Strategic HR Director — Skilled Nursing & LTC

Central Queens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Central Queens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an experienced HR Director to join our skilled nursing facility. You will lead recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and DOH requirements.

The role emphasizes employee relations, union coordination, confidential records, and partnership with Administration to support staffing and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR for skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Experience with payroll processing and employee benefits.
• Experience handling employee relations and disciplinary matters.
• Experience working with unions and unionized employees preferred.
• Knowledge of NY SDOH and NYDOL requirements is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hiring process from recruitment through onboarding.
• Ensure onboarding documentation is completed.
• Process background checks and pre-employment verifications.
• Manage employee relations and assist with disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate with managers on performance and disciplinary matters.
• Work with the union on grievances and labor matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility HR requirements.
• Maintain confidential employee records and census data.
• Process weekly payroll and distribution of checks.
• Handle health insurance enrollment and changes.
• Track employee vacation and sick time.
• Maintain credentialing and renewal dates.
• Maintain HR records for DOH reporting.
• Complete employment verifications for current and former employees.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and related communications.
• Prepare monthly HR and QAPI-related reports.
• Ensure HR files are current and organized.
• Collaborate with Administration on staffing and employee matters.
• Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.
• This overview is not all-inclusive.

Skills

HR policies

Payroll processing

Employee benefits

Employee relations

Union experience

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR/payroll systems

Job description

Central Queens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an experienced HR Director to join our skilled nursing facility. You will lead recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and DOH requirements.

The role emphasizes employee relations, union coordination, confidential records, and partnership with Administration to support staffing and operations.