
People Partner
Sandstone
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Maryland • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for assigned facilities, providing guidance and support to regional leadership.
- Partner with leaders to align People strategies with operational goals, support team development, and drive engagement and retention.
- Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to managers on performance management, employee relations, and team leadership.
- Support organizational changes, team structure decisions, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Partner with regional leaders to conduct proactive workforce planning, ensuring staffing levels align with operational needs and established staffing ratios.
- Oversee recruiting for roles within the assigned region, including sourcing strategy, candidate evaluation, interviewing, offer development, and onboarding coordination.
- Collaborate closely with the Talent Acquisition Specialist to build candidate pipelines, drive timely hiring outcomes, and ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience.
- Conduct thorough and objective investigations and provide guidance on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and performance management.
- Advise leaders on HR policies, employment practices, leave administration, and compliance with applicable employment laws.
- Support managers in addressing performance concerns, providing coaching and guidance on corrective action when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate HRIS records and employee documentation.
- Monitor People metrics and trends within the region, including engagement and retention indicators, and partner with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the implementation of People programs including performance management, compensation processes, engagement initiatives, and other organization-wide priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required is strongly preferred.
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
- 3+ years of experience within an HR function as a generalist, or a combination of generalist and talent acquisition experience, with a focus on recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and implementation of HR strategy.
- Strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and make sound HR decisions.
- Proven experience managing complex employee relations issues and driving positive organizational change.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Healthcare or behavioral healthcare experience strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision | Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Program with up to a 5% Match
- Generous PTO and Paid Floating Holidays
- A collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members
- A company culture that prioritizes diversity, inclusion and equity for clients and staff
- Personal and Professional growth opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
performance managementemployee relationsworkforce planningrecruitingcandidate evaluationonboardingHRIS managementdata analysisHR strategy implementationcompliance with employment laws
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildinginfluencestrategic thinkingproblem solvingconflict resolutioncoachingadaptabilityprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeSHRM-CPPHR