Strategic HR Business Partner — Field-Based, SC Travel

Ensign Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign Services, Inc. in South Carolina seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to partner with senior leaders and deliver strategic HR value across multiple facilities.

You will advise on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning while traveling to SC facilities several days per week. The role requires a strong HR background in healthcare, excellent communication, and the ability to translate HR concepts into business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Certification with PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP /SHRM-SCP, preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in the healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, employee relations, and performance management practices.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, you know how to speak “operations” and build trust fast.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday is a plus) and reporting to support strategic decisions.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel regularly: 50–75% road and air travel, including 3–4 on-site facility visits weekly.

Responsibilities

• Be a Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with Executive Directors, Directors of Nursing, Market Leaders, and Clinical Market Leaders.
• 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 Affimitive Action programs, and identify process improvements across your markets.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HR / Business)

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Tools

Workday

Job description

Ensign Services, Inc. in South Carolina seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to partner with senior leaders and deliver strategic HR value across multiple facilities.

You will advise on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning while traveling to SC facilities several days per week. The role requires a strong HR background in healthcare, excellent communication, and the ability to translate HR concepts into business outcomes.