Regional HR Field Partner - East

Nuclear Care Partners•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The East Regional HR Field Partner serves as a strategic liaison between Human Resources and field operations across the East region. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, this role partners closely with regional and branch leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, foster strong employee engagement, and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies. This is a hands-on, people-first role supporting employee relations, leading investigations, guiding leaders through complex HR matters, and helping create positive, compliant, and high-performing work environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience.
Strong knowledge of employee relations, investigations, employment law, and performance management.
Excellent computer and technology skills.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the East region.

Nice To Haves

PHR and/or SPHR certification.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams.
Healthcare, home health, or regulated industry experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and workplace concerns.
Partner with Regional and Branch leadership to implement HR strategies that support business goals and operational performance.
Support organizational change initiatives by providing guidance and ensuring effective communication.
Act as the primary lead for employee relations and investigations, including complaints, disciplinary actions, and management-level terminations.
Advise and coach leaders on progressive discipline, performance improvement, and employee development.
Attend and facilitate disciplinary meetings when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including home health–specific regulations.
Investigate and respond to agency charges related to discrimination, wage and hour issues, and other employment matters.
Partner with legal counsel as needed to prepare responses and mitigate risk.
Act as liaison for workers’ compensation matters and participate in unemployment hearings when required.
Track and analyze employee turnover and retention trends; develop strategies to improve retention.
Guide managers through performance review cycles and goal-setting processes.
Support and oversee patient care staffing processes, including hiring support, performance discussions, discipline, compensation, and staff relations.
Provide HR policy interpretation and direction to branches and remote locations.
Maintain accurate and compliant HR records; audit files and systems as needed.
Act as a liaison between HR, operations, and external agencies.
Complete projects and assignments as directed by the Head of Human Resources.
Travel across the East region as needed to support field teams.