Human Resource Director (HR)

Century HCC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Daily Pay with Tapcheck

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Director to lead HR operations for a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation facility. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and personnel records while collaborating with the Administrator and regional HR leadership.

This on-site, full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekend needs, a path to shape workplace culture, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of HR experience in healthcare, long-term care, or skilled nursing.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Experience with personnel file management and confidential HR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviews, onboarding, and staffing support.
• Partner with department heads to identify staffing needs and strengthen recruitment and retention efforts.
• Verify credentials, references, background checks, employment eligibility, pre-employment screenings, and Nurse Aide Registry requirements.
• Support employee relations, counseling, discipline, investigations, grievances, conflict resolution, and exit interviews.
• Maintain attendance, disciplinary, personnel, and HR documentation records.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, OSHA, FMLA, HIPAA, EEOC, and applicable state and federal labor requirements.
• Support survey readiness, Plans of Correction (2567), Quality Assurance, and facility committees.
• Coordinate employee orientation, mandatory training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Monitor Workers' Compensation claims and maintain accurate HR reports and records.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR compliance

Performance management

Onboarding

Communication

Education

HR degree preferred

Healthcare HR exp

Job description

Human Resources Director (LTC)

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center - Wilkes-Barre, PA | Full-Time | On-Site

Build the team. Support the culture. Make an impact.

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead HR operations in our long-term care and short-term rehabilitation facility. If you are passionate about recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and creating a positive workplace culture, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

At Chestnut Hills, we are committed to quality resident care and believe that strong teams begin with strong employee support. Join a leadership team focused on recruiting, retaining, and developing the people who make exceptional care possible.

Why You’ll Love Working at Chestnut Hills

• Collaborative facility and regional leadership support
• Opportunity to directly influence recruitment, retention, and workplace culture
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule with occasional weekend needs
• Meaningful role supporting employees and resident care
• Opportunity to lead facility HR operations and compliance

Position Overview

As Human Resources Director, you will oversee all facility HR functions while partnering closely with the Administrator and department leaders. You’ll lead recruitment and onboarding, support employee relations and performance management, maintain HR compliance and personnel records, and help create a positive, accountable workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviews, onboarding, and staffing support
• Partner with department heads to identify staffing needs and strengthen recruitment and retention efforts
• Verify credentials, references, background checks, employment eligibility, pre-employment screenings, and Nurse Aide Registry requirements
• Support employee relations, counseling, discipline, investigations, grievances, conflict resolution, and exit interviews
• Maintain attendance, disciplinary, personnel, and HR documentation records
• Ensure compliance with ADA, OSHA, FMLA, HIPAA, EEOC, and applicable state and federal labor requirements
• Support survey readiness, Plans of Correction (2567), Quality Assurance, and facility committees
• Coordinate employee orientation, mandatory training, performance evaluations, and professional development
• Monitor Workers' Compensation claims and maintain accurate HR reports and records
• Report directly to the Administrator and Regional HR leadership

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience in healthcare, long-term care, or skilled nursing required
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, recruitment, and employee relations
• Experience with personnel file management and confidential HR documentation
• Valid Pennsylvania ID
• Strong communication, organizational, and professional judgement skills
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. (with or without reasonable accommodation)

Schedule & Status

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Occasional weekends as needed
• On-site position

Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Daily Pay with Tapcheck
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability

Chestnut Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification.

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