Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

About the job

We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Clinical Operations and serve as a strategic advisor and operational partner. This role is responsible for aligning people strategies with clinical and business objectives in a fast-paced, multi-state, highly regulated environment.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role that blends employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and compliance. The HRBP will work closely with Clinical Managers, Directors, and cross-functional partners to support a distributed workforce of clinical and non-clinical care teams, including field-based staff serving high-acuity populations.

This is a remote position with occasional travel required for training, meetings, and other business needs. At this time we are only considering applicants in the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Utah or Texas.

What you’ll do

Strategic Partnership & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Clinical teams to align people strategies with operational goals, growth targets, and patient outcomes
• Provide guidance on organizational design, team structure, and span of control to support scalability and quality of care
• Analyze workforce data (turnover, engagement, caseload distribution, productivity) to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions
• Support workforce planning efforts including headcount forecasting, role design, and succession planning

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to clinical leaders on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, investigations, and corrective actions
• Coach managers on delivering effective feedback, navigating complex employee situations, and driving accountability
• Lead and support performance management processes, including PIPs, terminations, and development planning
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of policies across multiple states, with a strong focus on complex employment laws

Clinical Workforce Support

• Develop deep understanding of clinical roles (e.g., Clinical Managers, RNs, LVNs, behavioral health providers) and associated challenges
• Partner with leaders to address burnout, caseload balance, and field-based workforce challenges
• Support initiatives to improve retention and engagement for employees working with high-acuity and vulnerable populations
• Provide guidance on clinical-specific considerations including licensure, scope of practice, and patient-facing risk factors

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave laws, and healthcare-specific regulations
• Partner with HR Compliance to manage investigations, documentation, and risk mitigation strategies
• Support audits related to HR processes, documentation, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA-adjacent workforce considerations)

Your experience and qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in an HR Business Partner or similar strategic role
• Experience supporting clinical, healthcare, or field-based workforces (home health, behavioral health, or similar preferred)
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations and performance management in multi-state environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting leaders in fast-paced, high-growth organizations
• Working knowledge of California employment law strongly preferred
• Experience supporting remote and/or hybrid distributed teams
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide actionable insights
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills