Human Resources Manager – Healthcare and Behavioral Health

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full Time | Fully Onsite | Exempt
Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

About Us

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is one of Philadelphia’s most trusted behavioral health and addiction recovery providers. We deliver evidence based, culturally responsive care that supports long term wellness and recovery. Guided by our core values of Choice, Hope, Integrity, Respect, and Professionalism, we are building a stronger future for our patients, our staff, and our community.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations at our Philadelphia facility. This position is fully onsite and requires a strong leader who can work closely with staff, leadership, and union representatives.

The HR Manager will manage employee relations, labor relations, compliance, HR policies, workers compensation, unemployment claims, and performance programs within a unionized healthcare environment. This is a high visibility role with the opportunity to shape HR strategy and organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and staff training

• Lead employee relations including coaching, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution

• Partner with union leadership and management to maintain strong labor relations

• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, and all employment laws

• Oversee workers compensation claims and return to work processes

• Handle unemployment claims and represent the organization at hearings

• Maintain and update employee handbooks, HR policies, and compliance programs

• Oversee performance management programs, engagement, and DEI initiatives

• Collaborate with leadership onsite to align HR strategy with organizational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required

• Master’s degree or HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP, or SHRM SCP preferred

• Three to five years of progressive HR management experience

• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices

• Prior experience in union environments and labor relations highly preferred

• Familiarity with workers compensation, unemployment claims, and HR policy development

• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills

• Experience in healthcare or behavioral health HR strongly preferred

• Must be able to work fully onsite Monday through Friday

Why Work with Us

• Competitive salary of $70,000 to $80,000

• Fully onsite role with direct access to staff and leadership

• Stable full-time position in a respected healthcare organization

• Opportunity to shape HR operations, labor relations, and organizational culture

• Meaningful work in the behavioral health and healthcare field

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M F D V. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.