Human Resources Business Partner

MorseLife Health System; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and Supplemental保险

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

PTO and Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Free Parking

On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria

Career Growth and Internal Advancement

Job summary

MorseLife Health System is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to the leadership team and employees in South Florida. This role focuses on employee experience, compliance with employment laws, and shaping people strategies to support retention, performance, staffing, and resident-centered service.

You will coach managers, lead investigations, oversee lifecycle events, monitor HR metrics, and collaborate on staffing and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with HRBP or similar role.
• Experience in senior living or healthcare environments preferred.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR advisor to leadership and managers.
• Lead employee relations matters including investigations.
• Partner with leadership on staffing and retention strategies.
• Oversee employee lifecycle (transfers, promotions, leaves, offboarding).
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Support workforce planning, turnover analysis, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist in recruitment efforts and onboarding.
• Support performance reviews and goal setting.
• Facilitate employee engagement programs and recognition.

Skills

Employee relations coaching

Performance management

Staffing/recruiting

HR analytics

Regulatory compliance

Confidentiality

HRIS proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

5+ years HR experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About MorseLife

For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.

MorseLife Honors

• Great Place To Work® Certified employer
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
• Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands‑on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.

Academic Partners

• Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
• Barry University
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
• Florida International University (FIU)
• Keiser University
• Lynn University
• Nova Southern University (NSU)
• Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
• South Florida Healthcare Institute
• South University
• University of Miami (UM)

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.

MorseLife by the Numbers

• 40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
• 1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
• Great Place To Work® Certified workplace
• Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
• 11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals
• Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands‑on human resources partner to the leadership team and employees at MorseLife Health System. This role is responsible for supporting positive employee experience while ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, healthcare regulations, and organizational standards. The HRBP partners closely with organization leadership and department managers to develop and implement people strategies that support employee retention, performance, staffing, and high-quality resident care. The HRBP also collaborates with the employee engagement function to support organizational initiatives that contribute to a positive employee experience.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to the HR Director, department leaders, and managers, providing guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, attendance, corrective action, conflict resolution, staffing, policy interpretation, and other organizational matters.
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, workplace concerns, complaints, and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistent and fair practices.
• Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs, improve retention, and develop strategies to attract and retain high-quality caregivers and support staff.
• Oversee and support the employee lifecycle, including transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, touchpoints and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, staffing trends, turnover analysis, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor turnover, absenteeism, vacancies, and other HR metrics and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support recruitment efforts by partnering with hiring managers, recruiters, and leadership to fill critical positions in a timely manner.
• Ensure new employees receive appropriate orientation, required documentation, and training.
• Coordinate and/or support performance review processes and assist managers in developing meaningful performance goals.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, surveys, and retention strategies.
• Support compliance with required employee training, certifications, background checks, and other employment requirements.
• Partner with leadership to promote a culture of respect, inclusion, accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered service.
• Assist with HR audits, regulatory surveys, licensing requirements, and internal compliance reviews.
• Handle sensitive and confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Participate in leadership meetings and provide HR insight on business and operational decisions.
• Support organizational change initiatives and other HR projects.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar role.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living, skilled nursing, healthcare, hospitality, or another highly regulated, service-focused environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Experience coaching and developing managers and leaders.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, retention, performance management, employee engagement, and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and other HR technology.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None required.

Benefits & Perks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Eligible team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free Parking
• On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible, from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At MorseLife, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.

Here’s what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:

• Work for a Great Place To Work® Certified employer where employees are valued, respected, and supported.
• Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
• Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
• Work alongside experienced clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare students committed to excellence.
• Take advantage of ongoing professional development, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal advancement.
• Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Quality, Impact, and Passion.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, patients, families, and fellow team members every single day.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At MorseLife, excellence is more than a goal—it’s our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, innovation, and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences, and we are committed to investing in our people, celebrating their successes, and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Every interaction has the power to brighten someone’s day, restore dignity, and improve quality of life.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission, MorseLife Health System is the place for you.

Join a team where you’ll be valued, supported, and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.

Employment Requirements

At MorseLife, the safety and well-being of our residents, patients, employees, and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre‑employment process, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:

• A 10-panel pre‑employment drug screening.
• A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
• A post‑offer physical examination.
• A QuantiFERON‑TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening, as applicable.
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre‑employment requirements applicable to the position.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for those we serve.

MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.