Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - South Carolina

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt position. Salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 annually, DOE; may be eligible for a bonus. Location: Supporting the Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC and Seneca, SC areas. Candidates should be comfortable traveling up to 75% of the time, supporting 3–4 facility visits per week. Most travel will take place in and around the state of South Carolina, with occasional trips outside the territory as needed for business.

About the Company: Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI") is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 398 facilities in the long-term care continuum that employ over 60,000 employees. ESI is known as the "Service Center" and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with "back-office" support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting. This structure allows the onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operational issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people. We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership ("CAPLICO") seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

About the Opportunity: Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships with senior leaders and bringing strategic HR value directly to the business? Do you have a gift for communication, translating complex HR concepts into business outcomes and earning trust at every level? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Human Resources Business Partner serving South Carolina. In this highly visible and hands-on role, you'll be the primary HR advisor for our operational leaders, providing expert guidance on employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning while spending 3 to 4 days per week visiting the facilities you support.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with Executive Directors, Directors of Nursing, Market Leaders, and Clinical Market Leaders. Help them understand and leverage the value HR brings to operations.
• Communicate with Clarity and Influence: Translate HR data, trends, and legal considerations into strategic recommendations that leaders can act on.
• Engage in the Field: Maintain a best practice of visiting your assigned facilities 3–4 times per week to stay connected, proactive, and visible.
• Support People Operations: Advise on employee relations, terminations, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Drive Onboarding and Development: Support the onboarding of new leaders and help identify market-specific training needs in collaboration with Learning & Development.
• Lead Through Change: Support the HR aspects of acquisitions, including integration planning and cultural alignment.
• Audit and Improve: Review HR practices, monitor Affirmative Action programs, and identify process improvements across your markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Certification with PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP /SHRM-SCP, preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in the healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, employee relations, and performance management practices.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, you know how to speak "operations" and build trust fast.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday is a plus) and reporting to support strategic decisions.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel regularly: 50–75% road and air travel, including 3–4 on-site facility visits weekly.

Additional Information: Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related post-offer requirements, which may include background checks, reference checks, and/or other screenings or examinations as permitted by applicable law.

What We Offer: We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. Additionally, enjoy access to our fully equipped onsite gym (San Juan Capistrano office location). We also believe in supporting our employee's professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at . Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.