Human Resources Business Partner

Ensign Services • Pomona, CA

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a full-time, exempt position responsible for serving as the primary HR advisor for operational leaders in the San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Valley areas. This role involves providing expert guidance on employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning. The HRBP will be expected to travel up to 75% of the time, visiting 3-4 facilities per week, primarily within or near Los Angeles, Burbank, or Pomona, CA. The position requires building strong relationships with various leaders, translating HR data into strategic recommendations, supporting people operations, driving onboarding and development, leading through change (including acquisitions), and auditing HR practices for improvement.

Requirements

• 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.
• Pre-employment criminal background screening required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

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

• medical/dental/vision coverage
• company-provided life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• sick/vacation plans
• access to our fully equipped onsite gym (San Juan Capistrano office location)
• support for employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level