Associate HR Business Partner

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2025-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Job Level: D2

General Description of the Job Class

The Associate Human Resources Business Partner is the primary point of contact for and provides critical support to candidates, hiring managers, and internal HR and business stakeholders to provide a world-class onboarding experience for newly hired employees ensuring timely execution and completion of a seamless workflow for each new employee. This team member is also responsible for management of the employee development initiative, culture (recognition and wellness) initiatives, data extraction and interpretation of trends, project management, process improvement and some administrative support activities.

D uties and Responsibilities of this Level

• Interpret HR, entity and system policies and procedures, and provide guidance and education to leaders and team members where appropriate.

• Access, understand and interpret HR data, along with the generation and distribution of related reports and information (HR metrics, data requests, etc.). Conduct preliminary analyses of data, setting forth progress and adverse trends. Provide input into any recommendations or conclusions. Assist with high-volume, time sensitive and confidential data/reporting related needs (i.e., flu shot compliance, turnover analysis)

• Execute local employee recognition and culture enhancement programs (employee appreciation month, wellness and career service awards, etc.) to include event planning activities, logistics, ordering of supplies, communications and marketing responsibilities, etc. in partnership with a collaborative work team

• Create clear communication and processes to explain Duke Health operations including regular updates for various communication channels (electronic news, website, memos).

• Support the HR Business Partner(s) and HR leader in collecting and coordinating information

• Support implementation of department or entity action plans from the outcomes of culture surveys

• Provide support to compliance initiatives and/or onsite audits

• Participate in compensation activities (salary planning spreadsheets, market adjustments, miscellaneous projects)

• Provide local administrative HR support (schedule events or interviews, coordinate meetings, etc.)

• Welcome newly hired employees and executing the engagement plan throughout the onboarding journey; managing the badge creation process for new hires/transfers) ensuring a great experience for new employees and a smooth start into their roles.

• Ensuring compliance with all processes and maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to meet the relevant experience and competencies provided above.

Experience

Experience and working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity and inclusion strategies, performance management, organizational development, talent acquisition and applicable employment laws. Experience comprehending, interpreting, and appropriately applying the sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Academic Medical Center is preferred. Professional HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) Preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Preferred skills and experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Must demonstrate the ability to interact professionally with a variety of customers to provide excellent customer service

• Excellent presentation and project management skills

• Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment

• Must have the ability to prioritize and execute appropriately

• Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multi-task throughout the day

• Must possess the ability to function independently, exercising the ability to independently problem-identification and resolution, yet contribute positively to an engage team culture

• Must have exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills

• Must be able to handle matters in discrete and confidential manner

• Must be able to maintain quality documentation

• Challenge the status quo and proactively identify process improvements.

• Identify innovative and creative new ways to onboard new employees/reach a more scalable and measurable onboarding experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Professional HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) Preferred

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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