Corporate Human Resources Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resource Director position is responsible for delivering best in class human resources to Discovery Senior Living (DSL) corporate team members (home office and remote/field). The role manages the daily activities of the home office HR function, including new hire administration, orientation, employee engagement, managing employment relations, and enforcing company policies and practices.

This role is primarily on-site at our Bonita Springs office Monday–Friday, with the flexibility to work remotely 1–2 days per week as part of a hybrid schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties may be encompassed for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Designated as the primary HR representative for the home office operations and team members.
• Maintains confidential. accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Manages new employee onboarding process. 
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Provides regular reports on key employment metrics. Responds to ad-hoc report requests.
• Maintains company org charts and employee rosters.
• Assists with planning special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Manages employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.       
• Provides consultation to managers and employees regarding employment concerns and issues.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and development.
• Assists with the talent acquisition process, which may include job postings, consultation to managers regarding exempt/non-exempt status and identifying skills and competencies required for openings, reference checks  and preparation of offer letters.
• Creates and modifies job descriptions.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Four years of related, demonstrated experience in human resources or a related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business management or a related field.

Preferred

• Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents.
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management and/or boards of directors.
• Cognitive Demands:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills:
  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows. Must be proficient in Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet.
  • HRIS knowledge
• Competencies:
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision and demonstrate self-initiative and willingness to learn
  • Must be detail-oriented.
  • Must be results-driven and goal oriented.
  • Must be cognitive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • The ability to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner, often changing assignments on short notice.
  • Must be supportive of team-spirited environment
  • Should possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with Team Members, superiors, and business contacts in a professional, timely and courteous manner.
  • Demonstrate effective analytical, trouble resolution, and problem-solving skills

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand and walk. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.