HR Business Partner - Local Government Division

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare services provider seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with business goals. This role involves employee relations, compliance, and support for management and employees. Ideal candidates should have a BA in a related field and at least 3 years of HR management experience. Expertise in training, change management, and HR initiatives is essential. The position requires some travel to government sites, and offers an inclusive work environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in human resources management/partner role.
• Corrections and/or Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contact for employee relations and compliance.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations and support collaboration.
• Identify training needs and lead onboarding processes for new hires.
• Provide input on organizational structure and assist with policy revisions.
• Implement HR programs and work with internal teams for engagement.

Skills

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Training & development

Change management

Education

BA/BS in Business, Human Resources, or a related field

Job description

HR Business Partner - Local Government Division

Join us and make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Bring your passion for people and help our team provide quality care to vulnerable and often overlooked individuals.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Eligible employees also receive:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Why Us

Our deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals is what unites our team. Every day we show up with non‑judgmental compassion, providing hope and healing to those who need it most. Join our mission to deliver quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

How you make a difference

The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic consultant to business leaders, ensuring HR strategies align with organizational goals to drive success. By delivering value‑added services, they foster an engaged workforce and support both management and employees. Their expertise spans a wide range of HR functions, including compliance, employee relations, onboarding, policy interpretation, employment law, compensation, benefits, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee relations & compliance: serve as a key contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, fair policy administration, and compliance with state, federal, and local laws. Conduct investigations, provide guidance on findings, and propose solutions.
• Manager & employee support: advise and coach managers on employee relations, including union environments, while collaborating with management to improve work relationships, morale, productivity, and retention. Partner with other HR functions to drive engagement and workforce planning.
• Training & development: identify training and coaching needs, provide tailored solutions, and lead onboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for new hires. Conduct compliance training, including union‑related policies and National Labor Relations Act requirements.
• Organizational & policy strategy: provide input on organizational structure, drive change management, and assist with handbook and policy revisions to align with regulatory updates. Ensure compliance across HR functions by reviewing and communicating legal changes.
• HR initiatives & collaboration: work with internal teams and HR centers of excellence (COEs) to implement HR programs and initiatives, such as employee engagement, succession planning, and union engagement. Interface with union negotiators and support broader HR strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• BA/BS in Business, Human Resources, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in human resources management/partner role
• Corrections and/or Healthcare industry experience is a plus

Licenses / Certifications

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP certification preferred

This position will travel on occasion to local government sites.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.