Portfolio HR Leader
Who We Are At Pennant, our culture is our competitive advantage. We are a collection of independent, locally led healthcare companies united by a shared purpose and the CAPLICO values — Celebration, Accountability, Passion, Love, Intelligence, Customer Second, and Ownership . We believe great results come from empowered leaders, strong relationships, and people who take ownership of their work. Position Summary Pennant is seeking an innovative, ownership‑minded HR Resource to support our home health, hospice, and home care agencies across California and select multi‑state operations. This role partners closely with agency leaders and local HR/Payroll Representatives to deliver practical, compliant, and people‑centered HR solutions that drive performance, engagement, and cultural excellence. As a member of the regional HR team, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor, coach leaders through complex employee matters, support operational initiatives, and champion Pennant’s unique culture while ensuring strong California and federal employment law compliance . Key Responsibilities Act as a strategic HR partner to agency site HR and leaders, providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle. Proactively identify employee relations trends and risks; address issues early to prevent escalation. Coach local site HR Representatives on performance management, corrective action, documentation, attendance, and misconduct. Support engagement, retention, leadership development, and culture‑building initiatives aligned with CAPLICO. Advise on and ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws (wage & hour, leaves, ADA/FEHA, workers’ compensation, etc.). Assist with investigations, accommodations/interactive process, organizational changes, and workforce actions. Provide Workday support including onboarding, offboarding, compensation, talent actions, and reporting. Partner with Compliance, Payroll, Benefits, Legal, and HR Operations on training, acquisitions, and audits. Analyze HR metrics (turnover, claims, engagement data) and recommend improvement strategies. Serve as a culture champion and ambassador of Pennant’s HR resources and values. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (HR, Business, or related field preferred); SHRM certification a plus. 5+ years of HR Business Partner or strategic HR experience. Healthcare industry experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of California employment law ; multi‑state experience strongly preferred. Proven strength in employee relations, coaching leaders, and managing sensitive issues. Collaborative, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication, judgment, and discretion. Workday experience preferred. Willingness to travel within the region. Wage: $105,000 - $175,000 per year, based on qualifications, experience, and location Type: Full-Time Location: Remote, California (multi‑site support) Travel: Regional travel required Additional Information We are committed to providing a competitive Total Rewards Package that meets our employee’s needs. From a choice of medical, dental and vision plan to retirement savings opportunities through a 401(k), company match and various other features, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in great work, and we celebrate our employees' efforts and accomplishments both locally and companywide, recognizing people daily through our Moments of Truth Program. In addition to recognition, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and development. We provide employees a wide range of free e-courses through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at