Job Description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven HR Business Partner to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

HR Employee Relations

*This position is expected to be full-time in-office

*May require occasional travel to off-campus clinics in the Denver metro

Join a dynamic HR team where collaboration isn't just a buzzword - it's how we work every day. As part of our close-knit group of HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Specialists, you'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who share knowledge, tackle challenges together, and celebrate each other's successes. Here, your voice matters and your expertise is valued. We're more than just coworkers; we're strategic partners who learn from each other while contributing to our organization's success.

Beyond the role itself, you'll find an environment where we prioritize strong leadership, a positive employee experience, and exceptional care and service for our patients and community. If you're looking for an opportunity to partner across a complex, mission-driven healthcare system and make a meaningful impact on our leaders and workforce, we'd love to talk with you.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, advancing organizational effectiveness by driving employee experience initiatives, leadership development, and data-driven workforce planning. Utilizing skills in analytics and change management, the HRBP develops and implements targeted intervention strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. This role ensures workforce planning aligns with organizational goals, championing cultural transformation and fostering a high-performing workplace. Acting as a trusted consultant, the HRBP integrates employment practices, talent management strategies, and regulatory compliance into business planning to support sustainable growth and success.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Management:
  • Analyze workforce trends and metrics to address current and future organizational needs.
  • Guide workforce design and structure to meet short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Support the development of high-potential employees and leaders.
  (20%)
• Leadership Development
  • Advise leaders on performance management and team engagement strategies.
  • Support leaders in building high-performing teams, operationalizing behavior that leads to desired culture and business outcomes.
  • Provide coaching to reinforce learning and drive behavior change.
  • Facilitate succession planning and talent management initiatives.
  (20%)
• Employee Experience & Culture
  • Collaborate with leaders to enhance engagement and workplace culture.
  • Design and implement initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Align organizational culture initiatives with business strategy.
  (20%)
• Employee Relations Strategy
  • Analyze performance trends to develop proactive interventions.
  • Create strategies to improve workplace dynamics and mitigate future issues.
  • Consult with employee relations and senior leaders on complex matters.
  (20%)
• HR Technology & Analytics
  • Leverage HR systems and metrics to analyze workforce trends.
  • Develop data-driven strategies to enhance engagement and retention.
  • Provide leaders with actionable insights and recommendations based on analytics.
  (10%)
• Change Management and Program Implementation
  • Lead the rollout of HR initiatives to support business transformation.
  • Develop and execute communication strategies for organizational changes.
  • Promote adoption of new HR programs and processes.
  • Communicate the business value of strategic workforce planning initiatives to stakeholders.
  (10%)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, OR equivalent work experience ( Required)

Work Experience

• 4-6 years Progressive Human Resources experience, with a strong foundation in generalist and employee relations functions ( Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Business acumen and consultative skills.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with HR systems and analytics.
• Change management expertise.
• Strong understanding of employment law.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Intermediate level of public speaking and facilitator skills in order to speak effectively and persuasively on matters of interest to employees, and serves as facilitator on employee focus groups.
• Intermediate Leadership skills to act as a Lead to Employee Relations staff as assigned.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$88,400.00 - $137,000.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.