Regional Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Department : Human Resources
Reports To : Vice President of Human Resources
Classification : Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried)
Travel Required : 50–70% within assigned region (approx. 9 facilities / 1,200–1,500 employees)
Position Summary
The Regional Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the strategic and operational HR leader for a defined geographic region, supporting approximately 9 facilities and up to 1,500 employees. Under Cambridge Healthcare Services’ four-region HR structure, each HRBP owns the full HR function within their region — acting as a trusted advisor to operational leaders and a key driver of culture, compliance, and risk mitigation. This role focuses heavily on employee relations, litigation prevention, leadership coaching, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that facility-level HR practices align with corporate standards and state / federal labor laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Regional Employee Relations & Risk Mitigation
- Serve as the lead HR investigator for all significant employee relations cases (harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence).
- Provide real-time coaching to Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and department leaders to ensure early intervention and defensible documentation practices.
- Partner with the VP of HR and Legal on EPL (Employment Practices Liability) matters to reduce exposure and settlement costs.
- Conduct quarterly regional HR compliance audits, ensuring adherence to I-9, wage and hour, licensure, and personnel file requirements.
- Monitor and track all litigation or pre-litigation activity within the region; proactively address root causes through corrective coaching and retraining.
2. Policy Consistency & HR Operations
Ensure all facilities operate under consistent application of corporate HR policies and procedures.Administer and track complex leave of absence cases (FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy, Workers’ Compensation).Partner with facility leadership and Talent Acquisition to support staffing stability and retention initiatives.Maintain regional metrics on turnover, investigation outcomes, corrective actions, and compliance audit scores, reporting trends monthly.3. Training, Compliance & Leadership Development
Deliver targeted supervisor and manager training on documentation, progressive discipline, and anti-harassment compliance.Partner with Learning & Development to ensure completion of required compliance and leadership programs.Lead regional 'HR Compliance Rounds' to reinforce HR standards, engage employees, and surface early concerns.Act as an HR ambassador to promote a culture of accountability, respect, and inclusion.4. Litigation Prevention & Culture Accountability
Partner closely with facility and regional leaders to analyze and prevent trends leading to litigation, such as turnover spikes or workplace complaints.Track and report EPL trends (case frequency, cost, and root cause) for assigned region to drive continuous improvement.Coach leadership teams on conflict resolution, fair employment practices, and effective communication to reduce risk exposure.Ensure that all disciplinary actions, separations, and investigations meet legal defensibility standards.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category Key Indicators
Litigation Prevention Reduction in regional EPL frequency and cost (target : 25–35% annually)
Employee Relations Timeliness, quality, and consistency of investigations and documentation
Compliance Zero major findings during HR or regulatory audits
Leadership Engagement Completion rates for leadership HR training programs
Turnover Reduction Improved retention and reduced involuntary separations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field preferred.SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a regional or multi-site capacity.Skilled nursing, long-term care, or healthcare experience strongly preferred.Strong understanding of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage and hour, PAGA).Exceptional interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and analytical abilities.Valid driver’s license with ability to travel within the region 50–70% of the time.Core Competencies
Strategic Business Partnering – Aligns HR strategy with operational and clinical priorities.Compliance Leadership – Ensures regional adherence to legal and organizational standards.Litigation Risk Awareness – Identifies and mitigates HR risks before they escalate.Coaching & Influence – Builds leadership capability through partnership and guidance.Analytical Acumen – Uses HR data and metrics to drive decisions and outcomes.Integrity & Confidentiality – Maintains professionalism and discretion at all times.Success Profile
A successful Regional HR Business Partner at Cambridge Healthcare Services is proactive, visible, and data driven. They anticipate workforce and compliance risks before they become claims, are deeply engaged with facility leadership, and leverage HR analytics to drive operational and cultural improvements that reduce litigation exposure and strengthen the employee experience.