Human Resource Business Partner

Cayuga Health System

Ithaca, NY, United States$75,000 - $95,000Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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Human Resource Business Partner


Position Entity

Centralus Health

Position Title

Human Resource Business Partner

Position Code

HR to insert position code

Department

People and Culture

Pay Range/Grade

$75,000-$95,000

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Type

Full Time

Remote Work Tier

Tier 3: Flexible Hybrid, HYBRID II

Exposure Category

Category III

Reports To

Kate Canino, Senior Directior, HRBPs


Centralus Health Mission

Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to success and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals to advance Centralus Health's mission and values. This role partners with leaders to strengthen workforce effectiveness, build leadership capability, drive engagement, and support a culture of accountability, equity, and excellence. The HRBP leverages Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Shared Services for transactional, administrative, and specialty functions, ensuring leaders have timely, expert support while focusing on long-term workforce strategies


Job Functions (5-10)

  • Strategic Workforce Partnership* Partners with leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that support operational success, including workforce planning, staffing models, succession planning, and organizational design.
  • Leader Coaching & Capability Building* Coaches leaders on performance management, employee engagement, change leadership, and constructive employee relations-strengthening leadership capabilities across the system.
  • Organizational & Culture Development* Identifies workforce trends and culture opportunities, recommending actions that support a high-trust, inclusive, and high-performance environment.
  • Data-Driven Consultation* Interprets workforce analytics (turnover, engagement, safety, performance, labor trends) to help leaders make informed decisions and proactively address workforce risks.
  • People Leader & Employee Relations Partnership * Collaborates with People Leaders and the Employee & Labor Relations Team to provide guidance on complex employee relations matters. Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant approaches that align with organizational policies, mission and values.
  • Change & Transformation Support* Advises leaders on the people impact of organizational change, supporting communication planning, stakeholder alignment, and leader readiness during transitions.
  • Collaboration Across HR COEs* Partners with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence-including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, DEI, and HR Operations-to ensure seamless delivery of HR services.
  • Policy Interpretation & Continuous Improvement* Interprets HR policies and identifies opportunities for improved processes, clarity, and consistency across the health system.
  • Relationship Management* Builds strong, trusted relationships with leaders and employees, ensuring HR is accessible, solutions-focused, and aligned with Centralus Health values.

Important Note: (*) indicates an essential function of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Essential functions are the core duties that are fundamental to the position and must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation. (Do not erase: Keep this disclaimer on all job descriptions.)

Success Factors (4-6)

  • You balance strategic thinking with practical execution-providing leaders with clear recommendations rooted in data, best practice, and organizational priorities.
  • You bring clarity to ambiguity and help leaders navigate change with confidence, transparency, and compassion.
  • You build strong partnerships and influence outcomes through trust, expertise, and thoughtful communication.
  • You proactively identify issues and opportunities, using workforce analytics to guide decisions and drive continuous improvement.
  • You embody a people-first mindset while aligning actions with organizational goals, operational realities, and system-wide standards.
  • You collaborate effectively across HR COEs, ensuring seamless, consistent support for leaders and employees.

Education / Experience Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field and 3+ years of progressively responsible HR experience supporting leaders as a generalist or business partner; OR In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 7+ years of progressively responsible HR experience supporting leaders as a generalist or business partner. • Demonstrated experience in at least three HR functional areas (e.g., employee relations, talent management, organizational development, workforce planning, compensation, change management). • Proven ability to coach leaders, interpret HR policy, and support complex employee relations matters.

Preferred:

  • Previous leadership experience in healthcare or staff development.
  • SHRM-CP certification or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

In this section please indicate the physical requirements for the role. Only list physical demands that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. Below are examples:

  • Ability to move up 25 pounds occasionally and frequently 10 pounds.
  • Must be able to remain at a workstation and move around the workspace as needed to complete job tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Position covers all campuses within Centralus Health.

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