Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources Summary Description:

The Human Resources Director is responsible for managing the recruiting and day-to-day human resources operations in the facility. The Director is responsible for supporting HR policies and procedures and assuring compliance with those policies. The Director of HR is involved in onboarding and orientation, benefits, leave requests, workers compensation, employee relations, performance management / progressive discipline process and retention efforts. Responsible for performing facility Human Resources functions in accordance with policies and procedures and applicable federal, state and local laws, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists in implementing Human Resources activities within the facility.
• Promotes the implementation of facility-sponsored retention programs; assists department heads in the development and implementation of programs designed to improve staff engagement and retention.
• Plans and participates in employee appreciation and engagement activities, a minimum of four (4) events or programs per month.
• Participates in retention bonus program where applicable.
• Manages the facility recruiting process and procedures.
• Ensures that new candidates are responded to within 24 hours.
• Ensures time between application and orientation is as short as possible.
• Conduct exit interviews to determine areas the facility can improve employee experience.
• Coordinates and conducts new employee orientation to review policies and procedures, employee handbook, employee benefits and other related requirements as relevant to the position and job functions.
• Input new hires into the payroll system and be the point of contact through the transition.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other departments within the facility, to assure that Human Resources activities meet the needs of the facility.
• Assists in preparing and submitting work injury claims for employees. Follows through with employee and third-party administrator until employee is released to full duty. Maintains workers compensation protocols and procedures, coordinates reports of injury to carrier, files and reports as directed.
• Communicates and assists employees in enrolling in the benefits program offerings.
• Works with employees to complete required forms and documentation for FMLA and leaves of absence. Responsible for ensuring that employees receive all required notices and information relating to FMLA and other leaves of absence.

Human Resources Director Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration.
• Must have, as a minimum, five (5) year(s) experience in Human Resources Administration.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning personnel administration in nursing care facilities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to employment law, wage and hour rules, labor relations, OSHA, Privacy Act, etc.
• Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the Human Resources programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the Facility.
• Must have ability to act as liaison between personnel and management.
• Must maintain the care and use of administrative supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the personnel department in a clean, safe, and attractive manner.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing personnel practices.
• Must be able to communicate personnel policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., to staff members and government agencies or personnel.