HR BUSINESS PARTNER (ON-SITE, LEXINGTON, KY)

Compass Group•Lexington, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Business Partner is an onsite HR leader supporting hospitality, facilities, environmental services, patient services, and other support services within higher education and healthcare. Reporting to the Enterprise Vice President of Human Resources, this role connects enterprise HR strategy with day-to-day business needs. The HR Business Partner works closely with business line leaders and HR teams to support workforce priorities, identify risks and opportunities, and promote consistent HR practices across operations. The role partners with HR Business Partners, onsite HR managers, and operational leaders to develop people strategies; coaches leaders on workforce decisions, organizational change, and team effectiveness; and supports onsite HR managers with coaching and guidance. It also supports complex employee relations matters, investigations, and performance concerns; contributes to workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, and leadership development; and promotes compliance with employment laws, company policies, and other applicable requirements.

Requirements

Five or more years of HR experience in a multi-site environment.
Union experience required.
Strong background in employee relations and talent management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret data to support business decisions and recommend people strategies.
Strong relationship-building, coaching, and influencing skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple business lines and HR teams.
Experience supporting change management and talent development.
Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
Ability to balance business needs with consistent HR practices.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience supporting complex, operationally focused, or frontline workforces preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with business line HR Business Partners, onsite HR managers, and operational leaders to understand business needs and implement people strategies.
Coach leaders on workforce decisions, organizational change, and team effectiveness; identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend practical solutions.
Provide coaching, guidance, and support to onsite HR managers while promoting consistent HR practices across service lines.
Assist with complex HR matters and coordinate escalation to the Enterprise Vice President of Human Resources or an appropriate HR resource when needed.
Support complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and performance concerns; identify trends, recommend proactive solutions, and partner with appropriate departments on labor management matters.
Partner with operations, HR managers, and Talent Acquisition to anticipate staffing needs and strengthen recruiting and retention strategies.
Use workforce and turnover trends to identify priorities, build sustainable talent pipelines, and support onboarding, career development, internal mobility, recognition, and retention efforts.
Coordinate talent reviews and succession planning across business lines; identify high-potential talent, critical roles, and development needs.
Partner with leaders and HR managers to support leadership development, internal mobility, and career growth.
Promote consistent HR practices and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and applicable requirements; provide guidance and escalate complex or higher-risk matters as appropriate.