Senior People Business Partner

Summary

Join MCG, a leading healthcare organization, as a Temporary Senior People Business Partner (PBP) to partner with executive leaders and their teams. You will build a high-performance culture, drive business outcomes, and support employees throughout their lifecycle. As a trusted advisor, you will leverage your HR expertise to influence leadership and build intentional people practices. This is a 6-month contract role supporting various business needs. You will manage strategic business partnerships, employee experience and engagement, organizational development, talent management, coaching and advisory, collaboration and leadership, and compliance and risk mitigation. MCG offers world-class benefits and the security of its parent company, Hearst.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a strategic business partner or similar advisory role
• Deep understanding of HR disciplines including performance management, organizational design, employee relations, and compensation
• Proven ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and influence through data, storytelling, and relationship-building
• Comfortable working in high-relationship cultures
• Experience navigating complex employee situations with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow appropriate communications channels
• Professional telephone and in-person etiquette
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships
• Understands and practices the principles of effective teamwork
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards
• Effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work concurrently on diverse projects
• Maintain high standards for accuracy, professionalism, productivity and confidentiality
• Proficiency with MS Office products and Internet skills required
• Typing and work-processing skills required
• Proficiency in data and report management skills
• Proficiency in records management skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to align people strategies with business objectives, using data and insights to drive decision-making and influence outcomes
• Champion employee engagement by identifying areas for improvement, implementing action plans, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture
• Lead and support initiatives related to team effectiveness, change management, talent calibration, succession planning, and organizational design
• Guide performance management, career development planning, and internal mobility efforts, ensuring top talent is nurtured and retained
• Act as a coach and sounding board for managers and leaders on issues such as leadership, conflict resolution, employee relations, and team dynamics
• Collaborate with centers of excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, DEIB, Total Rewards, Learning & Development) to deliver integrated solutions that meet business needs
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, employment law compliance, and proactive risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field preferred (Master’s or HR certifications a plus)
• Experience leading through times of transformation a plus
• Specialist experience of 2+ years with organizational development, change management, employee relations, or leadership development strongly preferred

Benefits

• Pay Range: $114,500– $150,000 yearly
• MCG Health is a Seattle, Washington-based company and is considering remote candidates with a preference for those located in Seattle
• All roles at MCG are expected to engage in occasional travel to participate in team or company-sponsored events for the purposes of connection and collaboration