Director of Human Resources

Ethan Crossing of Cleveland; Euclid, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plan options

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness and education

family support not specified

Job summary

Ethan Crossing of Cleveland is seeking a Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions within a psychiatric hospital environment. This role builds a compliant, engaged, high-performing workforce that supports patient care, regulatory excellence, and organizational growth in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include leading HR strategy, talent management, compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations, advising executive

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Bachelors/Master’s degree in HR, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR leadership experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health environments strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior leadership, and manage complex employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hospital’s HR strategy, aligning workforce initiatives with goals and care standards.
• Oversee talent management, retention, succession planning, and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Advise executive and clinical leadership on employee relations, performance management, and org development.
• Manage labor relations, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, leave management, and HRIS accuracy.
• Design and support leadership development, workforce planning, and staff training.
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to inform strategic decision-making.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Associate degree in Human Resources

Bachelor/Master’s in HR or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Pay: $60,000- $70,000/year | Location: 20611 Euclid Ave, Euclid, OH 44117 | Schedule: Day Shift

About Ethan Crossing of Cleveland

At Ethan Crossing of Cleveland, our mission is to inspire hope, restore peace of mind, and heal lives.

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions within a psychiatric hospital environment. This role is responsible for building a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce that supports quality patient care, regulatory excellence, and organizational growth in a behavioral health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the hospital’s human resources strategy, aligning workforce initiatives with organizational goals and behavioral health care standards
• Oversee talent management, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards (including Joint Commission and CMS)
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and clinical leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
• Manage labor relations, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution with consistency and discretion
• Oversee compensation, benefits administration, leave management, and HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Design and support leadership development, workforce planning, and staff training initiatives tailored to psychiatric and behavioral health care environments
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to inform strategic decision-making and improve retention and performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Bachelors/ Master’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR leadership experience in a healthcare or hospital setting
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health environments strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and healthcare compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior leadership, and manage complex employee relations matters

Why You’ll Love Working Here (Full-Time Benefits)

• Multiple medical plan options, including Vista Wellness (physician and pharmacy coverage)
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000
• Student loan forgiveness and education assistance programs