Human Resources Director

Sapphire at Northwoods; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Free Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Personal Days

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sapphire Healthcare in Belvidere, IL seeks a Human Resources Director to lead a team of long-term care professionals and drive people strategies. This role partners with facility leadership to maintain a positive workplace culture and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations, while fostering engagement and adherence to policies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field. Advanced certification preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care HR is highly desirable.
• Proficient in HR systems, payroll, benefits, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations for the facility, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
• Collaborate with administrators and department directors to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Manage recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles, including postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding processes, background checks, license verifications, and pre-employment screenings.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and ensure regulatory compliance during audits and surveys.
• Oversee timekeeping, payroll accuracy, and changes; provide HR guidance to staff and management.
• Advise administrators on employee relations matters, performance management, and investigations.
• Coordinate recognition programs and retention initiatives to foster a positive work culture.
• Administer benefits enrollment and respond to employee inquiries; support open enrollment.

Skills

Healthcare HR leadership

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Staff recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

HR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Join Sapphire Healthcare, is seekingHuman Resources Director to lead a team of long-term care professionals.

This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

At Sapphire Healthcare, we offer our Certified Nurse Assistant team members the followingbenefits:

• Competitive pay
• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Personal Days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Meaningful and rewarding work environment
• Plus much more, Inquire with us today!

Description

The Human Resources Director (HRD) is responsible for overseeing all human resources functions within the facility, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance. The HRD supports employee engagement and retention while maintaining compliance with company policies and federal and state employment regulations.

Responsibilities for the Human Resources Director (HRD)

• Oversee the daily operations of the facility's Human Resources department, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, and employee retention.
• Work closely with the Administrator and department directors to identify staffing needs, maintain appropriate staffing levels, and develop recruitment strategies to fill open positions.
• Manage the recruitment and hiring process for clinical and non-clinical positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and new hire processing.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding and orientation, ensuring all required employment documentation, background checks, license verifications, and pre-employment screenings are completed in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential employee personnel files, ensuring all required documentation is current and readily available for regulatory reviews and facility surveys.
• Oversee employee timekeeping and payroll preparation, including reviewing employee hours, attendance records, overtime, and payroll changes for accuracy and timely submission.
• Serve as a resource for employees and department managers regarding company policies, benefits, workplace concerns, and Human Resources procedures.
• Assist the Administrator with employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, and employee separations.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, engagement activities, and retention initiatives to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including new hire enrollment, open enrollment, qualifying life events, and employee benefit inquiries.
• Monitor employee credentials, licenses, certifications, and other required employment documentation to maintain compliance with applicable healthcare
• Assist with facility surveys, audits, and regulatory inspections by maintaining required HR documentation and responding to personnel-related requests.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports, including recruitment activity, employee turnover, staffing vacancies, and other workforce-related metrics as requested.

Requirements for the Human Resources Director (HRD)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience preferred, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or healthcare setting.
• Previous experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, and benefits administration preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), payroll, and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, department managers, and facility leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in a union environment, including knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and labor relations, preferred.

Facility Location

Sapphire at Northwoods

2250 Pearl St,

Belvidere, IL 61008

At Sapphire Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Sapphire Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.