HR Manager

HR ManagerThis is a strategic and hands-on HR leadership role supporting a multi-site clinical organization and its diverse workforce. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen talent strategies, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. The role combines strategic HR partnership with operational responsibilities spanning compliance, benefits, reporting, and payroll support. You will play a central role in building an engaging workplace culture, improving retention, and supporting employee wellbeing in a high-stress environment. The position requires strong judgment, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex employee matters across multiple states. You will also use workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends and help inform organizational decisions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both employee experience and the effectiveness of multi-site healthcare operations.AccountabilitiesPartner with clinical and operational leaders as a trusted HR business partner, providing guidance on organizational structure, talent strategy, and workforce priorities.Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.Serve as an empathetic and objective mediator, helping resolve workplace concerns while maintaining a professional, accountable, and high-performing environment.Support leadership teams during panel interviews and contribute to identifying candidates whose skills, experience, and perspectives strengthen organizational culture and performance.Partner with the CHRO to implement employee benefit programs and lead employee communications, including annual Open Enrollment.Provide backup support for biweekly payroll processing and related HR operations.Develop and maintain HR KPIs, dashboards, and workforce reports in collaboration with the IT team, covering areas such as turnover, retention, headcount, engagement, and workforce trends.Prepare monthly and quarterly HR reporting to support data-informed organizational decision-making.Assist with reviewing and updating HR policies and the Employee Handbook to reflect changing regulatory requirements and organizational priorities.Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as workforce requirements relevant to healthcare operations across multiple states.Develop and lead workplace wellness and culture initiatives aimed at reducing burnout, strengthening engagement, and improving employee retention.Facilitate HR training programs that strengthen employee and leadership capabilities and deliver engaging onboarding experiences for new hires.Analyze turnover and retention data and recommend proactive strategies to address workforce challenges.Champion an inclusive workplace by identifying barriers to equity and creating an environment where employees feel respected, supported, and heard.Requirements8+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, preferably within healthcare, behavioral health, or another complex multi-site environment.Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and navigating employment laws and regulations across multiple states or jurisdictions.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Human Resources Management, or a related field.Proficiency with HRIS platforms and advanced Excel skills for workforce reporting, data analysis, and dashboard development.Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, and workforce analytics.Exceptional emotional intelligence and the ability to handle sensitive and complex employee matters with empathy, sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.Ability to balance strategic HR leadership with detailed administrative and operational responsibilities.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with employees, managers, and senior leaders.Ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and pivot effectively between strategic initiatives and immediate employee or business needs.A collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to organizational challenges, with a strong commitment to employee experience, workplace wellbeing, and inclusive culture.Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% to support employees, leaders, and operations across multiple locations.Ability to work on-site 2–3 days per week from a location in Central Ohio, the Greater Pittsburgh area, or Central Pennsylvania.BenefitsFull-time, exempt employment.Approximately 20% travel to support multiple locations and teams.Comprehensive employee benefits programs.Annual benefits Open Enrollment support and resources.Opportunity to contribute directly to workplace wellness, employee engagement, and organizational culture.Leadership exposure through close partnership with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders.Opportunity to use workforce analytics and HR strategy to influence organizational decision-making.Role with meaningful impact on employee experience and retention within a multi-site healthcare environment.Collaborative environment combining strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational responsibilities.