Human Resources Business Partner

The Home Of The Innocents Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Louisville is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to enhance HR practices and support employee relations. The role involves coaching management, facilitating onboarding, and promoting a healthy workplace culture. Candidates should have 6–8 years of HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree, preferably within a healthcare or non-profit setting.

Benefits

Full Healthcare and Benefits package

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Fund Investment opportunity

Training and certification opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Sanctuary Certified Organization

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and labor law.
• Experience in healthcare or non-profit organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for employee relations and onboarding.
• Lead initiatives to enhance engagement and performance.
• Conduct workplace investigations as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Learning & development

Change management

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced education in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM

We are seeking an individual who thrives in a fast-paced organization, can flex between tactical and strategic responsibilities in their day-to-day work and who enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds. The HR Business Partner will actively participate in and support projects to stabilize and strengthen our HR practices in-line with advancing our people strategy.

Position
Human Resources Business Partner

A Day in the Life
As the HR Business Partner, you will serve as the first point of contact for employee relations, onboarding, and HR coaching across your assigned departments. You’ll support leaders through complex people matters, facilitate effective employee onboarding, and lead initiatives that enhance engagement, equity, and performance. Your role will be a blend of coaching, advising, investigating, and collaborating—with a constant eye toward promoting a healthy and high-performing workplace.

How This Position Contributes to Our Mission

• First point of contact for leaders and team members for all aspects of the employee life cycle. Effectively coordinate overall HR support for employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, experience, and engagement.
• Coach management team on a range of leadership and HR issues including people implications of organizational decisions, workforce planning and talent development
• Lead all employee relations with professional grit with the aim of empowering employees and supervisors to have the tools and resources vital to resolve disagreements with mutual respect.
• Lead intake, make recommendations, and support resolution of sensitive employee relations matters; conduct workplace investigations if/as needed. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management and HR compliance issues
• Serves as champion, leads or supports initiatives focused on enhancing organization effectiveness, performance and talent, including but not limited to organization design and effectiveness, performance management, identification of training/development needs for division (nominations, coaching related to HR practices), employee engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ensures the completion of all team member changes in the HRIS and other vendor systems as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced education in HR, business, or related field preferred
• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience with a strong working knowledge of and experience in multiple human resources subject areas including employee relations, employment/labor law, performance management, learning & development, change management, organizational development, and compensation/benefits.
• Proven success supporting departments of 200+ employees
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite and utilizing HRIS systems.
• Experience working in a healthcare and/or non-profit organization strongly preferred.

What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents

• Full Healthcare and Benefits package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Fund Investment opportunity
• Training and certification opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sanctuary Certified Organization

Who We Are
Home of the Innocents is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven workforce.

Home of the Innocents Impact

• 22-acre campus near downtown Louisville
• Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky
• Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city
• 145 years serving children and families (founded in 1880)
• 13 different programs, including emergency shelter, therapeutic foster care, clinical services, and more
• Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Only facility in Kentucky—and one of just 12 in the nation—serving medically complex children and young adults

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