JOB TITLE: AREA HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

REPORTS TO: REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, manage, and coordinate human resource activities for a group of facilities to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources preferred, or equivalent experience;
• Two (2) to three (3) years' experience in Human Resources or related field;
• Knowledge of HR related concepts, regulations, basic employment law, etc., as evidenced by PHR/SPHR certification (preferred) or able to obtain within 1 year of employment;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with impeccable attention to detail;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) products, as well as Internet savvy;
• Excellent organizational, time management and telephone etiquette skills;
• Organized and professional demeanor;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for ensuring assigned facility payroll is accurate and processed in a timely manner, meeting all established organizational deadlines;
• Creates and posts requisitions within the applicant tracking system (ATS), and other job boards;
• Assists Operations in determining staffing needs through weekly reports and meetings, completes all necessary employment verification prior to new hire start date;
• Assists with creating offer and promotion letters, coordinate transfer process with internal transfers;
• Oversees adherence to EEOC and affirmative action programs and diversity goals set by the organization;
• Oversees training and safety programs in context of compliance with State and Federal regulations;
• Provides current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits;
• Reviews terminations and exercises care that reasons are well documented, not arbitrary or discriminatory, and submits to Regional HR Manager for approval prior to involuntary terminations;
• Conduct exit interviews with all voluntary separations;
• Prepare analysis of separation reasons to determine trends and action items; submit monthly to Regional HR Manager;
• Advises managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment and recommend needed changes;
• Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping to resolve work-related problems; assists with employee relation matters on an as-needed basis and escalates to Regional Human Resources Manager as needed;
• Works closely with Regional Human Resources Manager on HR-related issues and assisting with disciplinary actions, as needed;
• Oversees maintenance of accurate and complete personnel records; ensures that rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed;
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude towards organizational objectives;
• Ensures all employee paperwork and documentation are complete, accurate and secure;
• Assist with various HR related projects;
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

OTHER DUTIES:

• As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee will be expected to perform other duties as assigned;
• Supports the facility in HR related matters;
• Is knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment;
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgement;
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations;
• Reports complaints, problems and concerns regarding co-workers, management or residents in accordance with company policy;
• Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests;
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned;
• Agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct.