Director, HR & Payroll Operations

Hamden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Full Time HR professional to manage personnel records, payroll, benefits, and compliance for the center. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, policy administration, and employee relations within the facility.

Responsibilities include coordinating applicant flow, conducting interviews, processing background checks, and maintaining training and performance-review cycles to ensure accurate payroll and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates center applicant flow from sourcing through selection.
• Conducts initial interview of job applicants.
• Completes reference checks, criminal background checks and ensures pre-employment paperwork is complete.
• Administers Benefits and Compensation programs and liaises with Corporate Benefit Services.
• Establishes and monitors Performance Evaluation Schedule for all employees.
• Directs employees to resources in response to needs or requests.
• Investigates causes of disputes and recommends corrective action.
• Maintains personnel files and records according to policy and legal standards.
• Coordinates center programs such as Safety, Workers' Compensation, and Employee Communications.
• Represents the center at unemployment hearings and workers' compensation hearings.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Participates in Center Manager on Duty program.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Responsible for weekly payroll and accuracy.

Job description

Hamden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Full Time HR professional to manage personnel records, payroll, benefits, and compliance for the center. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, policy administration, and employee relations within the facility.

Responsibilities include coordinating applicant flow, conducting interviews, processing background checks, and maintaining training and performance-review cycles to ensure accurate payroll and regulatory compliance.