Human Resources Director

Here's a professional job posting tailored for a Human Resources Director at a Skilled Nursing Facility in New York State. It is designed to attract experienced healthcare HR professionals while emphasizing regulatory compliance, employee relations, and leadership.

Now Hiring: Human Resources Director

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
New York

Position Type:

Full-Time | Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Director to lead all aspects of Human Resources operations for our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The HR Director serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership while ensuring compliance with federal, New York State, CMS, Department of Health, and labor regulations.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional knowledge of employment law, healthcare compliance, employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, retention, and workforce development. Experience in long-term care or healthcare is strongly preferred.

Primary ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources Leadership

• Direct all Human Resources functions for the facility.
• Develop and implement HR strategies supporting organizational goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employment matters.
• Supervise Human Resources staff.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on employee engagement and retention.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Lead recruitment initiatives for clinical and non-clinical positions.
• Develop recruitment strategies to reduce vacancies and agency utilization.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs.
• Build relationships with schools, professional organizations, and community partners.

Employee Relations

• Conduct investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence.
• Provide coaching and guidance to department managers.
• Administer progressive discipline in accordance with company policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Promote conflict resolution and employee engagement.

Labor Relations

• Serve as management representative for union-related matters.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements.
• Participate in grievance meetings.
• Maintain positive labor-management relationships.
• Coordinate arbitration preparation when necessary.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• New York State Labor Law
• Federal Labor Laws
• EEOC regulations
• FMLA
• ADA
• USERRA
• OSHA
• CMS Regulations
• HIPAA
• New York Department of Health requirements
• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
• Wage and Hour Laws
• Workplace Violence Prevention requirements

Performance Management

• Manage annual evaluations.
• Coach supervisors on performance improvement.
• Monitor corrective action processes.
• Assist with succession planning.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Oversee employee benefits.
• Coordinate leaves of absence.
• Ensure proper administration of:
• FMLA
• Paid Family Leave
• Workers' Compensation
• Disability Benefits
• Reasonable Accommodations

HR Operations

• Maintain personnel records.
• Ensure HRIS accuracy.
• Monitor licensure and certification compliance.
• Oversee unemployment claims.
• Track employee metrics and turnover.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership.

Training & Development

Coordinate employee education including:

• New Employee Orientation
• Annual Mandatory Education
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Sexual Harassment Prevention
• HIPAA
• OSHA
• Infection Control
• Compliance Training
• Leadership Development

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years Human Resources leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of New York employment law.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• Human Resources experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Hospital, or Healthcare.
• Union experience (1199SEIU or other healthcare unions preferred).
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification a plus
• Healthcare compliance experience.
• Experience preparing for Department of Health surveys.

Knowledge & Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Leadership
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Sound judgment
• Confidentiality
• Conflict resolution
• Employment law expertise
• Investigative skills
• Labor relations knowledge
• Organizational development
• Change management
• Employee engagement
• Recruitment and retention strategies
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• HRIS experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the facility.
• Ability to attend meetings across departments.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to respond during emergency situations.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs

Why Join Our Team?

Join a dedicated leadership team committed to providing exceptional care to our residents while creating a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace for employees. As Human Resources Director, you will play a critical role in shaping our culture, supporting our workforce, and ensuring regulatory excellence.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Human Resources leader with a passion for healthcare, employee engagement, and compliance, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to provide outstanding care and service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, New York State, or local law.

Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000