Director of People & Culture

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

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.