Director of Human Resources

AtWork!; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

AtWork! in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership across a growing healthcare organization.

This leadership role oversees HR operations, employee relations, workplace investigations, regulatory compliance, workforce analytics, and HR management staff. The ideal candidate brings progressive HR leadership experience, strong knowledge of California employment laws, and the ability to translate organizational goals into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, public administration, healthcare administration or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience supporting HR compliance audits and regulatory reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law and federal labor regulations.
• Experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations.
• Advanced HRIS reporting and workforce analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations, workforce administration, employee relations, and compliance programs.
• Lead HR management staff and ensure consistent policies across locations.
• Oversee workplace investigations and sensitive personnel matters.
• Manage HR compliance audits, personnel files, I-9 documentation, licensure tracking, and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Support regulatory readiness and accreditation activities.
• Analyze workforce metrics, turnover, vacancies, labor costs, recruitment performance, and leave utilization.
• Prepare workforce reports, dashboards and KPIs for executive decision-making.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and employee recordkeeping.
• Partner with leadership on compensation, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Provide HR guidance and training to managers on employment law, investigations, and best practices.
• Support workers’ compensation administration and workplace safety initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Employment law knowledge

Workforce analytics

Workplace investigations

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Coaching & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / Public Administration / Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Director of Human Resources Location: Sacramento, CA Salary: $134, 500 per year Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership across a growing, mission-driven healthcare organization. This leadership role oversees HR operations, employee relations, workplace investigations, regulatory compliance, workforce analytics, and HR management staff. The ideal candidate brings progressive HR leadership experience, strong knowledge of California employment laws, and the ability to translate organizational goals into effective, compliant, and consistent HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations, workforce administration, employee relations, and compliance programs.
• Lead and support HR management staff while promoting consistent HR policies and practices across multiple locations.
• Oversee workplace investigations, escalated employee complaints, and sensitive personnel matters.
• Manage HR compliance audits, personnel files, I-9 documentation, licensure tracking, and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Support regulatory readiness, accreditation activities, and applicable healthcare compliance requirements.
• Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, vacancies, labor costs, recruitment performance, leave utilization, and employee relations trends.
• Prepare workforce reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators to support executive decision-making.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, personnel file quality assurance, and employee recordkeeping.
• Partner with leadership on compensation recommendations, salary budgets, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide HR guidance, coaching, and training to managers and supervisors on employment law, performance management, investigations, and HR best practices.
• Support workers’ compensation administration, workplace safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’ s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 5– 7 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• 3– 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience supporting HR compliance audits and regulatory reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law and federal labor regulations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations.
• Advanced HRIS reporting and workforce analytics experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit healthcare, behavioral health, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), or multi-site healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with HRSA requirements, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) standards, Joint Commission accreditation, or other healthcare regulatory environments.