Human Resources Director

HealthSearch Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plans

Tuition assistance

4 weeks vacation + personal days

Job summary

A large healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead its HR function during a period of growth. The role involves managing HR strategy, talent management, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, and possess excellent communication and decision-making skills. Benefits include medical, dental, pension, and 4 weeks of vacation plus personal days.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare HR practices and employment law.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy, operations, and policy development.
• Manage full lifecycle talent management processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with various laws.
• Oversee compensation, benefits administration, and retirement programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, COBRA, personnel records).
• Handle labor relations, grievances, arbitration prep.
• Lead HR department and daily operations.
• Develop HR policies, job descriptions, and employee handbook.
• Serve as advisor to leadership and department heads.
• Oversee incident tracking and OSHA reporting.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Healthcare HR practices

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

👥 Director of Human Resources - Healthcare

A large, well-established healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead and evolve its HR function during an exciting period of growth and operational focus.

This is a highly visible leadership role for an experienced HR professional who thrives in complex environments, understands healthcare workforce dynamics, and enjoys building strong, compliant, people-first systems.

🎯 What You’ll Lead

• Overall HR strategy, operations, and policy development
• Full lifecycle talent management: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and separations
• Workforce planning and partnership with senior leadership
• Compensation, benefits administration, and retirement programs
• Regulatory compliance (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, COBRA, personnel records)
• Labor relations, grievances, and arbitration preparation (as applicable)
• Staff training, development, and mandatory in-services
• Employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Lead and manage the HR department and daily operations
• Develop and maintain HR policies, job descriptions, and employee handbook
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and department heads
• Oversee incident tracking and OSHA reporting
• Represent HR in committees and cross-functional initiatives
• Perform Administrator-on-Duty (AOD) responsibilities as needed

✅ What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Master’s degree preferred (HR, Administration, or related field)
• Strong knowledge of healthcare HR practices and employment law
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
• Medical, dental, and pension
• Tuition assistance
• 4 weeks vacation + personal days
• Long-term stability within a large healthcare organization

📩 Interested in learning more?

Apply or message me directly for confidential consideration.

Ideal for HR leaders ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare operations.