HR Business Partner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$43.54 – $50.41/hr

Company

Robert Half

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a healthcare organization in West Allis, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a human resources specialist who can manage a fast-paced employee relations environment while building credibility with leaders and staff across the organization. The position requires a strong balance of sound judgment, expertise, and adaptability, along with the ability to support both strategic HR priorities and day-to-day workforce challenges.Responsibilities:• Act as a key HR partner to operational and senior leaders, offering practical guidance that aligns people strategies with business objectives.• Manage a high volume of employee relations matters each week, including conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and coaching for managers.• Work closely with site-based HR partners and recruiting teams to deliver coordinated support for workforce needs across assigned departments.• Lead or contribute to talent processes such as performance discussions, succession planning, workforce planning, and assessment of employee potential.• Support leaders through organizational change by providing communication guidance, coaching, and strategies that help maintain engagement and stability.• Collaborate with compensation and HR teams on role evaluations, pay recommendations, and internal equity considerations.• Assist with organizational design efforts by reviewing team structures, clarifying role expectations, and improving HR-related processes.• Partner with labor relations stakeholders and union representatives, when applicable, to address contract interpretation, grievances, and broader labor-management matters.• Analyze workforce and HR data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement within the business areas supported.• Deliver training and policy guidance to leaders and employees while helping ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and internal standards.