Human Resources Business Partner

We are seeking an individual who thrives in a fast-paced organization, can flex between tactical and strategic responsibilities in their day-to-day work and who enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds. The HR Business Partner will actively participate in and support projects to stabilize and strengthen our HR practices in-line with advancing our people strategy.

Position
Human Resources Business Partner

A Day in the Life
As the HR Business Partner, you will serve as the first point of contact for employee relations, onboarding, and HR coaching across your assigned departments. You’ll support leaders through complex people matters, facilitate effective employee onboarding, and lead initiatives that enhance engagement, equity, and performance. Your role will be a blend of coaching, advising, investigating, and collaborating—with a constant eye toward promoting a healthy and high-performing workplace.


How This Position Contributes to Our Mission
• First point of contact for leaders and team members for all aspects of the employee life cycle. Effectively coordinate overall HR support for employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, experience, and engagement.
• Coach management team on a range of leadership and HR issues including people implications of organizational decisions, workforce planning and talent development
• Lead all employee relations with professional grit with the aim of empowering employees and supervisors to have the tools and resources vital to resolve disagreements with mutual respect.
• Lead intake, make recommendations, and support resolution of sensitive employee relations matters; conduct workplace investigations if/as needed. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management and HR compliance issues
• Serves as champion, leads or supports initiatives focused on enhancing organization effectiveness, performance and talent, including but not limited to organization design and effectiveness, performance management, identification of training/development needs for division (nominations, coaching related to HR practices), employee engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ensures the completion of all team member changes in the HRIS and other vendor systems as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced education in HR, business, or related field preferred
• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience with a strong working knowledge of and experience in multiple human resources subject areas including employee relations, employment/labor law, performance management, learning & development, change management, organizational development, and compensation/benefits.
• Proven success supporting departments of 200+ employees
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite and utilizing HRIS systems.
• Experience working in a healthcare and/or non-profit organization strongly preferred.

What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents
• Full Healthcare and Benefits package
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Match
• Training and certification opportunities
• Continued education programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sanctuary Certified Organization

Who We Are
Home of the Innocents is a 145-year-old non-profit, dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and values-led workforce.

Home of the Innocents Impact
• Total service recipients in 2024: 3,562
• Campus size: 22 acres located near downtown Louisville
• Residential Treatment Program: Second largest in Kentucky
• Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city
• 13 different programs serving children and families, providing services such as:
• Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
• Emergency shelter for children in crisis
• Foster care and adoption support
• Community-based behavioral health programs
• Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Only facility in Kentucky serving medically complex young adults and children, and 1 of only 12 in the nation.

If you're passionate about making a difference for children, families, and our community, we invite you to apply!