athenahealth · 1 month ago
Director, HR Business Partner
Boston MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$153K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expathenahealth is working to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. The Director, HR Business Partner role serves as the primary strategic HR partner to the Executive Leadership Team, providing counsel on complex talent and organizational challenges that drive strategic and operational excellence.
Enterprise SoftwareHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning conversations with Finance, Legal, and Corporate Strategy/Development ELT leaders, ensuring robust pipelines for critical leadership roles in these strategic functions
Advise on development moves, rotations, and proactive talent assessment to build bench strength for key roles in financial management, legal counsel, risk management, and strategic planning
Facilitate organizational design processes and advise on structure options that support financial strategy, legal and compliance objectives, risk management, and corporate development initiatives
Counsel leaders on organizational implications of strategic decisions including M&A activity, regulatory changes, financial transformation, legal reorganization, and strategic planning processes
Drive regular organizational hygiene reviews across Finance, Legal, and Corporate Strategy/Development (talent distribution, performance trends, retention risks) with particular attention to specialized expertise and critical technical roles
Advise on team effectiveness, leadership team dynamics, and cultural alignment within and across these strategic and operational functions
Partner with leaders to diagnose and address organizational barriers to strategic execution, risk management, and operational excellence
Serve as thought partner to Finance, Legal, and Corporate Strategy/Development ELT leaders on business decisions with significant people and organizational implications
Advise on talent implications of strategic initiatives and help leaders navigate organizational complexity inherent in functions that manage enterprise risk, drive strategy, and ensure compliance
Challenge thinking and offer alternative perspectives on how to achieve business objectives through people and organizational strategies
Qualification
Required
Ten or more years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated breadth across multiple HR verticals (e.g., talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards, organizational development, employee relations)
Proven track record as a strategic partner to senior leaders, with experience advising ELT-level stakeholders on complex talent and organizational challenges
Deep understanding of strategic and operational functions including finance, legal, risk management, and corporate development, with the ability to speak the language of these technical disciplines
Strong understanding of compensation strategy and structures for specialized professional roles, including executive compensation, equity arrangements, and retention mechanisms for critical technical talent
Exceptional judgment about people and organizational dynamics, with strong pattern recognition developed through diverse HR and business experience
Demonstrated ability to disagree productively with senior leaders in ways that strengthen relationships and improve decision-making
Comfort operating in ambiguity and complexity, with the ability to help leaders navigate uncertainty without premature resolution
Ability to understand how talent and organizational decisions in one area impact other parts of the business, anticipating downstream implications and unintended consequences
Experience managing scope and accountability across multiple major organizations simultaneously
Demonstrated curiosity and capability in leveraging AI tools to enhance HR effectiveness, with the ability to identify opportunities for AI application in talent and organizational work
Track record of building credible, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing without formal authority
High standard of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences
Benefits
Commuter support
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Flexibility
Book clubs
External speakers
Hackathons
Company
athenahealth
Athenahealth is a provider of medical practice automation and claims management software to medical groups and health systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
Venrock
2021-11-22Acquired
2017-05-18Post Ipo Equity
2007-09-20IPO
Leadership Team
Eddie Ross
Vice President, Payer
Anil Patil
Executive Director Engineering
Recent News
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