HR Business Partner

Cogir Senior Living•Scottsdale, AZ

25d

About The Position

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a hands-on partner to Operations leadership, providing Human Resources support across the employee lifecycle. As part of Cogir’s Colleague Experience team, the HRBP provides day-to-day guidance on performance management, employee development, workforce planning, and policy application, and supports employee relations matters and workplace investigations. The role applies HR policies and practices in consideration of legal requirements, operational needs, and Cogir’s values to help leaders address employee matters and make practical people decisions. This mid-level role supports leaders and employees within an assigned client group, independently handling a range of employee relations and HR matters. The HRBP uses sound judgment, consults with leaders on established policies, and escalates complex or sensitive issues when appropriate. The position also supports process improvements, policy implementation, and training initiatives that promote consistency, compliance, and effective leadership. The position requires 25%–50% travel, including multi-day trips and occasional travel with 24 hours’ notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Three or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR business partnership and employee relations support.
Demonstrated experience providing HR guidance and support to business leaders.
Experience conducting workplace investigations, including employee relations matters involving sensitive or complex concerns.
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Ability to balance business needs, legal considerations, and employee experience.
Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and appropriately escalate matters requiring additional guidance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-site or field-based operations.
Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or similar operational environments.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations leadership, Executive Directors, and Regional leaders on employee relations, performance management, workforce, talent, and day-to-day people matters.
Provide practical, risk-aware guidance on performance concerns, discipline, terminations, policy interpretation, and other complex employee situations.
Coach leaders on performance management, difficult conversations, employee development, and talent needs, promoting accountability, consistency, and fairness.
Advise leaders on interpreting and applying HR policies and practices, escalating complex and high-risk matters as appropriate.
Independently conduct workplace investigations involving misconduct, harassment, retaliation, policy violations, and other workplace concerns.
Prepare investigation findings and recommendations and advise leaders on appropriate next steps and resolutions.
Serve as a primary employee relations resource for an assigned geographic region by gathering and assessing information and supporting fair, practical resolutions.
Apply knowledge of employment laws and regulations, identify compliance and employee relations risks, and partner with Compliance, HR leadership, and Legal as appropriate.
Analyze people and employee relations data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Work with HR and Operations leadership to turn insights into practical recommendations and process improvements.
Contribute to initiatives that improve HR effectiveness, consistency, and the employee experience.
Travel 25%–50%, including multi-day trips and occasional travel with 24 hours’ notice.