People Operations Business Partner; Kalamazoo

Position:People Operations Business Partner

Location: Kalamazoo County

Job :1361

# of Openings:1

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, provided both onsite at a PACE Center and in participant homes. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and, through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides, coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.

• Purpose
• Professional Development
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and SIck Time
• Internal opportunities for growth
• Team Support
• Competitive Pay
• Life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance
• And MORE!

Senior Care Partners PACE seeks an experienced
People Operations Business Partner
to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and team members across the organization. This role combines strategic partnership with a regular onsite presence at assigned locations, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and make a direct impact on the employee experience.

You’ll coach leaders, support employee relations and performance management, strengthen engagement and retention efforts, guide team members through key workplace experiences, and help ensure our people practices are fair, consistent, and aligned with our values.

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and building strong relationships across all levels of an organization. The ideal candidate is approachable, confident, and empathetic, and able to earn trust, influence others, and navigate challenging situations with professionalism and care. Successful candidates are energized by helping leaders succeed, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and skilled at bringing people together to achieve results.

This person balances strong relationship-building with accountability, ensuring that conversations lead to action, initiatives gain momentum, and organizational goals are achieved. They are adaptable, collaborative, and motivated by making a meaningful impact on both team members and the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience required
• Four or more years of HR, People Operations, or employee relations experience required
• Experience coaching leaders and navigating complex workplace situations
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment
• Ability to build trust quickly, influence without authority, and create buy-in across diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, follow through on commitments, and successfully manage initiatives from start to finish
• Adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative, relationship-based approach

Healthcare, PACE, or other highly regulated industry experience is preferred. HR certification is a plus.