Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Description:

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER…

Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.

Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.

Up to 11 Paid Holidays.

Retirement program through Mutual of America.

Additional supplemental insurance programs.

Tuition reimbursement.

Mileage reimbursement.

Employer paid life insurance.

Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

The Human Resources Business Partner at Newport Mental Health is a key member of the HR team, responsible for managing critical employee relations functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting agency-wide HR initiatives. This role requires a seasoned HR professional who can independently manage complex employee matters, oversee leave administration (including FMLA), respond to employee grievances, develop and maintain HR policies, and drive compliance efforts through audits and reporting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers on policies, procedures, and employment-related questions.

Manage the full employee lifecycle in HRIS: process promotions, transfers, terminations, status changes, and ensure accurate recordkeeping and confidentiality.

Oversee compliance with federal, Rhode Island, and local employment laws (including FMLA, ADA, minimum wage), conducting internal audits of files, HRIS data, and supervision notes.

Develop, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices and legal requirements, and communicate changes clearly to staff.

Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA accommodations, other statutory and voluntary leaves), ensuring timely notifications and documentation.

Lead full-cycle employee relations: coach managers, investigate grievances, facilitate resolutions, and recommend corrective actions.

Design and deliver manager training and workshops—on performance management, legal compliance, and policy updates—to build leadership capability across the organization.

Coordinate performance review processes: schedule reviews, collect documentation, assist managers with goal setting and employee development plans.

Assist with benefits administration (open enrollment, eligibility changes, COBRA), field employee inquiries, and partner with vendors as needed.

Conduct exit interviews, analyze feedback trends, and collaborate on retention strategies and culture-enhancement initiatives.

Review timesheets, track hours worked, leave usage, and calculate pay adjustments (bonuses, commissions, deductions), supporting accurate payroll processing.

Act as a culture ambassador—promoting engagement, inclusion, and well-being initiatives to strengthen organizational culture.Requirements:

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or an Associate's degree with equivalent experience.

HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.

Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial employee relations and compliance work.

Strong knowledge of employment law (federal and Rhode Island-specific), HR best practices, and leave administration.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other HR software applications.

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

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Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Full-time