Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands-on human resources partner to the leadership team and employees at Morse Life Health System. This role is responsible for supporting positive employee experience while ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, healthcare regulations, and organizational standards. The HRBP partners closely with organization leadership and department managers to develop and implement people strategies that support employee retention, performance, staffing, and high-quality resident care.

The HRBP also collaborates with the employee engagement function to support organizational initiatives that contribute to a positive employee experience.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to the HR Director, department leaders, and managers, providing guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, attendance, corrective action, conflict resolution, staffing, policy interpretation, and other organizational matters.
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, workplace concerns, complaints, and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistent and fair practices.
• Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs, improve retention, and develop strategies to attract and retain high-quality caregivers and support staff.
• Oversee and support the employee lifecycle, including transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, touchpoints and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, staffing trends, turnover analysis, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor turnover, absenteeism, vacancies, and other HR metrics and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support recruitment efforts by partnering with hiring managers, recruiters, and leadership to fill critical positions in a timely manner.
• Ensure new employees receive appropriate orientation, required documentation, and training.
• Coordinate and/or support performance review processes and assist managers in developing meaningful performance goals.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, surveys, and retention strategies.
• Support compliance with required employee training, certifications, background checks, and other employment requirements.
• Partner with leadership to promote a culture of respect, inclusion, accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered service.
• Assist with HR audits, regulatory surveys, licensing requirements, and internal compliance reviews.
• Handle sensitive and confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Participate in leadership meetings and provide HR insight on business and operational decisions.
• Support organizational change initiatives and other HR projects.

Perform all other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar role.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living, skilled nursing, healthcare, hospitality, or another highly regulated, service-focused environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Experience coaching and developing managers and leaders.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, retention, performance management, employee engagement, and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and other HR technology.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free Parking
• On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible, from your application through your first day as a member of the Morse Life family.

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