Human Resources Business Partner - Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Partners with senior HR leadership to support strategic plans to attract, develop, and retain talent in collaboration with site operational leadership. Develops strategic partnerships that are integral to the success of the business and to the support and achievement of goals and objectives.

About Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Opening in summer 2026, the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital will serve as a vital healthcare hub, offering:

300+ inpatient beds

60 patient beds and 20 observation beds in the emergency room

10+ operating rooms, including c-section, cardiac and interventional suites

Labor and delivery services, including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after hospital opens

Cardiac care with diagnostic testing at opening, with interventional cardiology services launching shortly thereafter

Neuroscience services with advanced stroke and spine care

Additional specialized programs to launch in the future

This hospital represents one of Orlando Health’s largest investments in Polk County, ensuring long-term access to expert, compassionate care.

• In partnership with HR leadership and site operational leadership, identifies opportunities to enhance workforce effectiveness by analyzing challenges, prescribing solutions, and supporting initiatives.
• Executes full cycle Human Resources and system initiatives in partnership with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Talent and Career Development, Engagement and Retention to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Analyzes HR metrics and business data to identify trends and make recommendations that enhance workforce effectiveness and support business goals.
• Participates in the development of department goals, objectives, and systems to align with the business strategy.
• Supports Director and/or Sr. Director of HR in implementation of Workforce Strategy initiatives.
• Trains and mentors HR staff for onboarding and growth.
• Supports organizational change management initiatives and partners with leadership to execute effective communication and engagement strategies.
• Ensures consistent policy interpretation and education.
• Coaches and influences business leaders in complex Human Resources situations.
• Collaborates with employee relations team to assist and resolve investigations.
• Supports the succession planning process to engage top talent and promote growth.
• Supports HR leadership and partners with leaders to implement and deliver training and development programs throughout the organization in response to trends, cyclical performance improvement initiatives, and other initiatives as identified.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to include Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations concerning employment.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

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