Open Position: Human Resource Manager, Full Time
Location : Portsmouth, NH - WSL is located steps from Portsmouth's Market Square and Prescott Park, behind the Strawbery Banke Museum
Salary: $75,000-$90,000
About Us: Wentworth Senior Living's success truly depends on the skill, dedication, and happiness of our staff. Together with the seniors who call our community home, our employees take pride in shaping their workplace culture, and it shows. With industry-leading resident and family satisfaction, WSL is proud to help residents and staff make lasting connections while ensuring our seniors are fully engaged in living better lives longer.
Job Description: As the Human Resources Manager at WSL, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day HR operations, including payroll processing, recruiting, training, benefits administration, and maintaining compliance with state regulations. Key responsibilities include:

1. Lead HR operations, including payroll oversight, recruitment, onboarding, training, and resolving personnel issues.
2. Maintain current job descriptions and ensure compliance with NH state licensing requirements.
3. Oversee the HR Recruiter and ensure efficient daily operations.
4. Manage company payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
5. Monitor and process payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and benefit changes.
6. Coordinate annual open enrollment process and benefits administration.
7. Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
8. Maintain personnel filing systems and employee records.
9. Monitor unemployment claims and assist with appeals.
10. Promote a positive company culture and support employee development.

Requirements:

• Five or more years of HR experience.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP/SCP Certification preferred.
• Ongoing professional development and participation in conferences and organizations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in computer operations, including MS Office suite.

Benefits: We compensate our staff with competitive salaries and many other benefits, including:

• Generous PTO Time
• High staff-to-residents ratio
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K savings plan with employer 4% match contribution after one year
• Life insurance coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Employee development and education reimbursement assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Free employee meals
• Referral bonus program
• Surprise rewards throughout the year

Contingencies: All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check and drug test.
EEO Statement: WSL provides equal employment opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military status or veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state, federal or local laws or ordinances.