Area Human Resources Manager - North Atlanta

Sunrise Senior Living; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability plans

Retirement plans

Employee assistance program

Discount program

PTO and holidays

myFlexPay

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Area Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operations across multiple Sunrise communities in the North Atlanta area, including Acworth, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Lilburn. This role is on-site with 4-5 days per week across locations, providing HR partnership and support.

You’ll oversee recruitment, onboarding, compliance, HRIS/ATS management, employee relations, and engagement initiatives, partnering with department leaders to drive performance and

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Recruitment

Employee relations

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

As an Area Human Resources Manager, you lead HR strategy and operations across multiple Sunrise communities, ensuring strong recruitment, compliance, and team member engagement. This position supports communities across the North Atlanta area, including Acworth, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Lilburn. This role is primarily on-site, and you’ll split your time between communities to provide HR partnership and support, with approximately 4-5 days per week of on-site presence across these locations, based on the needs of the market.

What You’ll Do

• 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)

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Regional HR Manager - Lead People Strategy Across Communities HR Manager | Human Resources Leadership | Employee Relations Pay Range: 68,000.00 - 85,000.00

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.

Explore opportunities at Sunrise and take the first step toward a fulfilling career where your work makes a meaningful difference.