Associate HR Business Partner

Responsibilities: Partner with regional and practice leaders to serve as the go-to HR resource for multiple regions Manage employee relations including investigations, performance plans, documentation, and terminations with escalation support for complex cases Own leaves of absence end-to-end (FMLA, state leave, ADA accommodations) in collaboration with People Ops and Payroll Coach managers on feedback, difficult conversations, and day-to-day people management Monitor turnover, engagement, and ER trends; propose actionable improvements Support onboarding for new hires and managers, ensuring successful 90-day integration Roll out people programs, including review cycles, policy updates, onboarding, and engagement surveys Ensure compliance with state and local employment laws across regions Spend time on-site at clinics to build relationships and trust

Key requirements: 3–5 years in HR as a generalist or HRBP, preferably in a multi-site business Experience handling employee relations and leaves (FMLA, ADA) Calm, fair, judgment-driven approach with strong escalation awareness Strong relationship-building with managers; capable of rapid trust-building Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage many open cases Willingness to travel to clinics across regions; resides near a clinic in the Northeast PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus Healthcare, veterinary, hospitality or retail experience is a plus relationship-building calm and fair judgment strong communication ER case management leave management (FMLA, ADA) state and local employment law compliance