Director | HR Business Partners, Employee & Labor Relations

Director | HR Business Partners, Employee & Labor Relations Location: Fully on-site in Green Bay or La Crosse, WI Emplify Health is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director, HR Business Partners, Employee and Labor Relations. This role is responsible for aligning human capital strategies with organizational goals while strengthening employee and labor relations across the enterprise. The ideal candidate brings deep HR leadership experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with leaders at all levels.

This leader will guide the HR Business Partner and Employee and Labor Relations team, ensuring the right structure, skills, and support are in place to deliver high-impact service. The Director will work closely with HR Centers of Excellence and operational leaders to address complex people issues, improve engagement and retention, reduce risk, and support a healthy, high-performing culture.

The Director, HR Business Partners, Employee and Labor Relations is a strategic partner accountable for integrating human capital strategies with business objectives. This role proactively assesses organizational effectiveness and talent needs using key metrics, industry trends, and external best practices. The Director also collaborates closely with HR Centers of Excellence to leverage enterprise and regional solutions that support business results.

Lead the HR Business Partner and Employee and Labor Relations team across the enterprise, providing knowledgeable guidance and direction Ensure team members have the skills, tools, and support needed to succeed, while mentoring and developing staff Partner with leadership to develop and implement workforce strategies that support the organization’s mission, vision, and goals Promote employee engagement, belonging, and retention through thoughtful HR strategies and leadership support Ensure consistent adoption of approved strategies and policies across departments and levels of the organization Consult with leaders to provide partnership, guidance, and support for strategic planning and alignment Stay informed on trends, best practices, and updates in HR, employee relations, and labor relations Participate in forecasting, staffing, onboarding, development, performance management, and succession planning Assist with escalated items within the Service Delivery Center Mitigate legal risk through proactive training, education, clear processes, and effective handling of employee concerns and investigations Maintain current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and advise leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters Develop and implement policies and processes related to employee relations, legal compliance, and recordkeeping Analyze HR data and report on key metrics to support strategic planning Conduct data collection and research to identify gaps, assess organizational performance, and recommend solutions aligned with organizational goals What you'll need: Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field Preferred: Master’s degree in administration or business administration (MBA) Experience Required: 7 to 10 years of HR experience Preferred: Operational HR experience and strong business collaboration experience Ideal background includes leadership experience in HR or healthcare, such as manager or director-level responsibility Certification/Registration/Licensure None required Core Leadership Expectations Organizational Strategy and Implementation: Recognizes market trends, assesses impact on the area of responsibility, contributes to strategic plans, and ensures alignment and communication Fiscal Management: Uses established processes to support accountability, effective operations, and resource management Human Resource Management: Selects, develops, motivates, manages, and retains a high-performing team Excellence in Service and Quality: Supports quality patient care, safety, patient experience, and customer service through continuous improvement Organizational Leadership: Leads through collaboration, supports enterprise initiatives, and models strong partnership across the organization Maintains accountability for regulatory requirements Serves as a liaison to the community Performs additional duties as assigned by the department Why Emplify Health?

With so many amazing healthcare organizations in this area, why Emplify? Emplify Health offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities.

You can be part of an exciting dynamic place that offers an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! Additional perks include: Top-notch

401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more Preventative care focused medical coverage that includes free visits to: Emplify Health by Bellin primary care providers, Urgent Care & Fast Care facilities, physical therapy sessions and any labs required during these visits Professional Development: Access to online continuing education for career growth Empowerment: Shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth.

Self-Care Culture: Encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Be a member of a passionate workforce, that feels like family and is driven to provide exceptional patient care with a strong focus on community. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose.

Together with our values – belonging , respect , excellence , accountability , teamwork , and humility – our pillars set our foundation and our future. Emplify Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.