Human Resources Director | Hiring NOW!

Riverwalk Communities; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid sick, vacation, and holidays

Telehealth/Virtual Doctor Visits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Riverwalk Communities in Indiana is seeking a compassionate Human Resources Director with union experience to lead our HR operations for a healthcare facility. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, compliance, and employee relations to support staff and residents.

The role emphasizes collaboration with facility leadership, adherence to JCAHO and regulatory guidelines, and building a supportive, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in human resource management is preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of nursing facility services and departmental HR needs.
• Ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments.
• Qualified by training and/or previous experience, preferably in a health care facility.
• Understanding workplace dynamics and managing all personnel issues.
• Be personable with staff, residents, and families in a professional manner.
• Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, MDPH, MDPA, Medicare and Medicaid rules.

Responsibilities

• Support the facility’s philosophy of care and goals.
• Direct advertising in local media to fill openings.
• Interview applicants for specific positions.
• Refer and place applicants based on current departmental needs.
• Hire qualified personnel, including negotiating contracts.
• Complete employment documentation for nursing staff and aides.
• Manage orientation of all new employees.
• Supervise new employees during initial period.
• Evaluate employees at 30 days, end of probation, and annually.
• Design and direct incentive programs to encourage performance.
• Coordinate employee benefit programs including pension, health, dental, and life.
• Maintain employee files per regulations.
• Attend admissions, marketing, QI, Medicare meetings.
• Stay updated on JCAHO, Federal, State, Medicare regulations and train staff.
• Work as weekend supervisor in rotation.
• Limit information to authorized agencies or people.
• Follow fire, disaster, and evacuation policies; perform other duties.

Skills

HR Leadership

Union Experience

Employee Relations

Policy & Compliance

Hiring & Onboarding

Staff Training

Healthcare Facility Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR

Job description

Come be a part of something different – Join the Sterling Healthcare team!

We are actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated Human Resources Director with union experience to join our Riverwalk Communities team!

Our staff are our most valuable asset. Here’s what they are saying about us -

“Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Even the CEO knows my name and asks me how my kids are doing! This team is home for me.” – CNA, South Bend, IN

“I enjoy working so closely with the residents. They bring as much comfort to me as I do to them. This is a unique building with a great family feel.” – RN, Gary, IN

What do we believe makes us different? Here’s what you can count on from us!

Riverwalk Communities is a small facility with a close-knit, supportive, and collaborative team

We care deeply for our residents and families, our employees, and the communities we serve

We train and build our people and genuinely invest in their professional growth

Our culture is rooted in:

• Trust
• Excellence
• Service Leadership
• Working Together

We always deliver the best possible care for our residents and families

We appreciate and celebrate the contributions made by all of the individuals on our teams

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

1. A bachelors or master’s in human resource management is preferred.

2. Must have working knowledge of nursing facility services and departmental human resource needs.

3. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments.

4. Must be qualified to assume the position by training and/or previous experience, preferably in a health care facility.

5. An understanding of the workplace dynamic and the ability to manage all aspects of personnel issues.

6. Be personable with staff, residents, and families in a professional and cooperative manner.

7. Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.

8. Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, MDPH, MDPA, Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

a. Support the facility’s philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.

b. Direct advertising in local media to find appropriate personnel for open positions.

c. Interview advertising responders and general applicants for specific job positions.

d. Refer and place applicants in positions based on current departmental needs.

e. Hire qualified personnel for specific job positions including negotiating contract and terms of employment.

f. Complete all employment documentation for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurses’ assistants, and support aides including:

• Employee Start-Up Form
• Employee Application Form
• Federal W-4 Form
• Michigan W-4 Form
• U.S. Immigration I-9 Form
• Department of Labor ETA-9061 Form
• Attendance Policies Acknowledgment
• Employee Manual Packet Acknowledgment
• Reference Check
• Resident’s Rights Acknowledgment
• Copy of Photo ID (must contain SS# and birthdate)
• Uniform Deduction Authorization
• Gait Belt Deduction Authorization
• Hepatitis B Authorization or Declination
• TB Screening Report
• Confidential Information Form
• Competency Skill Check List
• Copy of Certification or License
• Local Union 743 Application and Authorization (when applicable)
• Criminal Background Check (when applicable)

g. Manage orientation of all new employees including:

• Introduce to department heads at morning admissions meeting.
• Take new hires on tour of the building and identify key personnel, specialized units, exits, building systems, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct unit-specific instruction and in-servicing which include appropriate policies and procedures, treatments, and individualized resident approaches.
• Coordinate work experience rotation on each floor or specialized units.
• Address all questions and inquiries in the areas of employment, salary, benefits, general facility policies and procedures, and job requirements.

h. Supervise new employees during their initial period of employment to determine optimum placement and promote job satisfaction.

i. Evaluate employees after thirty days, the end of the probationary period, and annually in conjunction with the relevant department heads and the Director of Nursing.

j. Design and direct department-specific and general incentive programs to encourage the optimum job performance of all employees.

k. Coordinate and supervise employee benefit programs including, but not limited to pension plan, health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance.

l. Maintain all employee files with up-to-date documentation, evaluations, etc. in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations.

m. Attend admissions, marketing, Performance/Quality Improvement, Medicare meetings, and others as deemed appropriate.

n. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any changes in JCAHO, Federal, State, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, modify department policies to assure compliance, and in-service all relevant personnel accordingly.

o. Work as the weekend supervisor as part of the department head monthly rotation.

p. Furnish information regarding residents only to authorized agencies or people.

q. Follow established fire, disaster, and evacuation policies and procedures.

r. Perform other related duties as directed.

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Sick, vacation and holiday pay
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Available (receive half your pay immediately, each day you work)
• And more!

Join ourRiverwalk Communities team today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud of our commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified job candidates and employees. No job applicant or employee will be unlawfully discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, color, sex, childbirth, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.