Job Description

About the Role

At St. Joseph Center, the People + Culture team fosters an environment that centers around community—a space where every team member feels welcomed, supported, and empowered. We are committed to building a culture of trust, growth, and meaningful connection to each other and to our values and mission. Serving as a trusted advisor and champion for employees, this role enables organizational growth through guidance, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to employee well-being.

As the People + Culture Partner, you’ll work at the intersection of employee engagement and operational effectiveness, bringing creativity and rigor to every aspect of the employee lifecycle. From onboarding to offboarding and everything in between, you’ll partner with leaders and employees to ensure people-centric solutions align with the organization's mission.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Advisory

• Partner with managers and leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals, acting as a trusted advisor and thought partner.
• Provide expert consultation and coaching for leadership and employees, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and growth.
• Develop and implement solutions for organizational challenges, driving positive outcomes through collaboration with leadership teams.
• Utilize insights and feedback loops, including metrics, to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary contact and coach for managers and employees on policy interpretation, workplace issues, and conflict resolution.
• Address employee relations matters with fairness, equity, and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Facilitate open communication and mediate workplace concerns to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Talent Management

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, engagement, and offboarding processes.
• Design and improve processes to enhance the employee experience and maintain operational excellence.
• Partner with leadership to develop strategies for retention and employee development.
• Conduct and analyze exit and stay interviews, providing actionable insights to inform retention and engagement strategies.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure consistent application and adherence to HR policies and procedures across the organization, maintaining compliance with labor laws and internal standards.
• Participate in assessing and refining HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging technology and best practices to streamline operations and improve HR service delivery.
• Maintain accurate employee records and generate insightful HR reports to inform decision-making and track key metrics.
• Stay updated on employment legislation and ensure organizational compliance, mitigating risks related to HR operations.
• Manage the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure data integrity and optimize system functionalities for user efficiency.

Qualifications

Who You Are

• Strategic and Analytical : You bring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think big picture while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
• Change Agent : You’re comfortable navigating complex change and influencing others to adopt new ways of thinking and working.
• Collaborative Partner : You excel at building trusted relationships and working with diverse groups across the organization.
• Emotionally Intelligent : You demonstrate empathy, humility, and a high degree of self-awareness in all interactions.
• Results-Oriented : You’re a proactive self-starter who delivers outcomes that align with organizational priorities.

Experience You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 4+ years of HR experience, including in employee relations, lifecycle management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects.
• Proficiency in HR systems (e.g., UKG or similar) and strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations with the ability to apply them effectively in a variety of contexts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• PHR/SPHR certification is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

Benefits: Excellent Benefits package available.

Status: Full time/Exempt

Scope : Individual Contributor
Focus : Employee Relations, Lifecycle Management, and Organizational Effectiveness
Reports to : Senior Director, People + Culture
Compensation: $70,000

At St. Joseph Center, pay ranges are set using the best available market data for the job at the required location. To determine salary for a candidate, we consider the candidate's skills and capabilities for the job compared with expectations for the position.

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

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