Area Human Resources Manager - Long Island, NY

Sunrise Senior Living • Central Islip, NY

5d • $68,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Area Human Resources Manager at Sunrise Senior Living, you will lead HR strategy and operations across multiple Sunrise communities, ensuring strong recruitment, compliance, and team member engagement. This position supports communities across Long Island, including Holbrook, Smithtown, East Setauket, Dix Hills, and West Babylon. The role requires regular travel between communities to provide on-site HR partnership and support, with approximately 3-4 days per week of on-site presence across these locations, based on the needs of the market. You play a vital leadership role in building engaged teams, protecting compliance, and strengthening the team member experience across your region.

Requirements

• 2+ years HR experience (senior living or healthcare preferred)
• Supervisory and employee relations experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR, Business, or related field

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, job fairs, and hiring processes
• Ensure compliance with Sunrise Hiring Standards and employment laws
• Lead onboarding, orientation, and system access for new team members
• Maintain HRIS, ATS, personnel files, and regulatory documentation
• Manage unemployment and workers’ compensation claims
• Serve as HR partner to department leaders on performance management
• Lead employee relations matters and internal investigations
• Drive team member engagement initiatives and action planning
• Deliver HR systems and policy training for front-line staff
• Maintain audit readiness and complete monthly compliance controls (MKCC)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree