About the Role
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in supporting operational leaders and staff in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency response environment. This role involves coaching leaders, solving problems, enhancing the employee experience, modernizing processes, using data for decision-making, and shaping the future of HR at Monroe Ambulance.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with operations leaders managing EMTs, paramedics, and dispatch teams.
- Translate business needs into scalable people strategies.
- Utilize workforce data (turnover, engagement, scheduling, retention) to inform discussions.
- Act as a coach, challenger, and trusted advisor to managers.
- Support the implementation of new HR systems, tools, and processes.
- Identify and redesign outdated or inefficient HR processes.
- Assist in improving onboarding, development, engagement, and retention strategies.
- Contribute to building a proactive People function.
- Coach leaders through difficult conversations and elevate manager capabilities.
- Help foster a culture of accountability and respect in a high-intensity setting.
- Conduct fair and confident investigations.
- Complete stay interviews to understand cultural trends.
- Partner with hiring managers to attract top talent.
- Assist with recruiting strategy, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer development.
- Improve the hiring experience for managers and candidates.
- Support workforce planning to meet growth and operational demands.
- Assist with succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
- Identify skill gaps and implement relevant training for leaders and employees.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations.
- Partner with Safety and Compliance teams.
- Coordinate leaves of absence and worker’s compensation.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Support day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments and employee education.
- Enhance the communication and understanding of benefits.
- Use benefits and total rewards data to improve retention and satisfaction.
- Contribute to modernizing the total rewards strategy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field.
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience (HRBP or strong HR Generalist background).
- Ability to build relationships with frontline and leadership teams.
- Comfort supporting hourly, shift-based, or 24/7 operations.
- Confidence in managing employee relations independently.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and HR data analytics.
- Data curiosity and ability to use numbers to tell a story.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to build credibility quickly.
- Experience in healthcare, emergency services, logistics, or high-growth environments is a plus.
- Ability to travel occasionally to local events.
- HR certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) are beneficial but not required.
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Coaching
- Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Employee Relations
- Investigation
- Recruiting
- Talent Development
- Performance Management
- Compliance Management
- Benefits Administration
- Total Rewards Strategy
Location
- Rochester, NY 14606
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Exempt
Experience Level
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $72,000 - $90,500
Benefits
- Day-to-day benefits administration
- Enrollments
- Status changes
- Employee education on benefits
- Modernizing total rewards strategy
About the Company
- Monroe Ambulance operates in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency response environment.
- It is a mission-driven organization that saves lives.
Equal Opportunity
- Monroe Ambulance is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity.
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
