Human Resources Manager – Payroll & HR Operations

National Health Care Associates•Bristol, CT

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager supports recruitment, employee relations, training, compensation and benefits administration, and other initiatives that improve the employee experience. The role partners with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategies and hiring processes, supports employee engagement, and provides day-to-day HR assistance to employees. It also helps ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, regulations, and best practices; manages various employee programs; and collaborates with facility leadership on talent retention and succession planning. The manager participates in the facility’s quality improvement program and sets objectives whose completion is monitored quarterly. The position is with The Pines at Bristol, an affiliate of National Health Care Associates, at 61 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol, Connecticut. The organization describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with a focus on compassionate care and employee growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
Experience as an HR Manager, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Compassionate and empathetic nature toward staff, candidates, and others.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Proficiency in office software and basic computer skills.
Strategic mindset and ability to develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
HR Manager experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
Knowledge of insurance, benefits, unemployment compensation, and state or federal HR guidelines.

Responsibilities

Participate in recruitment across departments to help acquire qualified and compassionate healthcare professionals.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop and execute strategies for recruiting partnerships, advertising, and the center’s hiring process.
May administer health insurance, savings, pension, and life insurance programs.
Develop and implement employee engagement programs to foster a positive workplace culture.
Handle employee relations matters with empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Plan and oversee training and development initiatives to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
Maintain and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, regulations, and best practices.
Prepare compliance records, statistics, special reports, and turnover analyses as needed.
Manage workers’ compensation, personal and family leave, unemployment, and disability programs.
Collaborate with leadership on talent retention and succession planning strategies.
Handle day-to-day transactional HR tasks and serve as a resource to employees.
Participate in the facility’s quality improvement program, set objectives, and monitor completion quarterly.