Portfolio HR Leader
About The Position
Pennant is seeking an innovative, ownership‑minded HR Resource to support our home health, hospice, and home care agencies across California and select multi‑state operations. This role partners closely with agency leaders and local HR/Payroll Representatives to deliver practical, compliant, and people‑centered HR solutions that drive performance, engagement, and cultural excellence. As a member of the regional HR team, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor, coach leaders through complex employee matters, support operational initiatives, and champion Pennant’s unique culture while ensuring strong California and federal employment law compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (HR, Business, or related field preferred)
- 5+ years of HR Business Partner or strategic HR experience.
- Strong working knowledge of California employment law; multi‑state experience strongly preferred.
- Proven strength in employee relations, coaching leaders, and managing sensitive issues.
- Collaborative, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent communication, judgment, and discretion.
- Willingness to travel within the region.
Nice To Haves
- SHRM certification a plus.
- Healthcare industry experience preferred.
- Workday experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic HR partner to agency site HR and leaders, providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
- Proactively identify employee relations trends and risks; address issues early to prevent escalation.
- Coach local site HR Representatives on performance management, corrective action, documentation, attendance, and misconduct.
- Support engagement, retention, leadership development, and culture‑building initiatives aligned with CAPLICO.
- Advise on and ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws (wage & hour, leaves, ADA/FEHA, workers’ compensation, etc.).
- Assist with investigations, accommodations/interactive process, organizational changes, and workforce actions.
- Provide Workday support including onboarding, offboarding, compensation, talent actions, and reporting.
- Partner with Compliance, Payroll, Benefits, Legal, and HR Operations on training, acquisitions, and audits.
- Analyze HR metrics (turnover, claims, engagement data) and recommend improvement strategies.
- Serve as a culture champion and ambassador of Pennant’s HR resources and values.
Benefits
- We are committed to providing a competitive Total Rewards Package that meets our employee’s needs. From a choice of medical, dental and vision plan to retirement savings opportunities through a 401(k), company match and various other features, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- We believe in great work, and we celebrate our employees' efforts and accomplishments both locally and companywide, recognizing people daily through our Moments of Truth Program.
- In addition to recognition, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and development. We provide employees a wide range of free e-courses through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
