HR People Business Partner

Job Summary: The People Business Partner will play a key role in shaping and executing Blakeford's strategic priorities, including culture development, workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent management, leadership development, and enhancing the overall employee experience.

Employment & Recruitment Responsibilities

• Manages job postings and applicant tracking system.
• Recruits, screens, and interviews candidates for various roles.
• Conducts thorough background checks and reference verifications.
• Develops and executes recruitment campaigns and employee retention strategies.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations.
• Maintains complete and confidential personnel files and employment records.
• Monitors unemployment claims and represents the organization in hearings.
• Provides guidance to managers on hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Assists managers/supervisors with performance appraisals and corrective action plans.
• Implements employee engagement and recognition programs to enhance morale.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serves as an advocate for employees, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
• Ensures compliance with progressive discipline policies and procedures.
• Advises managers/supervisors on performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Monitors employee satisfaction and develops initiatives to improve workplace culture.
• Investigates complaints related to workplace conduct, harassment, and discrimination.
• Implements corporate initiatives for employee satisfaction and retention.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administers employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Ensures compliance with wage and hour laws and Department of Labor regulations.
• Updates payroll systems to reflect new hires, terminations, and pay adjustments.
• Provides employees with information regarding compensation and benefits.
• Manages COBRA administration and ensures compliance with continuation coverage requirements.

Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensures workplace safety and adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Reports and tracks work-related injuries, ensuring proper documentation.
• Coordinates return-to-work programs and accommodations for injured employees.
• Identifies and collaborates with preferred healthcare providers for employee injuries.
• Implements and enforces company policies related to health, safety, and workplace conduct.

Staff Development & Training

• Develops and implements ongoing staff development programs.
• Conducts new employee orientations, ensuring comprehensive onboarding.
• Coaches and mentors staff to promote professional growth and career advancement.
• Facilitates leadership training for department heads and supervisors.
• Maintains accurate training records and ensures compliance with company policies.
• Organizes in-service training and professional development workshops.

Supervisory & Administrative Responsibilities

• Oversees HR staff and ensures proper execution of all HR functions.
• Ensures that all HR-related records and files are up to date and properly maintained.
• Participates in leadership meetings and develops policies.
• Implements corporate programs and initiatives as directed.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications in HR are preferred
• 5+ years of HR experience, with a focus on employee relations, accommodations, and compliance
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, unemployment, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbally and written) preferred
• Experience in healthcare HR and regulatory compliance

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of people or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to gain knowledge of ATS, HRIS, Microsoft Office, text messaging, and Internet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment involves the everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Blakeford at Green Hills is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.