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Sr. Strategic HRBP

Harris Health System
  • Houston, TX
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) is a non-profit managed care organization (MCO), licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Through its network of more than 10,000 providers and 94 hospitals, Community serves over 400,000 Members with the following programs:

    ' Medicaid State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) program for low-income children and pregnant women

    ' Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the children of low-income parents, which includes CHIP Perinatal benefits for unborn children of pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid STAR

    ' Health Insurance Marketplace Plans that offer individual health coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, prescription drugs, and hospitalization available to all, regardless of pre-existing conditions.

    ' Community Health Choice (HMO D-SNP), a Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs plan for people with both Medicare and Medicaid that combines Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, and Medicaid benefits with additional health benefits like dental, vision, transportation, and more.

    Improving Members' experiences is at the heart of every Community position. We strive every day to make sure that our Members have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve.

    Community is accredited by URAC for its health plan operations. We offer care management programs for asthma, diabetes, and high-risk pregnancy. An affiliate of the Harris Health System (Harris Health), Community is financially self-sufficient and receives no financial support from Harris Health or from Harris County taxpayers.

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Senior Strategic HR Business Partner (Sr. Strategic HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to leaders across Community Health Choice, guiding workforce strategy, organizational planning, and talent optimization. Leveraging advanced HR expertise, business acumen, and data-driven insights, the Sr. HRBP anticipates workforce needs, identifies emerging risks and opportunities, and shapes comprehensive people strategies that support Communitys operational and strategic objectives.

    The Sr. Strategic HRBP collaborates closely with HR Centers of Excellence, HRIS, and executive leadership to interpret workforce metrics, design and implement organizational effectiveness initiatives, and drive high-impact leadership development and engagement strategies. This role ensures strong alignment between talent practices, organizational health, and Communitys mission, values, and commitment to an excellent employee experience.

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

    Strategic HR Consulting & Executive Advising

    Serve as a senior advisor to leaders, aligning talent strategies with organizational goals.

    Lead complex organizational planning, workforce restructuring, and strategic transformation initiatives.

    Influence executive decision-making through expert guidance, workforce insights, and strong business acumen.

    Organizational Effectiveness, Change Leadership & Workforce Analytics

    Assess department structures, workloads, and performance trends to recommend strategic improvements.

    Design and implement change management plans to support organizational shifts and enhance adaptability.

    Collaborate with HRIS to analyze workforce data, validate accuracy, and translate insights into recommendations.

    Workplace Culture, Employee Experience & Engagement Strategy

    Lead initiatives that promote belonging, collaboration, and alignment with Communitys values.

    Partner with leaders to address culture gaps, strengthen communication channels, and enhance engagement.

    Oversee strategic programs that elevate employee experience and drive organizational health.

    Talent Strategy, Leadership Development & Performance Optimization

    Advise leaders on talent pipeline health, skill readiness, and succession planning priorities.

    Collaborate with HR COEs to align recruitment, development, and performance processes with business needs.

    Coach leaders on performance management, difficult conversations, and building high-performing teams.

    Other Duties as Assigned

    Support cross-functional projects, department initiatives, and HR-led organizational priorities.

    Contribute to continuous improvement across HR systems, processes, and service delivery.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required.

    PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

    Work Experience (Years and Area): Six (6) years of progressively responsible HR experience with at least five (5) years in an HR Business Partner or equivalent level consultative HR role.

    Equivalent: senior consultative HR roles include Senior HR Generalist, Senior HR Consultant, Employee Relations Lead, or HR Manager roles with strategic advisory responsibilities; Administrative HR roles, payroll-only, benefits-only, or recruitment-only roles are not considered equivalent.

    Management Experience (Years and Area): Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

    Software Proficiencies: Exceptional customer service skills, good written and verbal communications abilities. Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to function effectively in a team-based environment as well as to work independently. Strong Microsoft Office Skills including Excel. Significant interest in developing as a Human Resources Professional.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1966
    Websitehttps://www.harrishealth.org/en/pages/home.aspx

    About Company

    Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes. Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals: Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

    Skills

    • Business Skillsunmatched
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    • Candidate Pipelineunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Channel Strategiesunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Community Healthunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Diabetesunmatched
    • Employee Relationsunmatched
    • Financial Supportunmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcare Qualityunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Human Resources Managementunmatched
    • Human Resources Processesunmatched
    • Human Resources Strategyunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Managed Careunmatched
    • Medicaidunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • PHR (Professional in Human Resources)unmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)unmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Succession Planningunmatched
    • Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)unmatched
    • Workforce Planningunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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