Sonic Healthcare

Human Resources Business Partner

Sonic Healthcare$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of HR experience, especially in employee relations and investigations
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, preferably in healthcare
  • PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification is a bonus
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive issues professionally and confidentially
  • Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Workday experience is an advantage
  • Capacity to work independently and balance competing priorities
  • Willingness to travel periodically within the division territory

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals
  • Lead investigations into employee relations issues and recommend solutions
  • Provide guidance on conflict resolution and performance improvement
  • Administer HR programs to ensure compliance and consistency
  • Collaborate with leaders on job descriptions and organizational structures
  • Facilitate performance management and coach managers on feedback
  • Support onboarding processes to enhance the employee experience
  • Respond to employee inquiries with a focus on customer service
  • Monitor HR metrics and conduct audits for data-driven insights
  • Implement process improvements for more effective HR service delivery
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and advise on risk management
  • Assist with special projects as needed

Benefits

  • Employee support programs fostering a positive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Health and wellness initiatives promoting employee well-being
  • Flexible working conditions to support work-life balance
  • Engagement in strategic HR initiatives that impact the company culture
Full Job Description
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Sonic Healthcare USA has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in Austin, TX. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving people initiatives, strengthening organizational culture, and enhancing the employee experience.

Position Summary:

The HRBP provides end-to-end HR support across employee relations, investigations, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, and compliance. This role serves as a trusted advisor, managing complex employee matters with sound judgment and discretion.

Essential Job Duties:
  • Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational goals and drive employee engagement
  • Lead and manage employee relations matters, including conducting prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions
  • Provide expert guidance on conflict resolution, corrective actions, performance improvement, and policy interpretation
  • Administer and support HR programs, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
  • Collaborate with leaders to create, update, and maintain job descriptions and organizational structures
  • Facilitate performance management processes, including coaching managers on effective feedback and development planning
  • Support onboarding initiatives to ensure a positive employee experience
  • Respond to employee inquiries related to policies, procedures, and benefits with a high level of customer service
  • Monitor HR trends and metrics; conduct audits; prepare reports to support data-driven decision-making
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance HR service delivery
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; proactively advise leadership on risk mitigation
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of HR experience, including employee relations and investigations
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices (healthcare preferred)
  • PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification a plus
  • Proven ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and confidentiality
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Workday experience a plus
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
  • Periodic travel within the division territory


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Job Category:
Human Resources

Company:
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

About Sonic Healthcare

Sonic Healthcare is a global healthcare company that provides laboratory and radiology services to patients and healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Sonic Healthcare has operations in Australia, the United States, Europe, and Asia, and employs over 37,000 people. The company's services include pathology, diagnostic imaging, and clinical trials.
Learn more about Sonic Healthcare
Size
38,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2005
NASDAQ

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