At NorthBay Health, this Manager provides strategic and operational support to the executive and operational leaders within assigned functional areas. This role serves as a trusted advisor partnering with leadership as, aligning human resources strategies with organizational goals, workforce planning, employee engagement, labor and employee relations, talent management, and change management initiatives, ensuring consistent execution of HR programs, policies, and workforce strategies across the organization. The role partners closely with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Organizational Development, Learning, Employee Labor and Relations, Leave of Absence, Workplace Culture and Compliance to deliver integrated HR solutions that support a high-performing, patient-centered culture.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Strategic Partnership
Partner with operation’s leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with strategic business objectives.
Consults with management and provide guidance on human resources matters.
Meets with leaders in area regularly and participates in operation meetings as requested.
Possess a deep understanding of the business model, diagnose organizational needs, connect and deploy team capabilities, and consult with customer groups on operational strategies to improve business performance through people.
Leads programs and initiatives, champions the organization's culture, and develops practical local solutions to achieve business objectives.
Employee & Labor Relations
Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and labor laws.
Promote a positive work environment and engagement initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor on performance and employee relations matters, conducting investigations and resolving complex issues. Supports PIP, corrective action, termination and RIF processes.
Coaches leaders to reduce risk to the organization, assists in resolving workplace issues.
Manages accommodation, and fitness for duty processes.
Collaboratively works with the Manager of Labor Relations, interprets collective bargaining agreements and supports labor relations activities, including grievance.
Talent Management & Development
Supports performance management, check-ins, goal setting, evaluations, career development and coaching.
Partners with leadership on succession planning, growing staff and leadership development initiatives.
Works closely with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. Coordinates as appropriate with learning leaders to development programs.
Coaching leaders to enhance their people-leadership capabilities. Ensure the quality of HR service delivery through effective collaboration with our HR operational services.
Trains at least one HR topic for the organization.
Compliance & Policy Management
Stays abreast and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO).
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures consistently across departments.
Support audits and regulatory requirements, particularly in healthcare environments if applicable.
Change Management & Organizational Development
Supports change initiatives, including restructuring, mergers, or process improvements.
A key requirement of this role is the ability to use analytical tools to inform business decisions.
Coaches leaders/staff on change management best practices.
Leadership
Leads, coaches, hire and develop a team of HR Business Partners to ensure effective support of organizational and departmental objectives.
Advise leaders and partners on employee relations matters, performance
As requested, may analyze workforce metrics and trends, including turnover, vacancy rates, engagement, and labor productivity, to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
Lead or support enterprise HR initiatives, committees, and cross-functional projects aligned with organizational priorities.
Interpersonal Skills and Values
Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Why NorthBay Health
NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.
We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.
We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.
NorthBay Health Benefits Options
NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.
Compensation Structure
NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.
Remote Work Disclosure
NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.
Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.
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