Human Resources Business Partner at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital – Ridgecrest, California

Job Summary

• Occupation: Human Resources Business Partner

• Specialty: Human Resources

• Salary: $37.73–$56.60 per hour

• Working Hours: 40 hours/week

• Shifts: Day

• On-Call: No

• Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Position Type: Full Time

• Work Environment: Onsite Administrative Office

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

We’re looking for Human Resources Business Partners who are excited to align business objectives with employees and leadership across designated business units. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted consultant to management, proactively assess and anticipate HR-related needs, and develop integrated solutions that support both our workforce and organizational goals.

You’ll play a key role as an employee champion and change agent—strengthening communication, guiding leadership, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. We value professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and strong collaboration skills, and we’re excited to welcome a teammate who brings these strengths to our HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with designated business units

• Provide HR guidance and consultation to line management

• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR to develop solutions, programs, and policies

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues

• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment laws and legal requirements to reduce risk and ensure compliance

• Partner with legal counsel as needed

• Provide performance management guidance including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions

• Strengthen employee engagement, morale, productivity, and retention

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with leadership, employees, the HR team, and legal partners to support effective operations and cultivate a supportive, compliant, and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience resolving complex employee relations issues

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403B with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependent Care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Sick and Vacation Time

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, sunshine, and Outdoor Activities. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest, and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest.