Human Resources Business Partner

Skip to Main Content CareersLog inHuman Resources Business PartnerShow All JobsApplyLocationRemote - TX, United StatesJob CategoryHuman ResourcesIndustryHealthcareEmployee TypeExempt - FTMinimum Experience5 YearsContact informationNameAbby HelselPhone515-822-8794Emailabby.hallman@harborhealth.comDescriptionHarbor HealthHR Business PartnerTexas  |  People Operations  |  Full-Time  | HybridPOSITION OVERVIEWHarbor Health is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted, on-the-ground people leader across an assigned region of Texas clinic markets. This role sits at the intersection of employee relations, HR business partnering, and culture — handling complex ER matters while proactively building the manager capability and organizational health that prevents issues from arising in the first place. The ideal candidate brings deep employee relations expertise, sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and the ability to build credibility quickly with clinical and operational leaders at every level. This role reports to the Director of HR Operations, with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer for broader culture strategy alignment and high-stakes escalations, and is central to our mission of transforming healthcare through our payvider model.POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESEmployee Relations & InvestigationsServe as the primary ER resource for your assigned region, managing complex and varied employee relations issues across clinical and administrative staff populationsConduct thorough, fair, and impartial workplace investigations including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violationsSynthesize complex situations into clear, actionable recommendations and resolution plansPartner with legal counsel and the Director of HR Operations on sensitive matters requiring escalationDocument and track ER cases with appropriate confidentiality and rigorIdentify ER patterns and trends within your region and surface proactive recommendations to leadershipHR Business Partnering & Manager SupportAct as a trusted advisor to clinic managers, district leaders, and operational staff on all people matters within your regionCoach managers through performance management processes, difficult conversations, and employee developmentLeverage AI tools to support manager coaching — drafting performance communications, preparing talking points for difficult conversations, and researching compliance scenarios in real timeTranslate complex employment law and compliance requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-HR leadersBuild manager capability and confidence through hands-on support, informal coaching, and targeted trainingSupport workforce planning, role design, and headcount decisions in partnership with operational leadershipPartner with the Director of HR Operations on organizational design and structure as markets evolveCulture Building & Employee ExperienceProactively identify and implement initiatives that minimize employee relations issues before they ariseReinforce Harbor Health culture and values consistently across all clinic locations within your regionSupport culture harmonization efforts related to acquisitions and organizational growthConduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and pulse checks to understand the employee experience and surface improvement opportunitiesChampion an inclusive and engaging work environment across all assigned clinic locationsCompliance & HR OperationsEnsure consistent application of Harbor Health policies, procedures, and practices across your regionPartner with the HR Operations team on benefits, leave administration, and accommodations (ADA/FMLA)Maintain current knowledge of Texas employment law and federal regulations including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, and EEOC requirementsSupport onboarding, offboarding, and the new hire experience for employees within your assigned marketsData, Reporting & ProjectsTrack and analyze people metrics and ER trends for your region,...