Human Resources Director

Pearl of Des Plaines; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, Dental, Vision

Free Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Personal Days

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Meaningful and rewarding work

Job summary

The Pearl of Des Plaines seeks a Human Resources Director to lead a team of long-term care professionals in a small skilled nursing facility, offering a hands-on HR position with a focused scope of responsibility.

This vital role supports a facility with a positive reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced, cohesive team. You are our greatest asset; we offer competitive benefits and a meaningful work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field (preferred)
• Two years HR experience preferred; healthcare experience useful
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the HR department (e.g., policy manuals, job descriptions, evaluations)
• Recommend staffing levels and personnel to administration
• Review requests for new or replacement personnel and arrange interviews
• Assist in determining departmental staffing, evaluate performances, and advise on wages and hires
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information per Privacy Act and facility policies
• Ensure proper work eligibility documentation is verified and filed in personnel records
• Develop and maintain personnel record filing systems
• Develop strategies to retain healthcare professionals (mentorship, career paths, recognition)
• Implement thorough candidate screening to meet qualifications and experience
• Understand healthcare roles recruited for, including clinical and non-clinical positions
• Familiarize with skills, qualifications, certifications, and experience required for each role
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

The Pearl of Des Plaines is seekingHuman Resources Director to lead a team of long-term care professionals.

This Human Resources role supports a smaller skilled nursing facility with a smaller employee population, offering a hands‑on HR position with a focused scope of responsibility.

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

At Pearl Healthcare,YOUare our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Personal Days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Meaningful and rewarding work environment

Responsibilities for the (HRD):

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the HR department. (e.g., developing HR policy manuals, employee job descriptions, performance evaluations, etc.)
• Recommend to the administrator the number and level of personnel to be employed.
• Review all requests from department directors for new or replacement personnel, fill requests as approved, and arrange interviews, appointments, etc.
• Assist in determining departmental staffing, evaluate employee performances, and make recommendations to the administrator concerning wage and salary adjustments, hiring, terminations, transfers, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent employee information in accordance with the Privacy Act, as well as our facility’s established policies governing the release of information.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation concerning the employee’s right to work in this country is verified in accordance with current laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning such matters, and that appropriate documentation of such review is filed in the employee’s personnel record within the specified time frame
• Develop, implement and maintain an adequate personnel record filing system that meets the needs of the facility and complies with current employment practices.
• Develop strategies to retain healthcare professionals, such as mentorship programs, career advancement paths, and recognition initiatives.
• Implement a thorough screening process to ensure candidates meet the necessary qualifications and experience.
• Gain a deep understanding of the healthcare roles you're recruiting for. This includes clinical roles as well as non‑clinical roles (administrators, support staff).
• Familiarize yourself with the specific skills, qualifications, certifications, and experience required for each role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the (HRD):

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience (Preferred)
• Two years prior human resources experience preferred; Prior experience in health care useful.
• Demonstrated computer skills required.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and time management skills.

The Pearl of Des Plaines

1750 Elmhurst Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018

At Pearl 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 arecommitted to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.