Human Resources Manager

OPCO Skilled Management; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Human Resources Manager to service multiple nursing facility facilities across New Mexico. You will supervise HR functions, handle employee relations and investigations, manage performance processes, and analyze data to improve retention and compliance.

The role requires travel across the state, collaboration with payroll/HR staff, and leadership development, with a focus on regulatory adherence and workforce engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in HR management.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct routine HR functions across multiple facilities.
• Handle employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Travel across New Mexico to facilities for audits and training.
• Support payroll/HR coordinators and managers as needed.
• Maintain and analyze workforce data to drive initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Integrity & confidentiality

Employment law knowledge

HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS / HR software

Job description

About the Company:

OPCO Skilled Management is responsible for the business administration of multi-skilled and long-term-care nursing facilities. Servicing the long-term care industry has taught us that residents don't live where we work, we work where they live. Therefore, we accept that it is our obligation to run a smooth operation at every level of the organization to ensure residents are satisfied in their homes.

If you agree then we are looking for you! We want to work with a strong candidate who understands and can foster an environment and culture that enables the nursing facilities in the portfolio to fulfill their mission, meet and exceed their financial goals; to manage a workforce that is engaged, motivated, and accountable. Most importantly, to embrace the responsibility of departmental operations, measurement, assessment, and continuous improvement of the department's performance.

Job Description

We are looking for a candidate with exceptional interpersonal skills for the position of Human Resources Manager to service multiple facilities across the state of New Mexico. Under the supervision of the VP of Human Resources, you will be responsible for leading and directing routine functions of the department including employee relations including complaints/investigations; performance management including discipline and terminations, strategic retention planning including collecting and analyzing employee data to drive company initiatives; training and development of leadership at all levels of the organization. Travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to travel to multiple facilities across the state of New Mexico to conduct investigations, performance management, training and development, and employee surveys.
• Provide expert support and guidance to Payroll/HR Coordinators and Managers when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as investigating allegations and terminations.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Create and maintain records including case files.
• Analyzes trends to create strategic plans for workforce retention and engagement.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, or related software.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of three years of human resources management experience is preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or relevant experience is preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.