Human Resources Director $10K Sign On Bonus

Acadia Healthcare; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA options

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match

EAP & Employee discounts

Holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a strategic Human Resources Director to lead HR operations at our Coachella Valley facility. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to align people strategies with business goals, shaping the employee experience from recruitment to development and employee relations.

The role requires building a high-performing, compliant HR function, fostering a culture of integrity and service within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with knowledge of recruitment, compensation, benefits and labor relations.
• Professional HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR initiatives to drive engagement, accountability and high performance.
• Partner with facility leadership on talent strategy, recruitment and retention.
• Oversee full-cycle talent acquisition and onboarding processes.
• Develop retention plans and employee engagement programs.
• Provide guidance on staffing, compensation, benefits and training.
• Ensure HR documentation and compliance across the site.

Skills

People leadership

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Organizational development

Compliance

HR policy guidance

HR strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

UltiPro HRIS

Job description

Overview

Join Our Leadership Team as Human Resources Director – Coachella Valley

$10,000 sign-on bonus OR relocation offered

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a strategic and people-focused Human Resources Director to lead HR operations at our Coachella Valley facility. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving a strong culture of engagement, accountability, and excellence across the organization.

As a trusted advisor to facility leadership, the HR Director will partner closely with operational leaders to align human capital strategies with business objectives. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience—from talent acquisition and retention to employee relations, compliance, and organizational development—ensuring we continue to provide exceptional care through our most valuable asset: our people.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams while fostering a culture rooted in respect, integrity, and service.

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement

Salary: $95,000 - 130,000

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

As a key member of the leadership team, the HR Director will lead the Human Resource initiatives to provide an employee oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contribute as a strategic partner in the accomplishment of departmental business strategies and plans through initiatives that attract and retain talent, develop employees and leaders and align organizational goals and objectives.
• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the facility’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, talent review and succession planning.
• Lead and manage full cycle talent acquisition to include sourcing, job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, extending offers of employment and completing necessary paperwork.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to ensure a robust and diverse applicant pool for all openings.
• Strategize and lead retention efforts including action planning and employee engagement.
• Provide consultation to management on staffing, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, position control and employee relations.
• Work in conjunction with leadership to create a positive work culture.
• Provide support and guidance to facility management and employees with a focus on consistent employment practices.
• Develop, manage and administer various human resource plans and procedures for all facility personnel.
• Timely initial and on-going verification of licenses including background, driving record, professional and other checks as designated by accrediting agencies and state regulations. Assure necessary action taken expeditiously if policy standards are not met.

• Maintain personnel files, including training records and all necessary new hire paperwork.
• Responsible for leading, motivating and assessing diverse teams, including experienced and junior professionals.
• Provide guidance on interpretation of policies and procedures while serving as known expert in subject matter with a broad knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas.
• Work with managers to resolve and prevent employee relations issues by coaching and training.
• Ensure complete and consistent Human Resources documentation, including but not limited to documentation of disciplinary actions and training compliance.
• May include managing and directing staff to identify goals and objectives.
• Handle complex and sensitive employee relations and human resources issues that have organizational impact or legal ramifications.
• Advise managers on performance management, workforce planning and compensation.
• Ensure all employee information in UltiPro (HRIS) is entered and maintained in a timely manner.
• Manage department staff to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related field required.
• Three to five years’ previous experience in a Human Resourcesrelated role withdemonstrable knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations and negotiation and human resources information systems required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Professional certification in Human Resources preferred.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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