Director | HR Business Partner, Labor & Employee Relations

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Director | HR Business Partners, Employee & Labor Relations

• Location: Fully on-site in Green Bay or La Crosse, WI

Emplify Health is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director, HR Business Partners, Employee and Labor Relations. This role is responsible for aligning human capital strategies with organizational goals while strengthening employee and labor relations across the enterprise. The ideal candidate brings deep HR leadership experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with leaders at all levels.

This leader will guide the HR Business Partner and Employee and Labor Relations team, ensuring the right structure, skills, and support are in place to deliver high-impact service. The Director will work closely with HR Centers of Excellence and operational leaders to address complex people issues, improve engagement and retention, reduce risk, and support a healthy, high-performing culture.

Position Summary

The Director, HR Business Partners, Employee and Labor Relations is a strategic partner accountable for integrating human capital strategies with business objectives. This role proactively assesses organizational effectiveness and talent needs using key metrics, industry trends, and external best practices. The Director also collaborates closely with HR Centers of Excellence to leverage enterprise and regional solutions that support business results.

What you'll do

• Lead the HR Business Partner and Employee and Labor Relations team across the enterprise, providing knowledgeable guidance and direction
• Ensure team members have the skills, tools, and support needed to succeed, while mentoring and developing staff
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement workforce strategies that support the organization’s mission, vision, and goals
• Promote employee engagement, belonging, and retention through thoughtful HR strategies and leadership support
• Ensure consistent adoption of approved strategies and policies across departments and levels of the organization
• Consult with leaders to provide partnership, guidance, and support for strategic planning and alignment
• Stay informed on trends, best practices, and updates in HR, employee relations, and labor relations
• Participate in forecasting, staffing, onboarding, development, performance management, and succession planning
• Assist with escalated items within the Service Delivery Center
• Mitigate legal risk through proactive training, education, clear processes, and effective handling of employee concerns and investigations
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and advise leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters
• Develop and implement policies and processes related to employee relations, legal compliance, and recordkeeping
• Analyze HR data and report on key metrics to support strategic planning
• Conduct data collection and research to identify gaps, assess organizational performance, and recommend solutions aligned with organizational goals

What you'll need:

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
• Preferred: Master’s degree in administration or business administration (MBA)

Experience

• Required: 7 to 10 years of HR experience
• Preferred: Operational HR experience and strong business collaboration experience
• Ideal background includes leadership experience in HR or healthcare, such as manager or director-level responsibility

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• None required

Core Leadership Expectations

• Organizational Strategy and Implementation: Recognizes market trends, assesses impact on the area of responsibility, contributes to strategic plans, and ensures alignment and communication
• Fiscal Management: Uses established processes to support accountability, effective operations, and resource management
• Human Resource Management: Selects, develops, motivates, manages, and retains a high-performing team
• Excellence in Service and Quality: Supports quality patient care, safety, patient experience, and customer service through continuous improvement
• Organizational Leadership: Leads through collaboration, supports enterprise initiatives, and models strong partnership across the organization
• Maintains accountability for regulatory requirements
• Serves as a liaison to the community
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the department

Why Emplify Health?

• Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area, please inquire with the recruiter during the application process.
• Remote Work Opportunity: This position is eligible for hybrid work. However, candidates must be residents of Wisconsin (WI), Iowa (IA), Michigan (MI), or Minnesota (MN) at the time of hire. Candidates will ideally live within a reasonable driving distance to La Crosse or Green Bay, WI.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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