboration across geographies, time zones, cultures, and distributed delivery teams.

• Business acumen and the ability to connect people strategies to business goals, operational performance, and organizational needs.
• Experience working in a global or geographically dispersed organization and partnering effectively within a matrix environment.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders, People Leaders, peers, and employees at all levels.
• Working knowledge of organizational design, workforce planning, change management, facilitation, and project coordination.
• Experience supporting organizational transformation, mergers, acquisitions, integrations, reorganizations, or other complex change initiatives.
• Ability to navigate cultural differences, local practices, and communication needs when partnering with global or geographically distributed teams.
• Strong employee relations, investigation, coaching, conflict resolution, and employment law knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret HR data and communicate practical recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

We are committed to providing a secure and positive hiring experience. Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted virtually, in person, or through a combination of both. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be asked to participate in identity verification measures to help ensure the integrity of the hiring process.

Visit us at https://careers.acentra.com/us/jobs

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Experience in Lieu of Degree

For non-clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Compensation

The pay for this position is listed below.

"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."