People Operations Business Partner

Senior Care Partners PACE; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Paid Holidays

PTO and Sick Time

Growth Opportunities

Team Support

Job summary

Senior Care Partners PACE seeks a People Operations Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to leaders and staff across the organization. The role combines strategic partnership with regular onsite presence to strengthen employee experience, coach leaders, and guide employee relations and performance management.

The ideal candidate brings a collaborative, relationship-driven approach, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in HR, People Operations, or employee relations.
• Experience coaching leaders in complex workplace settings.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to build trust quickly, influence without authority, and gain buy-in.
• Proven ability to drive results and manage initiatives end to end.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and relationship-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders and teams on people practices across the organization.
• Coach leaders and support employee relations and performance management.
• Strengthen engagement and retention efforts throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Guide teams through key workplace experiences, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Foster trust, collaboration, and accountability to achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Relationship building

Coaching leaders

Employee relations

Employment law

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, provided both onsite at a PACE Center and in participant homes. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and, through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides, coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.

Why You'll Love it Here:

• Purpose
• Professional Development
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and SIck Time
• Internal opportunities for growth
• Team Support
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance
• And MORE!

People Operations Business Partner

Senior Care Partners PACE seeks an experienced People Operations Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and team members across the organization. This role combines strategic partnership with a regular onsite presence at assigned locations, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and make a direct impact on the employee experience. You'll coach leaders, support employee relations and performance management, strengthen engagement and retention efforts, guide team members through key workplace experiences, and help ensure our people practices are fair, consistent, and aligned with our values.

Who Thrives In This Role

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and building strong relationships across all levels of an organization. The ideal candidate is approachable, confident, and empathetic, and able to earn trust, influence others, and navigate challenging situations with professionalism and care. Successful candidates are energized by helping leaders succeed, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and skilled at bringing people together to achieve results. This person balances strong relationship-building with accountability, ensuring that conversations lead to action, initiatives gain momentum, and organizational goals are achieved. They are adaptable, collaborative, and motivated by making a meaningful impact on both team members and the organization.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience required
• Four or more years of HR, People Operations, or employee relations experience required
• Experience coaching leaders and navigating complex workplace situations
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment
• Ability to build trust quickly, influence without authority, and create buy-in across diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, follow through on commitments, and successfully manage initiatives from start to finish
• Adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative, relationship-based approach

Healthcare, PACE, or other highly regulated industry experience is preferred. HR certification is a plus.