Human Resources Business Partner
About The Position
Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships with senior leaders and bringing strategic HR value directly to the business? Do you have a gift for communication—translating complex HR concepts into business outcomes and earning trust at every level? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Human Resources Business Partner serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In this highly visible and hands-on role, you’ll be the primary HR advisor for our operational leaders, providing expert guidance on employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning—while spending 3 to 4 days per week visiting the facilities you support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience in the healthcare industry.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills—you know how to speak “operations” and build trust fast.
- Proven ability to coach leaders, handle sensitive employee matters, and influence outcomes.
- Experience with Workday and a solid understanding of federal and state labor laws.
- Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to travel regularly—50–75% road and air travel, including 3–4 on-site facility visits weekly.
Responsibilities
- Be a Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with Executive Directors, Directors of Nursing, Market Leaders, and Clinical Market Leaders. Help them understand and leverage the value HR brings to operations.
- Communicate with Clarity and Influence: Translate HR data, trends, and legal considerations into strategic recommendations that leaders can act on.
- Engage in the Field: Maintain a best practice of visiting your assigned facilities 3–4 times per week to stay connected, proactive, and visible.
- Support People Operations: Advise on employee relations, terminations, performance management, and HR compliance.
- Drive Onboarding and Development: Support the onboarding of new leaders and help identify market-specific training needs in collaboration with Learning & Development.
- Lead Through Change: Support the HR aspects of acquisitions, including integration planning and cultural alignment.
- Audit and Improve: Review HR practices, monitor Affirmative Action programs, and identify process improvements across your markets.
Benefits
- We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans.
- We also believe in supporting our employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.
- Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com [https://ensignbenefits.com/].
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
