Human Resources for Long Term Care Facility

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Director – Long Term Care Facility Position Summary

The Human Resources Director is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all HR functions within the longterm care facility. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting a positive, residentcentered culture. The HR Director manages recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, performance management, payroll coordination, and retention initiatives to maintain a stable and engaged workforce.

• Lead and manage all HR operations for the facility, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee fullcycle recruitment, including job postings, applicant screening, interviewing, and hiring for clinical and nonclinical roles.

• Conduct newhire onboarding, orientation, and required training to ensure regulatory compliance and employee readiness.

• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, credentials, and licensure tracking in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.

• Support department leaders with coaching, corrective action, and performance management processes.

• Manage employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and communication of benefit programs.

• Coordinate payroll processes with corporate or facility leadership to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Monitor staffing levels and collaborate with scheduling teams to maintain adequate coverage for resident care.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, OSHA, EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and longterm care regulatory standards.

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and retention strategies.

• Support survey readiness and participate in state and federal inspections as needed.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional HR standards at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 2–3 years of HR experience , preferably in longterm care, skilled nursing, or healthcare.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and healthcare regulatory requirements.

• Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking platforms (Apploi experience a plus).

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problemsolving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.

• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRMCP) preferred but not required.

• Strong leadership and decisionmaking

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with staff

• Detailoriented with strong organizational skills

• Conflict resolution and coaching abilities

• Commitment to residentcentered care and facility mission

This position works onsite in a longterm care facility and interacts daily with staff, residents, families, and leadership. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for staffing needs or urgent HR matters.

If you want, I can also tailor this to a specific role (HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, HR Manager), match it to your facility’s tone, or format it exactly for Apploi’s fields. Human Resources Director – Long Term Care Facility

The Human Resources Director is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all HR functions within the longterm care facility. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting a positive, residentcentered culture. The HR Director manages recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, performance management, payroll coordination, and retention initiatives to maintain a stable and engaged workforce.