Human Resources Business Partner

Home Office; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Appone in Louisville, KY seeks an HR Business Partner to advise leaders, strengthen employee relations, staffing, compliance, and team performance across assigned communities. This role partners with executives and onsite leaders to provide hands-on support through the employee lifecycle.

You will coach on performance, attendance, and policy interpretation, assist with recruiting for leadership roles, ensure accurate HRIS and payroll setup, and support onboarding with 7-, 30-, 60-, and 90-day

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Business Partner or equivalent advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and compliance.
• Ability to coach leaders and manage lifecycle people programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned communities, partnering with Executives and leaders.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, attendance, corrective action, policy interpretation.
• Support recruiting for leadership and other positions, including postings, screening, offers, and onboarding.

Skills

Employee relations

Staffing

Performance management

Regulatory compliance

Onboarding

Training coaching

HR policy

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted HR advisor to assigned communities, partnering with leaders to strengthen employee relations, staffing, compliance, and team performance. This role provides hands‑on support throughout the employee lifecycle and helps leaders navigate people matters with consistency, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of community operations.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned communities, building strong working relationships with Executive Directors and department leaders through regular communication, L10 participation, and onsite visits.

Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, attendance, corrective action, policy interpretation, and other day‑to‑day workforce matters. Partner with the Director of HR on complex, sensitive, or high‑risk concerns.

Support recruiting for leadership and other assigned positions, including requisition approval, job postings, candidate coordination, offer letters, pre‑employment screening, and clearance requirements.

Ensure new hires are accurately established in the HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems and that onboarding documents, personnel files, and required credentials are complete.

Partner with community leaders to provide a consistent onboarding and orientation experience, including structured 7-, 30-, 60-, and 90‑day check‑ins.

Administer employee benefit programs, open enrollment, FMLA, ADA accommodations, and applicable state leave requirements while maintaining timely and accurate documentation.

Coordinate workers' compensation claims, return‑to‑work processes, and unemployment responses. Monitor trends and recommend opportunities to reduce risk and improve workplace safety.

Maintain accurate employee data and employment records across HR systems, ensuring information is complete, current, and audit‑ready.

Prepare and monitor workforce reporting, including staffing activity, turnover, time‑to‑fill, compliance, and other key HR metrics.

Support regulatory audits, policy implementation, and employment compliance across assigned communities.

Identify workforce trends and operational challenges, then partner with leaders to develop practical solutions that support retention, accountability, employee engagement, and quality resident care.

Train and support Business Office Directors and Executive Assistants on hiring, pre‑employment screening, onboarding, personnel documentation, and HR compliance requirements.

Provide practical tools, checklists, and refresher training to promote consistent HR practices across assigned communities.

Monitor and audit community processes, provide coaching when gaps are identified, and elevate recurring or significant concerns to the Director of HR and appropriate Regional Director.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What We Offer:

• We offer On‑Demand Pay so you can access wages you've already earned between paydays. Perfect for unexpected expenses!
• 401(k) retirement plan (available to both full‑time and part‑time employees)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive, inclusive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits for eligible full‑time employees
• The opportunity to be part of a growing, vibrant company

Exempt/Non‑Exempt Exempt

Full‑Time/Part‑Time Full‑Time

Location Home Office

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.