HR Director, People & Culture

WesleyLife Career • Johnston, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of People & Culture at Brio in Johnston, IA is a strategic partner to community leadership, shaping an exceptional team member experience through forward-thinking HR practices that elevate recruitment, engagement, development, and retention. This role champions consistent people processes, ensures strong compliance, and fosters a thriving, mission-aligned culture across the Brio community. We’re looking for a people-centric, energized HR leader who loves building community and creating meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of human resources experience required.
• Strong generalist background across team member relations, benefits administration, compliance, employment law, and business operations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent HR experience may be substituted for education.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment at Brio, including posting positions, screening, interviewing, coordinating leader interviews, and final selection.
• Oversee due-diligence processes such background checks and pre-employment steps.
• Develop and Lead new-hire orientation program in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Lead onboarding processes, present orientation materials, and support benefit enrollment for new hires.
• Serve as a key consultant to leaders regarding performance management and team member relations.
• Conduct internal investigations and guide leaders through appropriate action steps.
• Manage team member complaints, grievances, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
• Participate in unemployment hearings where appropriate.
• Act as the primary workers’ compensation contact for Heritage House.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of all required accident reports and documentation.
• Coordinate light duty and return-to-work processes.
• Lead accident investigations and collaborate with leaders to implement improvements.
• Track, analyze, and present people and culture metrics to both community leadership and Network Support Center leaders.
• Partner with leadership to create action plans addressing areas of need.
• Support organization-wide strategy alignment by recognizing trends and implementing solutions that support the WesleyLife vision.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee workplace posters, OSHA reporting, logs, forms, FMLA processes, FLSA issues, and other compliance needs.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready personnel files.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Discounted wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways
• Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards
• Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact
• A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director