Area HR Manager – Growth, Transformation

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise is seeking an HR leader to partner across multiple communities, guiding strategy, recruitment, onboarding and compliance. This role will own full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations while ensuring adherence to employment laws and Sunrise Hiring Standards across a multi-site network.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and analytical skills, with travel to assigned locations and occasional California visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years HR experience (senior living or healthcare preferred)
• Supervisory and employee relations experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Estimated 75% travel, including potential travel to California as needed

Responsibilities

• Support the Growth & Transformation portfolio, partnering closely with new community builds and acquisition integrations
• Lead HR strategy and operations across multiple Sunrise communities
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, job fairs, and hiring processes
• Ensure compliance with Sunrise Hiring Standards and employment laws
• Lead onboarding, orientation, and system access for new team members
• Maintain HRIS, ATS, personnel files, and regulatory documentation
• Manage unemployment and workers’ compensation claims
• Serve as HR partner to department leaders on performance management
• Lead employee relations matters and internal investigations
• Drive team member engagement initiatives and action planning
• Deliver HR systems and policy training for front-line staff
• Maintain audit readiness and complete monthly compliance controls (MKCC)

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Employee Relations

Compliance Practices

HRIS Management

ATS Management

Onboarding

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Documentation

Unemployment Claims

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Systems

Job description

• Support the Growth & Transformation portfolio, partnering closely with new community builds and acquisition integrations
• Lead HR strategy and operations across multiple Sunrise communities
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, job fairs, and hiring processes
• Ensure compliance with Sunrise Hiring Standards and employment laws
• Lead onboarding, orientation, and system access for new team members
• Maintain HRIS, ATS, personnel files, and regulatory documentation
• Manage unemployment and workers’ compensation claims
• Serve as HR partner to department leaders on performance management
• Lead employee relations matters and internal investigations
• Drive team member engagement initiatives and action planning
• Deliver HR systems and policy training for front-line staff
• Maintain audit readiness and complete monthly compliance controls (MKCC)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR, Business, or related field
• 2+ years HR experience (senior living or healthcare preferred)
• Supervisory and employee relations experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Estimated 75% travel, including potential travel to California as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy, full-cycle recruitment, and compliance with employment laws, while effectively managing employee relations and engagement initiatives across multiple communities. Proficient in HRIS and ATS management, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Employee Relations Management
• Compliance with Employment Law
• HRIS and ATS Management
• HR Strategy Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Employee Relations
• Compliance Practices
• HRIS Management
• ATS ManagementPerformance Management
• Onboarding Processes
• Analytical Skills
• Regulatory Documentation
• Unemployment Claims Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• High Integrity
• Team Engagement

Industry Keywords

• Senior Living
• Healthcare
• Hiring Standards
• Audit Readiness
• Travel Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• HR Systems