RWJBarnabas Health · 3 hours ago
HR Business Partner
Oceanport, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expRWJBarnabas Health is a healthcare organization seeking an HR Business Partner. This role is responsible for advising on employment law and workplace compliance, collaborating with HR teams and business leaders to ensure policies and practices are consistent with current regulations.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local employment laws across the assigned region
Partner with HR leadership to create and/or update policies, procedures, and handbooks accordingly
Conduct compliance audits - e.g., wage and hour, leave administration, timekeeping - and recommend corrective actions
Serve as the first point of contact for HR partners and managers on employment law questions in assigned region
Provide practical, HR-aligned compliance guidance on employee relations, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave, and termination processes in assigned region
Escalate complex or high-risk issues to senior HR leaders and counsel as appropriate
Develop and deliver training for managers and HR staff on employment law fundamentals in designated region
Create tools, job aids, and FAQs to help managers understand and apply laws consistently in day-to-day decision-making
Review sensitive employee relations cases and provide recommendations aligning with both compliance obligations and organizational values
Partner with HR Investigations team and counsel on escalated issues, regulatory agency responses -EEOC, DOL, state agencies-, and litigation support as needed
Work closely with HR Centers of Expertise -Benefits, Talent, Compensation- to align compliance practices with HR strategies
Support HR business partners in ensuring equitable, compliant application of policies across the region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master s a plus but not required
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR, compliance, or employee relations experience with strong exposure to employment law in the designated region
Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations
Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical HR guidance
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, educate, and build trust at all organizational levels
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 with ability to analyze data and produce compliance related reports
Preferred
Professional HR certification -e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP- preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Anthony Cava
President and CEO
Jordan Ruch
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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