People Partner

People Partner at Elara Caring

At Elara Caring, we offer a unique opportunity to significantly contribute to the growth of the home care industry. Every employee here has the chance to make a real difference by upholding our mission daily. Join our esteemed team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

As a People Partner, you will be responsible for overseeing all human resources activities and initiatives within your assigned Territory. You will act as a strategic partner to the leadership team of these client groups, providing comprehensive and integrated HR leadership. By adopting the overall HR strategy, you will drive the strategic HR agenda within your designated market. This role operates on a hybrid model, combining work-from-home flexibility with in-office presence.

Elara Caring is committed to delivering care where our patients live, believing that the best place for care is within their home. We provide high-quality care to over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home setting. Every team member contributes to this mission, meaning you, as a People Partner, have countless opportunities to impact our ability to keep an elite team of healthcare professionals operational.

To maintain our position as an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we seek a People Partner who embodies our commitment to distinction and progress. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities of a People Partner

• Consults with branch management, offering HR guidance as appropriate.
• Assists with the onboarding of new management to ensure a clear understanding of HR practices, policies, programs, and protocols.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in collaboration with your HR Director and operations leadership to identify needs and develop solutions and programs that align with business and HR goals.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance, assisting with coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Works closely with management and employees to foster an engaged and productive work environment, with a strong focus on retention.
• Manages the utilization of company-wide engagement and communications programs, including the Elara Heroes program, online recognition platform, and Elara Care app.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation counseling to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Ensures compliance with state, CMS, and accreditation agency employment requirements. Maintains HR files with the assistance of an HR Coordinator and audits for regulatory compliance.
• Deploys Human Resources Support Resources to meet client group needs. Ensures excellent HR service delivery through coordinated efforts with the HR Service Center for frontline support, Learning and Development, Comp and Benefits, Worker’s Comp, Leave Management, UE support, and HR Operations/Payroll.
• Proactively assists in resolving employee and manager issues or concerns to ensure a positive employee experience at Elara Caring.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.
• Pet insurance.

What is Required?

• Bachelor’s degree OR a High School Diploma with 2 to 5 years of experience as a Human Resources Business Partner.
• 2+ years of Human Resources experience is required.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Knowledge of Human Resources Management Systems, preferably Workday.
• Ability to strategically apply concepts and initiatives that align with business directives.
• Experience in Home Health service or Hospice environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of performance management; conflict resolution, with the ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Elara Caring values the unique skills of veterans and military spouses and encourages applications from military veterans and their families.

Key skills/competency

• HR Business Partner
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• HR Policy & Compliance
• Strategic HR
• Workday HRIS
• Federal & State Employment Laws
• Onboarding & Retention
• Conflict Resolution
• Employee Engagement