Human Resources (HR) Manager

Newport Healthcare•Bethlehem, CT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is directly responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the human resources function within designated programs and serves as a business partner to the local leadership team. This is an in-office position in Bethlehem, Connecticut, Monday through Friday. The role partners with local leaders to foster a culture of customer service, quality, integrity, accountability, and employee engagement, supporting superior client treatment in a safe and compassionate environment. The manager administers HR plans and procedures, helps develop and communicate personnel policies, and implements performance management and employee training requirements. The manager also supports HR operations at new locations and in acquisition scenarios, coordinates benefit communications with the Benefits Administrator, responds to employee concerns, advises managers on employee matters, and collaborates on investigations and corrective actions. The position maintains compliant HR records and reports, completes reporting requirements, and participates in leadership and departmental meetings. Occasional travel to other facilities by automobile or air is required.

Requirements

Seven or more years of human resources generalist experience.
Subject matter expertise in federal and state-specific employment and wage-and-hour law.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of Joint Commission and state regulatory requirements as they relate to Human Resources.
A current, valid driver’s license, as occasional travel to other facilities by automobile and air is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
PHR or a Human Resources Certificate preferred.
Experience in the health care industry and/or residential treatment field preferred.
Experience with Ultimate Kronos Group preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with local leadership teams to foster customer service, quality, integrity, accountability, employee engagement, and a safe, compassionate environment for clients.
Administer human resources plans and procedures for personnel within designated areas of responsibility.
Assist with developing, communicating, and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
Execute performance management plans and ensure employees receive timely feedback at designated intervals, including 90-day and annual reviews.
Set up day-to-day HR operations at new locations or in acquisition scenarios as needed.
Coordinate with the Benefits Administrator to ensure benefit information is communicated accurately and on time.
Collaborate with HR colleagues on company initiatives.
Ensure established training requirements are met for each employee.
Serve as a point of contact for employee employment concerns and work with management to resolve them.
Collaborate with the Executive Director, Regional Director, CHRO, and/or Insperity on internal investigations as warranted.
Coach and advise managers on employee issues and promote fair, consistent, legally compliant treatment of employees.
Recommend disciplinary action, up to and including termination, when necessary.
Maintain department records and reports in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
Complete reporting requirements accurately and on time.
Participate in leadership and departmental staff meetings and attend other meetings as needed.
Travel occasionally to other facilities by automobile and air.