Description

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner is a trusted, hands-on partner to the Vice President of Human Resources, owning the day-to-day work of employee relations and policy and handbook administration across the Wesley companies. The ideal candidate is a confident, level-headed problem-solver who navigates sensitive employee matters with empathy and discretion while bringing structure and consistency to the policies and processes that keep the organization running smoothly.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including questions, concerns, conflicts, and complaints.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations with fairness, consistency, and discretion, partnering with the VP of Human Resources and General Counsel as needed.
• Help advise and coach managers on performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and corrective action plans.
• Support performance management processes, including reviews, development conversations, and documentation.
• Promote a positive, fair, and compliant workplace culture across all Wesley companies.

Professional Development & Talent Growth

• Take an active role in developing others, partnering with managers to assess skill gaps, build on strengths, and create meaningful opportunities for learning, stretch assignments, and advancement.
• Help assess training needs and source, coordinate, or facilitate development programs, from onboarding and new-manager training to skills and leadership development.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning across the Wesley companies, encouraging managers to invest in the growth of their teams.
• Provide leadership to ensure the ongoing success of Wesley's Pillars Program (our L&D framework).

Policy & Handbook Administration

• Own the maintenance and regular update of the employee handbook across the Wesley companies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that support compliance and operational consistency.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law changes — including multi-state considerations across Tennessee and Nevada — and update policies and practices accordingly.
• Communicate policy changes clearly to employees and managers, and provide related guidance and training.

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage the shared HR inbox, responding in a timely, professional manner and creating and maintaining response templates as needed.
• Champion and help strengthen Wesley’s company culture, partnering with leadership to support employee engagement, recognition, and a positive, values-driven work environment across the Wesley companies.
• Help plan and coordinate company-wide events and engagement activities—such as monthly celebrations and employee appreciation—that connect both remote and in-office employees.
• Serve as backup for benefits administration, supporting enrollments, changes, and terminations across medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other plans.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of employee relations practices and workplace investigation techniques.
• Solid command of federal and state employment law, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Title VII; multi-state experience (TN/NV) a plus.
• Working knowledge of HRIS data management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to build trust with employees and managers at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now (or a similar HRIS) and in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a close-knit HR team.