Human Resources Consultant

Are you a highly skilled and experienced HR professional with a passion for supporting facility leadership and ensuring compliance? Links Health is seeking a dedicated HR Consultant to join our growing organization. Who we are: At Links Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting skilled nursing facilities in providing high-quality care through strong operational, clinical, and workforce practices. What You'll Do: Partner with facility leadership on performance management, disciplinary actions, and termination discussions. Ensure fair, consistent, and objective application of HR policies, procedures, and relevant local, state, and federal laws. Act as an HR expert, resource, and coach for all levels of facility leadership. Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues in collaboration with the HR Consultant Lead and facility leadership. Conduct regular and consistent site visits (at least monthly, plus as needed). Drive and conduct ongoing HR compliance audits (I-9s, licenses, certifications, onboarding, wage and hour, ADP accuracy, etc.) and report results. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations in partnership with the HR Consultant Lead. Respond to state/federal DOL, EEOC, or state agency complaints, and legal actions under direction of the HR Consultant Lead. Participate in acquisition preparations, including distributing welcome kits, assisting with onboarding, and conducting 30/60/90-day compliance reviews. Guide and train facilities on structuring immersive and supportive onboarding/orientation programs. Conduct presentations and assist with site-specific training on HR policies and initiatives. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends. Identify opportunities where HR can add value to the business and recommend improvements to policies and procedures. What You'll Bring: Developed knowledge of HR policies, processes, and relevant state and federal employment laws. Ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships at all job-relevant organizational levels. Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and respect for the rights and dignity of employees and residents. Excellent planning, time management, and organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple, complex tasks without sacrificing quality. Effective team player with the ability to work independently in a field/remote setting. Ability to respond to change productively and manage tasks/projects within allotted time and budget. Willingness and ability to travel an average of 75% of the time, locally and out-of-area, including occasional out-of-state travel, to support and consult with sites. Must maintain a professional appearance. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field Professional designation of PHR or SPHR is preferred Work Experience: At least 5 years’ experience as an HR Consultant Experience in the skilled nursing industry is preferred but not required Multi-site environment - retail, hospitality, distribution center or service industries strongly preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Must have computer skills, including internet research and operating on-line applications Experience working with HRIS (cloud based) a plus, particularly ADP WorkForce Now 401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Willingness to travel: 75% #J-18808-Ljbffr