Talent & Workforce Partner

Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC407270 Human Resources Summary: Additional Information: Provides strategic and operational HR partnership focused on talent strategy, workforce planning, compliance, and employee experience specific to research environments. The Partner acts as a trusted advisor to research leadership, Principal Investigators (PIs), and research teams, while serving as a connector to HR Centers of Excellence to ensure tailored, compliant, and responsive solutions. Required Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent Recommended Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study. Required Work Experience: Recommended Work Experience: Related field - 4+ years of progressive HR experience; experience in research, academic medicine, or grant-funded environments strongly preferred. Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HRCI, SHRM-CP - SHRM Description 1. Serve as the dedicated HR Partner to ACRI leadership, PIs, and research teams, providing research-specific, consultative support. 2. Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce transitions for grant-funded, time-limited, and specialized research roles. 3. Advise on workforce planning tied to grant awards, renewals, closeouts, and funding changes. 4. Partner with research leaders to design roles, job structures, and career pathways that support sustainable growth. 5. Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, and corrective action using a research-aware approach. 6. Partner with Research Administration, Compliance, Legal, and Immigration on grants, visas, effort reporting, and funding eligibility. 7. Interpret and apply HR policies through a research lens, recommending practical adaptations when needed. 8. Collaborate with HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Health, Learning) to tailor programs for ACRI. 9. Support change management, engagement, and culture initiatives that strengthen retention and performance in research. 10. Other duties as assigned. Arkansas Childrenu2019s ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Childrenu2019s is driven by four core valuesu2014safety, teamwork, compassion and excellenceu2014which inform every action. Arkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Childrenu2019s has met the unique needs of children. But weu2019re more than just a hospital treating sick kidsu2014our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Childrenu2019s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the stateu2019s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Childrenu2019s Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _u201cArkansas Childrenu2019s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at childrenu2019s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.u201d_ Michael u2013 Business Operations Manager u201cArkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.u201d Linda u2013 Information Systems Analyst u201cWe are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.u201d Angela u2013 Parking and Fleet Coordinator u201cCare, love, and hope for childrenu201d Kathy u2013 Administrative Assistant u201cWhen I think of my time here at Arkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of lifeu201d Nick u2013 Supply AssistantArkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Created: 2026-02-04