Human Resources Manager

Sotalent; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Daily pay options

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Life & identity theft insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Human Resources Director to join their leadership team near Tipp City and Vandalia, Ohio. You will drive people operations, align HR strategy with the mission, and manage compliance for a large hourly workforce across healthcare services.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll optimize recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development while maintaining state and federal regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or closely related field.
• 5–8 years progressive HR management experience.
• 3–5 years supervisory/leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations initiatives focusing on recruitment and retention of a large hourly workforce.
• Oversee performance management, safety protocols, and recognition programs.
• Coach department heads on selection, performance reviews, and corrective actions.
• Maintain audit-ready personnel files for state health surveys.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEOC and related laws.
• Direct staff development and training programs to foster growth.
• Mentor HR team and analyze workforce data to drive actions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

HR analytics

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

A prominent leader in the regional senior living and healthcare sector is seeking a strategic and forward thinking Human Resources Director to join their leadership team near the Tipp City and Vandalia area. This organization is a non profit industry leader dedicated to providing compassionate, person centered care across a variety of residential and home based health services.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will play a critical role in driving the mission of the organization by ensuring excellence in all people operations. You will be a systems thinker capable of developing and executing strategies that enhance the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to long term retention and professional development. This role requires a collaborative leader who can manage a large hourly workforce while maintaining strict compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and lead initiatives focused on employee relations, specifically targeting the recruitment and retention of a large hourly staff.
• Oversee and refine core HR systems including performance management, safety protocols, and employee recognition programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to department heads, providing coaching on employee selection, performance reviews, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all personnel files and documentation are audit ready for state health department surveys.
• Stay current on industry trends and employment legislation including FMLA, ADA, and EEOC to ensure total organizational compliance.
• Direct and evaluate staff development and training programs to foster internal growth.
• Manage and mentor the local Human Resources department staff.
• Analyze workforce trends and data to create proactive action plans.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelors degree in Human Resources or a closely related field.
• At least 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources management.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Exceptional communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of detail orientation and proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations.

Preferred Experience

• Background in healthcare, manufacturing, or similar industries with a large hourly employee base.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM SCP, SPHR, or PHR.
• Major medical insurance with virtual doctor access.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off starting from your first day.
• Retirement 401k savings plan with a company match.
• Daily pay options for immediate access to earned wages.
• Tuition reimbursement up to 5250 dollars annually for any field of study.
• Partnerships providing tuition discounts at several regional universities.
• Life, pet, and identity theft insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and a crisis support fund.
• Access to extensive personal and professional development resources.