Human Resources Business Partner

Ensign Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign Services, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve the North Orange County and surrounding areas.

You will be the primary HR advisor for operational leaders, guiding employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning while visiting facilities 3–4 days per week. You will translate HR data into strategic recommendations, influence outcomes, and travel up to 75% for on-site support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience in the healthcare industry.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, you know how to speak “operations” and build trust fast.
• Proven ability to coach leaders, handle sensitive employee matters, and influence outcomes.
• Experience with Workday and a solid understanding of federal and state labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Be a Trusted Advisor: Build relationships with Executive Directors, Directors of Nursing, Market Leaders, and Clinical Market Leaders.
• Translate HR data, trends, and legal considerations into strategic recommendations for leaders to act on.
• Engage in the Field: visit facilities 3–4 times per week to stay connected and visible.
• Advise on employee relations, terminations, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Support onboarding of new leaders and identify market training needs with Learning & Development.
• Lead HR aspects of acquisitions, including integration planning and cultural alignment.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic HR

Travel readiness

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt position.

Salary: $85,000.00 to $106,099.00 annually, DOE; potential bonus.

Location: Supporting the North Orange County and surrounding areas. Candidates should be comfortable traveling up to 75% of the time, supporting 3–4 facility visits per week. Most travel will be within or near Long Beach, Santa Ana, and Fullerton.

About the Company: Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., which is a national leader in the operation of skilled nursing, senior living, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and other healthcare services. ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. We seek individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace continuous learning, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact. We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

About the Opportunity:
Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships with senior leaders and bringing strategic HR value directly to the business? Do you have a gift for communication—translating complex HR concepts into business outcomes and earning trust at every level?
If so, we invite you to join our team as a Human Resources Business Partner serving the North Orange County and surrounding areas . In this highly visible and hands‑on role, you’ll be the primary HR advisor for our operational leaders, providing expert guidance on employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning—while spending 3 to 4 days per week visiting the facilities you support.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be a Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with Executive Directors, Directors of Nursing, Market Leaders, and Clinical Market Leaders. Help them understand and leverage the value HR brings to operations.
• Communicate with Clarity and Influence: Translate HR data, trends, and legal considerations into strategic recommendations that leaders can act on.
• Engage in the Field: Maintain a best practice of visiting your assigned facilities 3–4 times per week to stay connected, proactive, and visible.
• Support People Operations: Advise on employee relations, terminations, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Drive Onboarding and Development: Support the onboarding of new leaders and help identify market-specific training needs in collaboration with Learning & Development.
• Lead Through Change: Support the HR aspects of acquisitions, including integration planning and cultural alignment.
• Audit and Improve: Review HR practices, monitor Afffirmative Action programs, and identify process improvements across your markets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience in the healthcare industry.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, you know how to speak “operations” and build trust fast.
• Proven ability to coach leaders, handle sensitive employee matters, and influence outcomes.
• Experience with Workday and a solid understanding of federal and state labor laws.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel regulary: 50–75% road and air travel, including 3–4 on‑site facility visits weekly.

Additional Information:

• Pre‑employment criminal background screening required.

What We Offer:

We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. Additionally, enjoy access to our fully equipped onsite gym (San Juan Capistrano office location). We also believe in supporting our employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com .

Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 888-659-3616.