Human Resources Director

Aventura at the Bay; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura at the Bay in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR for a skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, engagement, retention, and development within a collaborative leadership team.

You will drive programs that support a positive workplace culture, manage HR records, and ensure compliance with laws and policies while partnering with nursing and admin leadership to meet staffing goals.

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience in healthcare or SNF preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HRM or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters professionally.
• Knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR functions for the facility.
• Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and orientation.
• Partner with leaders to identify staffing needs and improve recruitment and retention.
• Ensure new employees have a smooth onboarding experience.
• Serve as a trusted resource for HR policies and employee relations.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee files and HR records.
• Manage performance management processes and employee relations matters.
• Assist with benefits, leaves, workers' compensation, and HR programs.
• Monitor licenses, certifications, background checks, and health screenings.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Track HR and staffing trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Administrator and nursing leadership to support staffing goals.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Build a great workplace for the people who make a difference every day.

We are seeking an experienced, people-focused Human Resources Manager to join our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being an active part of the team, building strong relationships with employees and leadership, and creating a positive workplace culture.

As our HR Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our employees throughout their entire journey with us — from recruitment and onboarding through employee relations, engagement, retention, and development.

If you are organized, approachable, solutions-oriented, and passionate about creating an environment where employees feel supported and valued, we would love to meet you.

Why Join Us?

Our employees are at the heart of the care we provide, and our HR Manager plays an important role in making sure they feel welcomed, supported, and appreciated.

You'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on facility culture, employee engagement, recruitment, and retention while working alongside a leadership team committed to providing excellent care and building a strong team.

We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day Human Resources functions of the facility.
• Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and improve recruitment and retention.
• Ensure new employees have a smooth, welcoming, and timely onboarding experience.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, employee relations, and workplace concerns.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee files, credentials, documentation, and HR records.
• Manage performance management processes, corrective actions, and employee relations matters.
• Assist with benefits, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, and other HR-related programs.
• Monitor required licenses, certifications, background checks, health screenings, and other employment requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Track HR and staffing trends and work with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner closely with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and department leaders to support the facility's staffing and operational goals.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Human Resources experience required.
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), long-term care, healthcare, or similar experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment regulations, employee relations, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is a plus.