Community Human Resources Director

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with 4% company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking a Community Human Resources Director to oversee HR functions at the community level, driving recruitment, onboarding, and talent strategies while partnering with leadership to foster an inclusive, compliant workplace. You will lead team member relations, coaching, and engagement initiatives, ensuring adherence to employment laws across the community.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and pathways

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3–5 years of progressive HR leadership experience with at least 1 year in recruitment
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and team member relations
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all human resources functions at the community level, including recruitment and onboarding
• Partner with Regional HR Director and community leadership to implement talent strategies
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment through coaching and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies and procedures

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Community Human Resources Director position.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all human resources functions at the community level, including recruitment and onboarding processes to attract, hire, and retain top talent aligned with the organization’s mission and values. Cultivates a positive and inclusive work environment by proactively supporting team member relations through coaching, effective conflict resolution, and meaningful engagement initiatives. Partners closely with the Regional HR Director and community leadership to implement talent strategies, strengthen workplace culture, and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a leadership capacity, including at least one year of recruitment experience, preferably in a senior living, healthcare, or hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and team member relations
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is strongly preferred

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Pay Range

$76,385.00 - $96,267.00 / year. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.