Human Resources Director (Long Term Care)

Position Purpose Leads, directs, plans and coordinates policies and activities of the human resources department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator.
Required Qualifications v A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, from an accredited college or university is preferred.
v Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience with demonstrated success in human resource management.
v Knowledgeable of the laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning personnel administration in post-acute care settings.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the HR department.
Maintains written job descriptions and performance evaluations for each staff position in accordance with applicable laws.
Reviews all requests for new or replacement personnel, fills requests as approved, and arranges interviews, appointments, etc.
Checks applications and references for prospective employees and arranges for interviews as required or directed.
Maintains job applications for personnel eligible to work in the facility.
Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent employee information in accordance with the Privacy Act, as well as the facility’s established policies governing the release of information.
Verifies the employee’s right to work in this country in accordance with current laws, regulations and guidelines, obtains the appropriate documentation and is filed in the employee’s personnel record.
Maintains an adequate personnel record filing system that meets the needs of the facility and complies with current employment practices.
Ensures compliance with current federal and state employment regulations regarding wages, overtime, work hours, workman’s compensations, etc.
Ensures compliance with hiring/discharge policies and procedures.
Orients new personnel to the facility and explain personnel policies, procedures, payroll procedures, grievance procedures, etc.
as established in the facility’s operational policies and procedures.
Keeps department directors informed of changes in personnel matters accordingly.
Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning personnel needs, problems areas, etc.
, as deemed necessary or appropriate.
Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
and submitting them to the Administrator as required.
Conducts employee background checks in accordance with facility policy.
Protects resident health information and reports any suspected or known violations of such information to the Administrator.
Reports any unauthorized attempts to access the facility’s information systems.
Develops and implements a facility plan for the recruitment, selection, and training of competent personnel.
Hires personnel in accordance with the facility’s established hiring practices.
Arranges for any pre-employment testing, physicals, etc.
in accordance with facility policies.
Processes all new hire personnel information and any change of status data, payroll change, etc.
Ensures that nurse aide data are verified or submitted to the Nurse Aide Registry on a timely basis.
Assists with scheduling work hours, personnel, work assignments, vacation schedules, etc.
, as required or requested.
Maintains attendance records and records of counseling, warning, and other disciplinary action taken against employees.
Terminates employees when necessary, ensuring documentation and coordination of such actions with the Department Director and Administrator.
Conducts exit interviews and ensures information is placed in the employee’s personnel records.
Reports any known or suspected fraud to the Administrator.
Maintains professional status by attending workshops, seminars, etc.
to keep up to date with current changes in personnel matters.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of positive emphasis, warmth, personal interest and calm environment throughout the facility.
Follows established safety regulations including fire protection/prevention, infection control, smoking, etc.
, and assists personnel, residents and visitors to do the same.
Assists and prepares the HR department’s annual budget in conjunction with the Administrator for approval.
Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up as designated by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.