Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

We are seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership across a growing, mission-driven healthcare organization. This leadership role oversees HR operations, employee relations, workplace investigations, regulatory compliance, workforce analytics, and HR management staff. The ideal candidate brings progressive HR leadership experience, strong knowledge of California employment laws, and the ability to translate organizational goals into effective, compliant, and consistent HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations, workforce administration, employee relations, and compliance programs.
• Lead and support HR management staff while promoting consistent HR policies and practices across multiple locations.
• Oversee workplace investigations, escalated employee complaints, and sensitive personnel matters.
• Manage HR compliance audits, personnel files, I-9 documentation, licensure tracking, and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Support regulatory readiness, accreditation activities, and applicable healthcare compliance requirements.
• Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, vacancies, labor costs, recruitment performance, leave utilization, and employee relations trends.
• Prepare workforce reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators to support executive decision-making.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, personnel file quality assurance, and employee recordkeeping.
• Partner with leadership on compensation recommendations, salary budgets, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide HR guidance, coaching, and training to managers and supervisors on employment law, performance management, investigations, and HR best practices.
• Support workers’ compensation administration, workplace safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience supporting HR compliance audits and regulatory reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law and federal labor regulations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations.
• Advanced HRIS reporting and workforce analytics experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit healthcare, behavioral health, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), or multi-site healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with HRSA requirements, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) standards, Joint Commission accreditation, or other healthcare regulatory environments.