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Overview

UF Health is seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Business Partner to join our Gainesville team. This role partners with market leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals, drive workforce engagement, and ensure compliance and operational excellence.

The HR Business Partner will work closely with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent, HR Operations, Total Rewards, and Employee & Labor Relations, to provide integrated HR solutions for both clinical and non-clinical teams across multiple facilities. This is a hands-on, strategic role that supports leaders in workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and performance initiatives, ensuring our teams are empowered to deliver exceptional care .

Location: Gainesville, FL – On-site required Reports To: VP of Human Resources

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

Collaborate with market executives and operational leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business objectives.

Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, culture, and change management initiatives.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

Support recruitment strategies for critical roles and succession planning for leadership positions.

Analyze workforce trends and recommend actions to optimize staffing and retention.

Employee Relations & Compliance

Works with Employee and Labor Relations to provide guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare regulations.

Performance & Engagement

Works with Talent Management to partner with leaders to implement performance management processes and leadership development programs.

Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and promote a positive work environment.

Collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs)

Partner with HR COEs (e.g., Talent, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Employee & Labor Relations) to deliver integrated HR solutions.

Act as a liaison between market leadership and COEs to ensure alignment of programs and services with market needs.

Provide feedback to COEs on program effectiveness and recommend enhancements for continuous improvement.

HR Operations & Metrics

Monitors and incorporates HR metrics (turnover, engagement, staffing levels) and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; or

Four (4) years of relevant leadership experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience.

3 plus years in a strategic HR business partner role within healthcare or a complex, multi-site organization.

Certifications

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.

Skills

Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior leaders.

Expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development.

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Change Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Cultural Competence