Duke Careers

Director, HR Business Partner

Duke Careers

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Durham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as senior escalation point for professional conduct, behavioral, and complex employee relations matters related to physicians and APPs
  • Oversee enterprise clinician leave and ADA processes in collaboration with the Clinician Service Center, SOM Hub and Talent Care Center Leave Administrator, and SOM HUB
  • Ensure accurate payroll and pay continuation for physicians and APPs, including stipends and protected academic time
  • Serve as system-level authority for policy interpretation related to dual employment, academic appointments, and payroll
  • Partner with the Duke Health Well-Being & Resilience Office, CAOs, and clinical leadership to support clinician wellness and engagement efforts
  • Partner with the School of Medicine and DHIP to ensure HR processes and policies that interface across both entities are aligned to enterprise standards and create a seamless experience for clinicians and leaders
  • Lead and develop HRBP supporting physicians and APPs across DUHS and DHIP

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Master’s degree preferred (Human Resources, Business, or Health Administration)
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience in a large health system or academic medical center, with demonstrated experience supporting physician and APP populations
  • Prior experience working with dual employment/faculty structures preferred
  • Experience leading HRBPs or specialists in a matrixed organization strongly desired
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development budget
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Global team events

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
HR processespayroll managementemployee relationspolicy interpretationleave administrationdual employmentacademic appointmentsHRBP leadershipmatrix organization experience
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingengagementwellness support
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree (Human Resources, Business, or Health Administration)