Job Title: HR Business Partner Location: System Business Office Department Name: Human Resources Req #: 0000234126 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $95,000 - $130,000 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Regional HRBP - Compliance is responsible for monitoring, interpreting, and advising HR leaders and other internal clients on employment law and workplace compliance matters across the assigned region. This role does not serve as legal counsel but functions as a subject matter expert within HR to ensure policies, practices, and employee relations activities are consistent with current employment laws, regulations, and organizational values. The specialist works collaboratively with internal HR teams, business leaders, and counsel to reduce legal risk, strengthen compliance, and support fair, consistent employment practices. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master s a plus but not required • Minimum 5 years of progressive HR, compliance, or employee relations experience with strong exposure to employment law in the designated region • Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations • Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical HR guidance • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, educate, and build trust at all organizational levels • Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 with ability to analyze date and produce compliance related reports Preferred: • Professional HR certification, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP- preferred Essential Functions: Regulatory Compliance • Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local employment laws across the assigned region, • Partner with HR leadership to create and/or update policies, procedures, and handbooks accordingly, • Conduct compliance audits - e, wage and hour, leave administration, timekeeping - and recommend corrective actions, Advisory Support • Serve as the first point of contact for HR partners and managers on employment law questions in assigned region, • Provide practical, HR-aligned compliance guidance on employee relations, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave, and termination processes in assigned region, • Escalate complex or high-risk issues to senior HR leaders and counsel as appropriate, Training & Education • Develop and deliver training for managers and HR staff on employment law fundamentals in designated region, • Create tools, job aids, and FAQs to help managers understand and apply laws consistently in day-to-day decision-making, Risk Mitigation & Case Support • Review sensitive employee relations cases and provide recommendations aligning with both compliance obligations and organizational values, • Partner with HR Investigations team and counsel on escalated issues, regulatory agency responses -EEOC, DOL, state agencies-, and litigation support as needed, Collaboration • Work closely with HR Centers of Expertise -Benefits, Talent, Compensation- to align compliance practices with HR strategies, • Support HR business partners in ensuring equitable, compliant application of policies across the region, Core Values in Action: • Accountability: Ensure compliance and uphold the highest ethical standards, • Respect: Advise leaders with fairness, equity, and professionalism, • Compassion & Empathy: Balance compliance with a people-first approach, • Excellence: Provide timely, accurate, and solutions-focused guidance, • Curiosity: Stay informed on emerging laws, trends, and best practices, • Empathy: Seek to understand varied perspectives and respond thoughtfully to individual circumstances, • Kindness: Foster a culture of appreciation, patience, and constructive support in all interactions, • Teamwork: collaborate openly with HR colleagues, leaders, and internal/external partners to achieve shared goals, Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance • Dental and Vision Insurance • Retirement Plans • Short & Long Term Disability • Life & Accidental Death Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Wellness Programs • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.