People Partner

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

In this role, as People Partner, you will be responsible for overseeing all human resources activities and initiatives for the Territory assigned. Acting as a strategic partner with the leadership team of these client groups, you’ll provide comprehensive and integrated HR leadership. Adopting the HR strategy, you’ll drive the strategic HR agenda within the market.  This role is hybrid, with some work from home and some work in the office location.

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a People Partner by keeping a team of elite healthcare professionals operational.

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a People Partner who shares our commitment to distinction and progress. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

As an Elara Caring People Partner, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Consults with branch management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.   Assist with the onboarding of new management to ensure understanding of HR practices, policies, programs, and protocols.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with your HRD and operations leadership to identify areas of need and develop solutions and programs to help meet business and HR goals.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance.  Assist in coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Works closely with management and employees to ensure an engaged and productive work environment with a focus on retention. Manage the utilization of companywide 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 policy understanding and adherence.
• Ensure state, CMS, and accreditation agency requirements of employment are met.  Maintain HR files with assistance of HR Coordinator and audit for regulatory compliance.
• Deploy Human Resources Support Resources to meet client group’s need. Ensure 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, and UE support, and HR Operations/Payroll.
• Proactively assist in resolving employee and manager issues or concerns to ensure a great employee experience at Elara Care.
• Perform other duties and 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
• Able to strategically apply concepts and initiatives that align with the 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

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected].

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.