What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director position at Westside Village Nursing Center?
Position Summary
The Human Resources Director oversees the human resources function (recruitment, retention, orientation, training, compensation/benefits, etc.) of the facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or in a related field OR documented evidence of equivalent demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Professional certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP, or SHRM SCP) preferred
- Experience in health care preferred
Specific Job Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver appropriate training programs
- Proficient understanding of employment law regulations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Provide effective human resources assistance to ED and all department supervisors in areas including but not limited to: associate relations, recruitment/retention, selection, compensation/benefits, and corrective action
- Maintain personnel files, confidential/medical files, Form I 9s, and other documentation as required by law and facility policy
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct (or supervise) all in services
- Conduct facility orientation for all new associates
- Effectively manage and operate within budget
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
