People Partner

Elara Capital

People Partner responsible for HR initiatives at Elara Caring, enhancing home healthcare operations and employee engagement. Collaborating closely with management to drive HR strategies and foster team productivity.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeDes Plaines • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources practices, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. Proficient in utilizing HR Management Systems like Workday to enhance HR service delivery and support organizational goals.

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Human Resources Business Partner ExperienceFederal And State Employment Laws KnowledgePerformance Management ExpertiseConflict Resolution SkillsHuman Resources Management Systems (Workday)

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations ManagementPerformance ManagementInvestigative SkillsHR Policy GuidanceRegulatory Compliance AuditingOnboarding ProcessesData Analysis And MetricsCoaching And CounselingCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCollaborationCoachingCounselingEngagement Focus

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHR Management SystemsElara Heroes ProgramElara Care AppOnline Recognition Platform

Industry Keywords

Home Health ServiceHospice EnvironmentHR Service DeliveryEmployee ExperienceAccreditation Agency Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consults with branch management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
Assist with the onboarding of new management to ensure understanding of HR practices, policies, programs, and protocols.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with your HRD and operations leadership to identify areas of need and develop solutions and programs to help meet business and HR goals.
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.
Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance.
Assist in coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions as needed.
Works closely with management and employees to ensure an engaged and productive work environment with a focus on retention.
Manage the utilization of companywide engagement and communications programs including the Elara Heroes program, online recognition platform, and Elara Care app.
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation counseling to ensure policy understanding and adherence.
Ensure state, CMS, and accreditation agency requirements of employment are met.
Maintain HR files with assistance of HR Coordinator and audit for regulatory compliance.
Deploy Human Resources Support Resources to meet client group’s need.
Ensure excellent HR service delivery through coordinated efforts with the HR Service Center for frontline support, Learning and Development, Comp and Benefits, Worker’s Comp, Leave Management, and UE support, and HR Operations/Payroll.
Proactively assist in resolving employee and manager issues or concerns to ensure a great employee experience at Elara Care.
Perform other duties and needed and/or assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree OR a High School Diploma with 2 to 5 years of experience as a Human Resources Business Partner
2+ years of Human Resources experience is required
Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Knowledge of Human Resources Management Systems, preferably Workday
Able to strategically apply concepts and initiatives that align with the business directives
Experience in Home Health service or Hospice environment preferred
Strong understanding of performance management; conflict resolution, with the ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
Pet insurance