People & Culture Business Partner

The Opportunity

You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across clinic and shared services teams. This role sits at the intersection of people, performance, and mission, helping leaders navigate complex people challenges while building healthy, sustainable, and high-performing teams.

You are responsible for:

• Manager & Team Partnership
• Employee Relations & Risk Management
• Performance & Talent Management
• Organizational Health & Engagement
• People Analytics & Insights
• Change Management & Systems Adoption
• Compensation & Equity Support
• Inclusion & Belonging

The Ideal Candidate Has

• 5-8 years of total HR experience, including at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner, People Partner, or in a similar role supporting frontline, clinic, or shared services teams.
• 3+ years of hands-on Employee Relations experience (investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, terminations) with sound judgment and a human-centered approach.
• 3+ years coaching and influencing managers and leaders at multiple levels, with demonstrated outcomes (improved performance, reduced turnover, stronger team dynamics).
• Proven ability to balance empathy and accountability in complex, emotionally nuanced situations (examples from past ER or leadership coaching preferred).
• 2+ years applying people analytics to inform decisions, building/interpreting dashboards and translating data into clear, actionable insights for leaders.
• Clear, thoughtful communicator who builds trust quickly with managers, peers, and frontline staff.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred. HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus.
• Deep alignment with Emancipet's mission and values and demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and service to underserved communities.

Compensation & Benefits

The People & Culture Business Partner position is full-time, with a salary range of $95K-$120K, depending on experience and qualifications.

Emancipet offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off - 9 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO, increasing with tenure, with the ability to roll over 40 hours each year.
• 401(k) Plan - Emancipet match of 50% of your contribution, up to 5% of your annual pay.
• Health Insurance - 100% Emancipet-paid coverage for employees and their children, with zero co-pays, zero out-of-pocket expenses, and most common prescriptions at $0.
• Dental & Vision Insurance - 100% Emancipet-paid coverage for employees and their children.
• Telehealth - 100% Emancipet-paid telehealth for your entire household, partner/spouse, and all children under 26, regardless of insurance status. This provides $0 visits for urgent care, mental and behavioral health care, pharmacy, and health advocacy services.
• Life AD&D Insurance - 100% Emancipet-paid employee coverage, including estate planning service, travel assistance, and identity theft protection.
• Voluntary Benefits - Additional coverage options, including accident, cancer, supplemental life, short- and long-term disability, and more.
• Support for Your Pets - $324 per year in free services or products through Emancipet.