Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

The Senior HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted, hands-on partner to the Vice President of Human Resources, owning the day-to-day work of employee relations, policy and handbook administration, and professional development across the Wesley companies.

Responsibilities

• Field questions, address concerns, resolve conflicts, and handle complaints with care and professionalism in employee relations.
• Conduct and document thorough workplace investigations with fairness, consistency, and discretion, partnering with the VP of Human Resources and General Counsel as needed.
• Advise and coach managers on performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and corrective action plans, helping leaders grow alongside their teams.
• Support performance management processes, including reviews, development conversations, and documentation.
• Foster a positive, fair, and compliant workplace culture that reflects Wesley's values across every team and location.
• Partner with managers to assess skill gaps, build on strengths, and create meaningful opportunities for learning, stretch assignments, and advancement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that support legal compliance and operational consistency.
• Stay ahead of federal, state, and local employment law changes, including multi-state considerations across Tennessee and Nevada, and update policies and practices accordingly.
• Communicate policy changes clearly to employees and managers, and provide related guidance and training so nothing gets lost in translation.
• Manage the shared HR inbox with timely, professional responses, creating and maintaining templates that make the team more efficient.
• Champion and help strengthen Wesley's company culture, partnering with leadership to support employee engagement, recognition, and a positive, values-driven work environment.
• Plan and coordinate company-wide events and engagement activities, like monthly celebrations and employee appreciation, that connect both remote and in-office team members.
• Serve as backup for benefits administration, supporting enrollments, changes, and terminations across medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other plans.
• Take on additional related projects and duties as they come up, because in a collaborative HR team, we all pitch in.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of employee relations practices and workplace investigation techniques. Solid command of federal and state employment law, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Title VII; multi-state experience (TN/NV) is a plus. Working knowledge of HRIS data management. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism. Sound judgment, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality. Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to build trust with employees and managers at all levels. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities without missing a beat. Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now (or a similar HRIS) and Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a close-knit HR team — and to enjoy doing both.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 7+ years of progressive human resources experience required, with demonstrated depth in employee relations and professional development. Current HR certification preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP. Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS required.