Director of Human Resources

Evercare; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Evercare is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR initiatives and cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace focused on compassionate care. You will partner with community leadership to attract talent, support staff, and strengthen employee engagement while upholding our core values.

The role emphasizes staffing, onboarding, policy adherence, and confidentiality, with a commitment to resident rights and a respectful culture that supports outstanding care.

Qualifications

• Has at least 2 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Understands employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with employees and leaders.
• Communicates with compassion, professionalism, and respect.
• Handles sensitive situations with sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Believes that a strong workplace culture directly contributes to better resident care.
• Is organized, dependable, approachable, and solutions-focused.
• Demonstrates our values of Compassion, Hospitality, Integrity, Positivity, and Determination.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Administrators and department leaders to support staffing, employee relations, retention, and culture.
• Recruit, interview, and help select team members who share our values.
• Create welcoming onboarding experiences for new employees.
• Explain culture, policies, benefits, expectations, safety practices, and resident rights to new joiners.
• Support employees and leaders with questions, coaching, performance management, and workplace issues.
• Promote an environment where every team member feels respected and valued.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Coordinate employee screenings, background checks, and employment documents.
• Ensure employment practices comply with company policies and federal/state/local requirements.
• Support recognition, engagement, retention, and culture-building initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify improvements to the employee experience.
• Coordinate training and annual in-services (OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, etc.).
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and HR budgeting.
• Protect confidentiality of employee and resident information.
• Support residents' rights, dignity, privacy, and fair treatment.

Skills

HR experience

Employment law knowledge

Relationship building

Communication

Confidentiality

Culture focus

Organized

Values-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Director of Human Resources

Help Us Build a Culture Where People Feel Valued

At Evercare, we believe exceptional resident care begins with an exceptional employee experience. We are looking for a Director of Human Resources who is passionate about people, culture, and creating a workplace where team members feel welcomed, respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You will partner closely with community leadership to attract great people, support our team members, strengthen employee engagement, and help create an inclusive culture rooted in compassion and respect.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by five core values:

• Compassion – We lead with empathy, kindness, and a genuine desire to care for others.

• Hospitality – We create welcoming experiences and treat residents, families, visitors, and team members like valued guests.

• Integrity – We do the right thing, communicate honestly, and hold ourselves accountable.

• Positivity – We bring energy, encouragement, and a solutions-focused mindset to our work.

• Determination – We remain committed, work through challenges, and continually look for ways to improve.

What You’ll Do

As our Director of Human Resources, you will be a trusted resource for employees and leaders while helping create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with the Administrator and department leaders to support staffing, employee relations, retention, and workplace culture.

• Recruiting, interviewing, and helping select team members who share our commitment to compassionate care and our core values.

• Creating a welcoming and engaging onboarding experience for new employees.

• Helping new team members understand our culture, policies, benefits, expectations, safety practices, and commitment to resident rights.

• Supporting employees and leaders with questions, concerns, coaching, performance management, and workplace issues.

• Promoting an environment where every team member feels respected, included, heard, and valued.

• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.

• Coordinating required employee screenings, background checks, and employment documentation.

• Ensuring employment practices are consistent with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

• Supporting employee recognition, engagement, retention, and culture-building initiatives.

• Conducting exit interviews and identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience.

• Coordinating required training and annual in-services, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and other mandatory education.

• Partnering with leadership on workforce planning and HR-related budgeting.

• Protecting the confidentiality of employee and resident information.

• Supporting and protecting residents' rights, dignity, privacy, individuality, and right to fair and equitable treatment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines strong HR knowledge with a genuine passion for people.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has at least 2 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in healthcare, skilled nursing, long-term care, or a similar environment.

• Understands employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.

• Builds strong, trusting relationships with employees and leaders.

• Communicates with compassion, professionalism, and respect.

• Handles sensitive situations with sound judgment and confidentiality.

• Believes that a strong workplace culture directly contributes to better resident care.

• Is organized, dependable, approachable, and solutions-focused.

• Demonstrates our values of Compassion, Hospitality, Integrity, Positivity, and Determination.

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Why Join Evercare?

At Evercare, Human Resources is about more than policies and paperwork. It is about creating an environment where people want to come to work, where their contributions are appreciated, and where they know they are part of something meaningful.

You will have the opportunity to help shape a culture where employees feel connected to our mission, supported by their leaders, and inspired to provide outstanding care to the residents we serve.

If you are passionate about developing people, strengthening culture, and creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to belong and succeed, we would love to meet you.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to move throughout the community during the workday and perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling may be required.

Evercare is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.