People Business Partner (NY, Hybrid)

Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered.  We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them.  We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State, and are continually expanding our areas of focus  including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.    

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:  

• Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)  
• Own It (Drive and ownership)  
• Do the Right Thing (High integrity)  
• Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)  

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a People Business Partner for our People & Culture team.

This is a hybrid role that requires a partial commute into our main office in New York or the FreedomCare hub closest to you.

Department Overview:  

Join our growing team of People Business Partners to help develop our managers and employees in a meaningful way.  

We are growing quickly — now over 500 employees serving over 10,000 patients — and making a big impact in the healthcare space, so it’s an especially exciting time to join us and make a difference.  

Every day You Will:  

As a dedicated People Business Partner, this role will support people leaders within the assigned client group and provide guidance and coaching to assist people leaders to effectively lead and develop their teams.

• Drives accountability for performance, reliability, and behavioral standards through corrective action. This role will spend a good amount of time driving corrective action outcomes, partnering with leaders on improvement memos, and coaching on best practices related to the Company’s corrective action process
• Acts as point-of-contact for employee relations, which includes handling employee complaints, conflict resolution, interpreting company practices and policies to both people leaders and employee and gaining mutual agreement for a way forward
• Maintains a positive environment for employees, coaching for employee development, ensuring employees feel heard and valued
• Possesses strong knowledge of employment law and has a strong understanding of HR risk migration and best practices in a various of HR generalist areas with expertise for compliance in multiple states preferred (currently NY, CA, PA, MO, FL, NV and growing) 
• Assists People Partner team with key initiatives and projects which contribute to the company-wide enterprise

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources experience, working with multiple client groups
• Must have extensive experience with corrective/disciplinary action philosophy and practice  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in one-on-one settings and group settings; able to convey complex HR and legal concepts in straight-forward, caring and non-corporate language  
• Passion and successful track record for mentoring and coaching managers as well as employees 
• Experience supporting HR programs like career path, leveling, learning programs, calibrations; experience enabling managers to leverage these and other tools effectively  
• Ability to track projects and programs and move them forward to completion in a timely manner; ability to collaborate effectively with people across the business  
• Tech savvy and comfortable with data and multiple HR platforms  
• Adept at thinking outside the HR box and great at humanizing HR into what it is really intended for… supporting and developing people, creating a fulfilling work environment where we can all do and be our best  
• Naturally exude positivity, compassion, support; strong sense of integrity and an ability to discern the right path forward through HR compliance regulations; strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to follow through and get results  
• Demonstrated expertise in this field including mastery of HR compliance and legal requirements  
• Formal education preferred (Bachelor or Masters degree in a related field and/or certifications); training and/or certification as a coach preferred  

 Why work at FreedomCare?

We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.

This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!

At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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