Covenant Health

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Covenant Health$85K — $102K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • 8+ years of HR experience, ideally in large, matrixed environments.
  • Experience in leading teams is preferred.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with leaders or executives.
  • Strong business acumen combined with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Facilitate consistent values-based communication across the organization.
  • Provide coaching on team dynamics, performance, and employee relations.
  • Build relationships that foster trust, engagement, and psychological safety.
  • Support leadership development initiatives through feedback and talent planning.
  • Champion employee experience programs to boost engagement and retention.
  • Lead core HR processes such as performance and workforce planning.

Benefits

  • Promotes a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
  • Access to integrated people solutions across HR functions.
  • Dynamic work environment that embraces change management.
  • Commitment to employee well-being and engagement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

 

 

Human Resources Business Partner- Center Point Campus

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

 

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. This role champions a culture rooted in the organization’s values, fostering an environment of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. The HRBP drives initiatives that enhance employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and operational excellence across all people processes.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with leaders to understand business objectives and translate them into HR strategies.
  • Facilitate clear, consistent, and values-based communication across teams and departments.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on team dynamics, performance, and employee relations.
  • Build strong relationships with leaders and employees to promote trust, engagement, and psychological safety.
  • Support leadership development through feedback, coaching, and talent planning.
  • Champion employee experience initiatives that drive engagement, retention, and well-being.
  • Lead and support core HR processes including performance management, compensation planning, and workforce planning.
  • Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
  • Partner with Human Resources teams to deliver integrated people solutions.
  • Promote behaviors that reflect organizational values and leadership expectations.
  • Use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cultural and behavioral improvement. Use data and diagnostics to inform interventions and measure impact.
  • Support change management efforts that reinforce desired mindsets and behaviors.
  • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Education:           

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related field. Master’s preferred. Business or Healthcare Administration or Organizational Development equivalent.

 

Minimum Experience:         

Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, preferably in a large, matrixed environment.  Previous experience leading a team preferred.  Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders and/or executives.  Strong business acumen and strategic thinking expertise.  Excellent consulting and analytical skills.

 

Licensure Requirement:      

None

About Covenant Health

Covenant Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system providing comprehensive, community-wide health services in East Tennessee. It is the largest employer in the region with more than 10,000 dedicated employees working to improve the health of the communities they serve. Covenant Health operates nine acute-care hospitals, numerous outpatient facilities, and physician clinics serving communities throughout East Tennessee. The health system also includes specialty providers of behavioral, oncology, and rehabilitation services, along with home care, physician practices, and community outreach programs. Covenant Health is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time, and to making its communities healthier places to live.
Learn more about Covenant Health
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2 billion

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