People are at the heart of everything we do – this is more than a leadership role – it’s a calling! We’re currently seeking a dynamic Human Resources Director who is passionate about building strong teams, supporting caregivers, and shaping a positive workplace culture within the unique demands of a long-term care environment. Your leadership will be responsible for driving talent strategy, strengthening employee engagement & development, ensuring compliance & policy administration, compensation & benefits, and safety – all while fostering a culture of compassion and excellence. 

Here’s what you’ll do:

1. Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, & Onboarding 

· Develop and execute recruitment strategies to maintain adequate staffing levels across clinical and non-clinical departments.

· Partner with department leaders to forecast staffing needs and reduce turnover.

· Update job descriptions – identify job responsibilities and qualifications.

· Post job openings and create job scripts on HRIS system.

· Oversee applicant screening and participate in interviewing process as needed. 

· Build relationships with nursing schools, employment agencies, and community partners to support ongoing recruiting efforts.

· Maintain applicant files for appropriate retention period. 

· Prepare onboarding/new hire paperwork within HRIS system.

· Complete new employee general orientation – review job description, employee handbook, etc. 

2. Employee Relations & Engagement

· Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management regarding workplace concerns, performance issues, and conflict resolution.

· Promote a positive culture centered on respect, teamwork, and resident centered- care.

· Conduct investigations in accordance with facility policy and employment law.

· Implement recognition, engagement, and retention programs tailored to LTC environments.

· Provide practical and relevant performance evaluation forms and update as needed. 

· Assist managers with performance evaluations and feedback. 

· Conduct exit interviews. 

3. Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure full compliance with federal and state long-term- care regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, CMS requirements, and state health department standards.

· Maintain employee files: applications, employment files, benefit files, confidential. I-9 forms, W-2 forms, and all related information.

· Manage and maintain the HRIS system.

· Assist with preparation for regulatory surveys and audits.

· Stay up to date on changes in HR-related legislation affecting long-term- care.

4. Policy Development & Administration

· Develop, revise, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content.

· Ensure policies are applied consistently throughout the facility.

· Support supervisors in understanding policy implications and best practices.

5. Compensation & Benefits Administration

· Administer and process payroll operations, including garnishments and other required deductions.

· Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement, leave programs, and workers’ compensation.

· Conduct market benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation practices.

· Educate employees on benefit offerings and assist with enrollment processes.

· HR Director to maintain ACA reporting.

· HR Director to monitor state and federal legislation affecting employer-sponsored benefits and ensures compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA and other federal and state programs. – (broker will also assist with this as well). 

6. Training & Development

· Coordinate mandatory LTC training programs such as infection control, resident rights, abuse prevention, and safety protocols.

· Support supervisors in performance management and coaching.

· Develop employee development initiatives to promote career growth and skill-building.

7. Safety 

· Administers worker’s compensation program; completes and files FROI and maintains OSHA logs.

· Act as a liaison with worker compensation and other TPAs.

8. HR Metrics & Reporting

· Track and report key HR indicators such as turnover, retention, overtime, staffing ratios, and training completion.

· Use data to make recommendations for improvement and workforce optimization.

9. Other Functions

Perform other duties, projects and tasks required/directed.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a fast-paced healthcare environment requiring flexibility, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive information. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required depending on staffing or regulatory needs.

Here’s what you’ll need: 

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

· HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP), preferred. 

· 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years of healthcare or long-term- care, preferred 

· Capable of maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. 

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful:

· Strong knowledge of employment laws; experience in long-term care regulatory requirements, a plus.

· Experience with HRIS systems; experience with Paylocity, a plus. 

· Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and support a positive workplace culture.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Exceptional organizational skills, as well as creativity and problem-solving skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to various situations and people.

· Skilled in highly developed time management and prioritization skills across multiple tasks.

We value our employees…

Here’s what we offer:

· Competitive salary, starting at $75,000-$80,000, based on experience. 

· Holiday Pay.

· Paid Time Off (PTO).

· Employee Meals.

· 401(k) retirement plan.

For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. If you thrive in a supportive environment where your work is valued and your growth is encouraged, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and become part of a community with a legacy of exceptional care!