HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Become a HR Business Partner with Agape Care Group!

LOCATION: In-Office Role at 187 N Church Street, Ste 201 Spartanburg, South Carolina - Full-time Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) who is committed to supporting our employees and leaders with professionalism, compassion, and a strong strategic mindset. As an HRBP, you will partner closely with assigned business units to align people strategies with operational goals, provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, and help foster a positive, productive, and compliant work environment.

In this role, you will advise leaders on performance management, workforce planning, development opportunities, and organizational effectiveness. You will also interpret policies, support employment actions such as promotions and transfers, analyze HR trends and metrics, and lead thorough and objective investigations. Your partnership will be key in building morale, strengthening engagement, and supporting retention across the organization. You will ensure all HR practices meet legal and regulatory requirements while maintaining a strong understanding of the business unit's goals, culture, and future workforce needs. You may also identify training needs, collaborate with Learning & Development, and help evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.

And just like all of our team members, our HR Business Partners have access to Agape Care's supportive leadership team, professional development resources, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts regular meetings with assigned business units to understand talent needs, workforce trends, and operational challenges.
• Provides strategic HR consultation and coaching to leaders on organizational development, performance management, employee relations, and talent strategies.
• Analyzes HR metrics and trends to recommend proactive solutions, programs, and policies that support business goals.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters; conducts impartial, thorough investigations and provides clear recommendations.
• Maintains expert knowledge of federal and state employment laws and organizational policy requirements; partners with Legal as needed to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Guides leaders through performance management activities including coaching, corrective actions, career development planning, and recognition strategies.
• Supports cultural and organizational effectiveness by fostering strong employee relationships, improving morale, and driving retention initiatives.
• Provides interpretation of HR policies, ensuring consistency and fairness across the business.
• Develops offer terms and supports employment actions including new hires, promotions, and internal transfers.
• Contributes to workforce planning, restructuring efforts, and succession planning to ensure long-term organizational readiness.
• Identifies training needs within assigned units and partners with Learning & Development to implement aligned solutions; monitors and evaluates training effectiveness.
• Supports international assignment processes when applicable.
• Performs additional related duties as required.

We're Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate Access to Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Years of Service Award Bonuses
• Pet Insurance
• Financial and Legal Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• $500 Matching Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Fertility Assistance Program

About Agape Care Group
A leading hospice, palliative, and pediatric comfort care provider in the Southeast, Agape Care Group is dedicated to serving patients and families with love and delivering the highest quality care. Our network consists of Agape Care South Carolina and Georgia Hospice Care, and at any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others.

Our Company Mission
Agape Care's mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren't empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we're dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and HR policies; ability to apply them appropriately and consistently.
• Ability to understand organizational structure, job architecture, compensation programs, and HR operations.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Broad knowledge of HR disciplines including compensation, organizational development, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal/state employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related degree required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• UKG HRIS Software Experience preferred.