Regional Human Resources Manager

Cottonwood Healthcare; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

15 days PTO

6 holidays + 1 float

Job summary

Cottonwood Healthcare seeks a Regional HR Manager to provide compliant HR leadership for multiple skilled nursing facilities across CO, MT, NV, and UT. You will partner with facility leadership, oversee payroll, onboarding, training, and workers’ compensation, while shaping a positive workplace culture.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years healthcare HR experience, strong communication, and proficiency with iSolved and Workday, plus the ability to travel quarterly.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of HR experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for multiple facilities across CO, MT, NV and UT.
• Implement HR initiatives, policies, and best practices company-wide.
• Oversee payroll processing at facility locations.
• Lead onboarding processes for facility staff.
• Train and mentor on-site HR staff and leaders on HR procedures.
• Support investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation processes and claims.
• Foster positive culture and employee morale across facilities.
• Collaborate with corporate teams to ensure consistent HR operations.
• Travel up to 3–6 days per quarter.

Skills

HR management

Payroll oversight

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Onboarding and training

Communication

Tools

iSolved by Paylogics

Workday

Job description

Cottonwood Healthcare operates long-term care facilities across Colorado, Montana, Nevada and Utah. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented HR Professionalto provide compliant, focused HR leadership throughout our organization. This role will be responsible for overseeing facility-level HR practices, coaching leaders, driving consistent processes, and supporting a positive workplace culture across multiple states. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to work hard and become an indispensable member of our team.

Position Overview

The Regional HR Manager will serve as the primary HR resource for multiple skilled nursing facilities, providing expertise in payroll processing, onboarding, training, Workers’ Compensation, employee relations, and regulatory compliance. This individual will work closely with facility leadership teams and on-site HR staff, offering support, training, and guidance to ensure consistency and accuracy in all HR functions. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main HR resource for assigned Skilled Nursing Facilities across CO, MT, NV and UT.
• Implement HR initiatives, policies, and best practices company-wide.
• Oversee and support payroll processing at facility locations.
• Lead, coordinate, and support onboarding processes for facility staff.
• Train and mentor on-site HR employees and facility leaders on HR procedures, compliance, and system usage.
• Serve as primary HR resource for facility leadership on investigations, performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Manage and support Workers’ Compensation processes, including claim reporting and follow-through.
• Assist in building and sustaining a positive culture and strong employee morale across facilities.
• Support organizational development initiatives, training programs, and process improvements.
• Maintain effective communication with facility leaders and corporate teams to ensure consistent HR operations.
• There is a possibility of travel in this role each quarter. If travel is required, it will only be for 3 to 6 days per quarter.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans available.
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance available.
• 15 days of PTO.
• 6 paid holidays with one float holiday of your choice.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of HR experience
• Experience in the healthcare industry, specifically skilled nursing, is preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS systems, preferably iSolved by Paylogics and/or Workday.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Payroll oversight
• Onboarding and training
• Employee relations and investigations
• Regulatory compliance
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and listening abilities.
• Ability to work independently and solve practical problems efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• "Can-do” attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to increase responsibility.