Regional Human Resources Manager - State Veterans Homes

Regional Human Resources Manager – State Veterans Homes

The Regional Human Resources Manager (RHRM) provides leadership, guidance, and operational support for human resources functions across multiple long-term care facilities within an assigned region. This role ensures compliance with employment laws and organizational policies while supporting recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce development. The RHRM partners with facility and regional leadership to promote employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture. Travel is required and is extensive throughout assigned region.

Essential Functions:

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HR operations across multiple skilled nursing and/or assisted living facilities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, and labor regulations
• Ensure consistent implementation of company policies, procedures, and HR best practices
• Support HR-related audits, surveys, and regulatory inspections

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Provide guidance and support to Administrators and department leaders on employee relations matters
• Assist with investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Promote fair and consistent application of policies and corrective action processes
• Support performance management initiatives, including coaching and leadership development

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Partner with facility leadership to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies
• Monitor staffing trends, turnover, and workforce metrics
• Support onboarding processes and orientation programs to improve employee retention
• Assist with workforce planning and succession development

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate leadership and staff development programs
• Provide education on HR policies, compliance, and employment practices
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and workplace engagement programs

Compensation & Benefits Support

• Provide guidance related to compensation programs, wage analysis, and market competitiveness
• Support benefits administration and employee education related to available benefit programs
• Partner with corporate HR and payroll teams to resolve compensation or benefits concerns

Reporting & Analytics

• Monitor and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, retention, recruitment effectiveness, and employee engagement
• Provide reports and recommendations to regional and corporate leadership
• Identify trends and develop action plans to improve workforce outcomes

Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to facility Administrators and regional leadership
• Support organizational initiatives and change management efforts
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and regulatory compliance

Required Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in healthcare or long-term care
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, labor regulations, and HR best practices
• Experience handling employee relations investigations and conflict resolution
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned region

Preferred

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
• Prior regional or multi-site HR management experience
• Experience supporting union and non-union healthcare environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and relationship-building abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple facilities and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Required Experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• This position primarily involves sitting, standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing and pulling (typical weight of 5 lbs. and maximum weight of 100 lbs., approximately), and lifting (minimum weight of 5 lbs. and maximum weight of 100 lbs., approximately)

• The position requires repetitive finger movements as well as hearing and talking on the phone and in person.

• Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noises, interruptions, and work cooperatively as part of the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude