HR Business Partner, Healthcare

Human Resources Business Partner – Healthcare

Location: Midland, TX
Employment Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $36.00–$46.00/hour

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for an onsite contract opportunity in Midland, TX. This position provides hands-on HR support across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, training, compliance, retention, workers’ compensation, and employee engagement within a healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of Human Resources experience, strong knowledge of employment regulations and HR best practices, and previous healthcare HR experience. Experience supporting payroll and employee relations is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

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  Provide day-to-day Human Resources support to employees, managers, and facility leadership.
  
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  Interpret and administer HR policies, procedures, employment regulations, and organizational standards.
  
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  Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, candidate selection, job postings, reference checks, and background screening.
  
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  Manage new-hire, termination, and employee-change documentation.
  
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  Coordinate new-hire orientation, annual training, CPR, required competencies, and behavioral health de-escalation training.
  
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  Monitor employee credentials, licenses, certifications, training, and other compliance requirements.
  
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  Maintain accurate personnel files and HR records for active and inactive employees.
  
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  Support managers with employee relations, performance management, corrective action, disciplinary matters, and performance appraisals.
  
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  Develop and support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
  
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  Respond to employment verification, reference, and unemployment compensation inquiries.
  
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  Maintain accurate employee time and attendance records.
  
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  Process payroll accurately and timely, including payroll adjustments, PTO payouts, supplemental checks, and corrections.
  
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  Prepare payroll, overtime, and labor reports for management.
  
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  Coordinate employee benefits administration and open enrollment activities.
  
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  Assist employees with benefits questions and maintain related documentation.
  
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  Maintain workers’ compensation records and coordinate claims-related documentation.
  
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  Support employee health and workplace risk-management activities.
  
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  Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, Joint Commission standards, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
  
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  Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, medical, and organizational information.
  
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  Complete required HR reporting and documentation within established deadlines.
  
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  Perform additional HR projects and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications

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  5+ years of Human Resources experience.
  
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  Previous healthcare Human Resources experience required.
  
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  Experience supporting multiple HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and training.
  
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  Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and healthcare regulatory requirements.
  
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  Strong experience interpreting and administering HR policies and procedures.
  
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related business applications.
  
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  Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload.
  
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  Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  
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  Ability to handle sensitive employee matters professionally and maintain strict confidentiality.
  
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  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
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  Ability to work 100% onsite in Midland, TX.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
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  2+ years of payroll processing experience.
  
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  2+ years of employee relations experience.
  
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  Previous HR experience within a hospital, behavioral health, or other healthcare environment.
  
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  Experience with timekeeping, payroll audits, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and performance management.
  
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  Knowledge of Joint Commission and healthcare compliance standards.
  

Additional Requirements

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  Ability to successfully complete required CPR certification.
  
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  Ability to successfully complete required behavioral health de-escalation training.
  
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  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced Human Resources professionals with opportunities where their expertise can make an immediate impact. Our recruiting team provides personalized support, transparent communication, and guidance throughout the hiring process.

Qualified candidates with strong healthcare HR, employee relations, payroll, compliance, and HR operations experience are encouraged to apply.