Human Resources Director

Human Resource Director

The Human Resource Director directs staff of the Human Resource (HR) department at assigned community(s) to ensure legal compliance and effective implementation of the organization's policies, mission and talent acquisition strategy to enable high quality resident experiences and care.

1. Oversees community's human resources functions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, new hire orientation, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave of absence administration, safety and workers' compensation administration, associate relations, recognition, training/development and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
2. Manages the talent acquisition process including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, pre-employment screening, and onboarding associates, complying with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations. Ensures community talent acquisition practices result in qualified community associates necessary to provide high quality care and services to residents, minimizing the use of premium labor. Advises community hiring managers regarding hiring decisions.
3. Assists in the implementation and evaluation of human resources policies, processes and programs to meet community needs.
4. Promotes professional growth of staff and oversees performance review processes including the successful execution of programs including but not limited to associate orientation, training, recognition, and best practices. Trains management on leadership and HR skills in order to foster professional development among community leaders.
5. Partners with stakeholders, including HR Business Partner and Associate Relations as needed, to conduct necessary investigations on associate relations issues and advises management on appropriate resolution. Manages associate stay and exit interview process using feedback to improve associate turnover and retention.
6. Identifies possible pay issues and works with Executive Director and HR Business Partner to resolve using approved pay ranges.
7. Analyzes trends in turnover, hiring, promotions, separations, and grievances to determine support or action needed to adjust unfavorable trends.
8. Assists in representing community(s) as required in legal proceedings, unemployment hearings and workers' compensation claims.
9. Develops, implements, and monitors the human resources department budget.
10. Maintains associate personnel files and reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.