Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources Location: Stuart, Florida (100% onsite) About the Organization Our client is an established behavioral health treatment facility in Florida providing residential care for adults. The facility operates around the clock with a growing team of clinical, medical and direct care staff, and is committed to compassionate, high-quality care. Position Summary The organization is hiring an onsite HR leader to own the full human resources function: recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, separations, and the personnel compliance that keeps a licensed and accredited treatment program survey-ready every day. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is self-directed, comfortable making decisions, and visible on the floor. You will partner closely with ownership and clinical leadership and be the go-to resource for every employee on campus. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Run full-cycle recruiting for clinical, medical, direct care and administrative roles: workforce planning, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing and offers Partner with department leaders to keep the facility staffed safely across all shifts Build and run new-hire orientation and onboarding, including required trainings and competency documentation Manage relationships with outside recruiting partners and job boards Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation Maintain personnel records that meet Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing requirements, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requirements and Joint Commission standards Own AHCA Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, including rescreening and exemption processes Track and verify professional licenses, certifications and credentials, with renewal reminders and audit trails Prepare HR documentation for Joint Commission surveys and state inspections, and lead corrective action on any personnel findings Keep current with federal, Florida and local employment law and update practices as rules change Employee Relations and Separations Serve as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, complaints and workplace investigations Coach managers on performance management, progressive discipline and documentation Lead terminations and separations, including severance agreements, exit processes and final pay Manage unemployment claims and support legal counsel on employment matters as needed HR Operations Coordinate payroll inputs, timekeeping and leave administration Administer benefits enrollment, renewals and employee questions Maintain the HRIS and employee data, and produce reporting on headcount, turnover and hiring Oversee FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation and OSHA recordkeeping Policy, Training and Culture Write, maintain and roll out the employee handbook, job descriptions and HR policies Track mandatory and annual trainings to completion Drive retention, engagement and recognition efforts in a demanding 24/7 care environment Promote a workplace culture that reflects the same care we provide to patients Qualifications Required 5+ years' progressive human resources experience, including at least 2 years leading an HR function at the manager level or above HR experience in a licensed healthcare or behavioral health setting Direct experience with AHCA, DCF and Joint Commission requirements as they apply to personnel and HR Proven full-cycle recruiting experience, including high-volume hiring Hands-on experience with employee relations, investigations, terminations and severance Working knowledge of federal and Florida employment law Ability to work fully onsite in Stuart, Florida Ability to pass an AHCA Level 2 background screening Preferred Experience in substance use disorder, mental health or eating disorder treatment Experience as the sole or lead HR professional in an organization Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms, and with healthcare credentialing tools Core Competencies Self-directed: sets priorities and drives work to completion without day-to-day oversight Compliance-minded: treats documentation and audit readiness as part of the job, not an afterthought Steady under pressure: handles difficult conversations and separations with professionalism and discretion Hands-on: comfortable wearing many hats in a growing organization Trusted advisor: credible with ownership, clinical leaders and frontline staff alike Work Environment This is a full-time, onsite position. The facility operates 24/7, so occasional early, late or weekend availability may be needed for staffing needs, employee issues or regulatory visits. #J-18808-Ljbffr