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%