Lutheran Life Villages is a non-profit, senior living community. We are innovative, involved with the community, and are committed to the development and engagement of our employees. We serve our residents, their caregivers, and our employees with compassion and respect for independence, wellness, and spiritual life.

The Human Resources Director is responsible for engaging in and executing practices and initiatives that support, build, and foster a culture that reinforces the organization’s vision and values. This position will guide and support the HR Generalist team, as well as collaborate with employees and leaders to continue building a positive, motivated, and engaged workforce.

Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):

• Executes strategies, initiatives, and opportunities to ensure a high level of employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
• Oversees the daily workflow and staffing of the HR department, training, and staff development.
• Provides effective leadership to HR staff and organizational leaders in areas such as employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, benefits, and training.
• Identifies and measures key performance indicators for the organization’s human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
• Maintains an understanding of employee morale and provides actionable feedback to the leadership team.
• Oversees the development and implementation of effective orientation and onboarding tools and processes for new employees.
• Collaborates with leaders on addressing organizational change, agility, social networking, ethics and values, innovation, customer focus and diversity.
• Leverages HRIS and Employee Engagement tools and partners with leaders to develop, manage, implement, and report on talent management and employee performance.
• Provides direction and oversight for the development and administration of human resources policies and practices to ensure compliance with related legislation, regulations, and guidelines and to operate in a way consistent with organizational strategy and culture.

We are looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in human resources and has a PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or the willingness to obtain certification within two years.

To be successful in this role you should have the following experience, skills, and strengths:

• Minimum of five years of experience in a human resource management role
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills required and ability to problem solve and develop creative solutions.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and provide HR leadership, change management, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects within given timelines.
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; carry out assigned projects to their completion, communicate verbally and in writing, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
• Advanced computer skill level and experience with various HRIS, Microsoft and other related systems
• Exceptional ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrates poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles, practices and theories, technology, and laws in human resources
• Aware of and able to interpret for the organization current trends in areas such as benefits, compensation, training, recruiting, succession planning and other key business functional areas.

Lutheran Life Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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