Job SummaryReporting to the HR Manager at Michigan Medicine and operating within the HR Business Partner Service Delivery Model, the HR Business Partner plays a vital role in the comprehensive delivery of high-quality HR services throughout the health system. The Senior HR Business Partner performs all the duties of HR Business Partner (HRBP) plus the duties listed below.
Responsibilities*- Provide coaching and mentorship to HR Business Partners, encouraging self-sufficiency, leveraging HR contemporary and best practices, and enhancing overall individual and team performance and impact. In partnership with the HR Manager, provide advice and counsel to assigned HR Business Partners as needed.
- Serve as subject matter expert and/or provide consultation on complex and sensitive HR-related matters, offering guidance as needed to HRBPs and managers/leaders across the organization in all HR areas including but not limited to employee relations, labor relations, organizational effectiveness & culture & change management, pay administration and implementation of compensation-related programs & initiatives, workforce planning & talent management, workforce strategy, counseling on individual & team performance, and management development.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized onboarding and training programs for HR Business Partners ensuring consistency in HR service delivery, institutional knowledge transfer and readiness to support strategic priorities, initiatives, and programs.
- Lead and actively participate in enterprise-wide committees, cross-functional initiatives and project teams as necessary to improve processes and workflow, develop policies, guidelines, design, and implement programs.
- Champion innovation and operational excellence within the HR Function, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve employee experience, and support a high performing workplace culture.
- Supports assigned departments, providing strategic consultation and support across all HR functional areas including but not limited to Employee Relations, Labor Relations, supporting Pay Administration & designated Compensation Programs & initiatives, management development, organizational effectiveness, culture, OHS, HRIS, etc.)
- Partners and collaborates with HR colleagues and specialty areas including legal counsel as needed to resolve issues and ensure consistent, effective HR service delivery.
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
Required Qualifications*- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field. Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field is a plus
- A minimum of seven years of progressive and successful HR experience
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in core HR disciplines, including employee/labor relations, talent management, organizational development, compensation, and employment law
- Experience in a fast-paced, complex, and matrixed environment. Knowledge of and experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
- PHR/SPHR, or other HR certification is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access and web-based tools such as PeopleSoft, HRMS and Web hire strongly desired.
- Proficiency in HR Systems and Data Analysis, with the ability to interpret and apply HR Metrics to business solutions
Skills You Have- Confidentiality.
- Organizational savvy.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Exceptional Communication skills (interpersonal, oral, and written).
- Ability to work respectfully, collaboratively and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and technical problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively and successfully manage multiple often competing responsibilities, at times under time constraints; and to function independently while exercising sound judgment.
- Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop others.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Work ScheduleHybrid with an onsite work requirement of at minimum 3 days each week (more as necessary based on circumstances and support needed).
Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Job DetailJob Opening ID276604
Working TitleHR Business Partner Sr Health
Job TitleHR Business Partner Sr Health
Work LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of WorkHybrid
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
FLSA StatusExempt
Organizational GroupExec Vp Med Affairs
DepartmentMM Human Resources
Posting Begin/End Date7/16/2026 - 7/30/2026
Career InterestHuman Resources
