Regional Director of Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Human Resources Director

Central Virginia Region – Richmond Area

Hybrid Role (Remote / In-Person)
Required Travel: Richmond, Central Virginia & surrounding markets

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Human Resources Director to provide HR leadership and support to our long-term care facilities throughout the Central Virginia region, with a primary focus on the Richmond area .

This hybrid leadership position combines remote work with regular on-site facility support and regional travel. The Regional Human Resources Director will partner closely with facility Administrators, regional leadership, and corporate teams to strengthen HR operations, support employee relations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive workforce initiatives across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader with strong long-term care or healthcare experience who can successfully balance strategic initiatives with the day-to-day needs of our facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification preferred

• Minimum of 5+ years of Human Resources experience within long-term care or healthcare

• Proven HR leadership experience supporting multiple facilities or locations

• Strong knowledge of federal and Virginia employment laws, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance

• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations and performance management matters

• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build effective partnerships with facility and regional leadership

• Must be able to travel regularly throughout Richmond, Central Virginia, and surrounding markets

Major Duties & ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational, regional, and facility goals

• Partner with regional and operational leadership on workforce planning, retention, employee engagement, and organizational needs

• Provide strategic HR guidance to facility leadership across the Central Virginia region

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted resource to facility leadership and on-site HR teams regarding employee relations matters

• Provide guidance on investigations, disciplinary actions, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns

• Promote consistent and equitable application of company policies and procedures across assigned facilities

• Identify employee relations trends and proactively partner with leadership to address areas of concern

Talent Management

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and operational leadership on recruitment strategies for key leadership and difficult-to-fill positions

• Support effective onboarding and retention strategies across assigned facilities

• Identify training and development opportunities to strengthen facility leadership and HR teams

• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives

Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and applicable healthcare regulations

• Conduct HR reviews and provide guidance to facilities regarding documentation, personnel practices, and compliance

• Identify potential HR-related risks and implement strategies to mitigate exposure

• Maintain awareness of changes in employment regulations and communicate updates to leadership as appropriate

Performance Management

• Provide leadership and guidance throughout the performance management process

• Support facility leaders with coaching, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and employee development

• Promote consistent documentation and performance management practices throughout the region

• Partner with leadership to proactively address performance and workplace concerns

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Develop and support initiatives designed to improve employee engagement, retention, satisfaction, and workplace culture

• Analyze workforce trends and identify opportunities to reduce turnover and strengthen employee retention

• Partner with facility leadership to develop action plans based on employee and operational needs

• Serve as a trusted liaison between employees, facility management, regional leadership, and corporate HR

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong partnerships with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, department leaders, regional leadership, and corporate teams

• Maintain regular communication with facility leadership regarding HR priorities, concerns, and opportunities

• Communicate HR policies, programs, expectations, and initiatives clearly and effectively

• Provide consistent regional oversight while recognizing the individual needs of each facility

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, skills, competencies, healthcare HR experience, and regional leadership experience and may vary within or outside of the posted range.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Flexible Daily Pay options

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• Wellness and employee support programs

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

• Career advancement and educational development opportunities

• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple healthcare facilities

Join Our Central Virginia Team

If you are an experienced Human Resources leader with a background in long-term care or healthcare and enjoy working directly with facility and regional leadership, we encourage you to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your HR expertise to a regional role where you can strengthen teams, improve employee engagement, support operational success, and positively influence workplace culture across our Central Virginia facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We proudly encourage individuals with military experience—including veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses—to apply.