Pathways is one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services. A $320M business, Pathways provides services in 17 states including the District of Columbia by creating healthier communities through the work of exceptional people-our 5,200 employees focused on People, Passion and Service.

POSITION SUMMARYThe Human Resources Business Partner works closely with the Senior HR Leadership in supporting geographic regions. The HRBP will act as a consultant to Operations on all HR-related issues, act as a change agent and employee champion, assessing and anticipating HR-related needs. The HRBP develops is a day to day partnership with State leaders he/she supports and across HR functions to deliver integrated business solutions to management and employees that reflect the objectives of the Operations unit. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, retention initiatives, policy implementation/interpretation and employment law compliance.

This position will require off-site travel up to 40%, possibly overnight

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of progressive HR experience or 5-7 years of progressive HR experience for equivalent experience.

Strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

Employee Relations: Strong experience with employee relations practices, investigations, and disciplinary actions required.

Personal Effectiveness and Credibility: Proven ability to challenge and motivate teams in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Project Management: Ability to lead projects and programs, establishing and monitoring projects plans, and communicating with key stakeholders.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express and logically articulate a point of view.

Business Acumen: Understands and appropriately acts upon business operations, including leadership and motivation of action towards goals.

Change Agent: Enabling and uniting employees to work effectively as they plan, implement and experience change to meet business goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree and SHRM Certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Acts as a consultative business partner to Operations in order to ensure effective alignment of HR partnership with strategic organizational objectives. Has a clear understanding and knowledge of business operations, culture and goals

Provides day-to-day talent and performance management guidance to all levels of staff (coaching, counseling, human capital development, disciplinary actions) in order to assess and minimize legal risk with effective follow through and resolution

Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations including hotline complaints and other state and regulatory agencies

Serve as trusted advisor to State Leadership, providing sound business guidance around human capital issues. Build a reputation as a credible and value-added member of the Pathways Human Resources Team demonstrating the highest level of integrity and ethics

Conducts ongoing training for compliance, development and policy implementation

Lead programs and projects such as climate surveys, job descriptions, compensation model review, etc

Conducts exit and stay interviews and provides monthly reporting to identify trends and areas of concern

Proactively mitigate current and future legal risk through continuous assessment

Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Legal department as needed/required. Ensures compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements.

Interprets, recommends and effectively communicates HR practices, policies, procedures and initiatives and makes best practice change recommendations for business alignment purposes

Collaborate with Operations and other HR leaders/business partners to drive a coherent enterprise culture based on a shared set of values and company mission

Monitors all state level/enterprise wide retention initiatives including tracking data, provides recommendations, solutions and pivoting as needed to drive low turnover and employee engagement

Partner with HR Team for various compliance audits including FLSA, compensation and systems data integrity

Responsible for responding to unemployment claims and subpoenas. Gather documentation in coordination with field management. Assist with preparation and attendance at unemployment hearings

Monitor leave administration, workers compensation and/or ADA to provide guidance as needed

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of organization with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day

Pathways is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account

Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

401 K with employer contribution (50% of the first 6% of eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750)

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

Pathways does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.