HR Business Consultant at White Plains Hospital – WHITE PLAINS, New York

Title: HR BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Department/Location: HUMAN RESOURCES/OFFSITE LOCATION

Reports to: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/HR DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Code: 700295

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

In collaboration with the HR Director, the HR Business Consultant supports the strategic business partner philosophy and will be responsible for providing generalist support to assigned Hospital departments. These services include, but are not limited to, talent acquisition and staffing, employee relations and HR policies and practices. Key responsibilities include recruiting right fit talent utilizing WPH processes, tools, programs and metrics and responding to employee inquiries/issues related to the administration and interpretation of policy in a customer friendly, supportive and responsive manner. Aligns with the HR Director to integrate HR best practices to meet the goals and objectives of client. Works with Leaders to ensure compliance with union contracts, state and federal law.

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Works directly with client leadership to develop and implement cost effective recruitment strategies for entry and mid-level jobs to ensure WPH attracts and retains a qualified workforce and right fit talent.
3. Owns the recruitment and on-boarding process which includes: posting positions, attending local recruiting events, sourcing and screening candidates, recruiting, interviewing, selecting applicants (internal and external) for job openings, preparing new hire letters, initiating reference assessments and background checks and all other pre-employment forms.
4. Demonstrates a working knowledge of staffing budgets and updates position control accordingly.
5. Responsible for calculating and maintaining monthly recruitment metrics and reports for assigned areas
6. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws regarding EEOC, hiring practices, benefits and other employee relations legislation.
7. Provides guidance on policies related to the disciplinary process and behavioral standards for both union and non-union staff.
8. Facilitates classes and ad-hoc requests for Peer Interviewing and systems training (i.e. on-line applicant tracking)
9. Assists with the separation process, conducts exit interviews and collaborates with HR Partner on initiatives to improve retention and employee relations.
10. Acts as initial point-of-contact for leaders and staff regarding employee/labor relation issues and may include initiating an investigation and providing education around process and policy.
11. Responsible for projects and special assignments.
12. Participates in Hospital committees as assigned.
13. Promotes effective working relationships with all levels of the organization to understand their needs and helps identify HR implications and solutions.
14. Practices superior customer service and ensures customer needs are met in a timely manner.
15. Represents the Hospital in the local community.
16. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
2. Three (3) years professional experience in Human Resources preferred.
3. Knowledgeable of applicant tracking software preferred.
4. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
5. Competence in navigating the internet and other programs applicable to White Plains Hospital procedures.
6. Ability to work with HRIS and other HR Systems, windows environment, retrieving information, compiling reports and spreadsheets.