Human Resources Manager

National Health Care Associates•Middletown, CT

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Water's Edge, an affiliate of National Health Care Associates, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support recruitment, employee relations, training, compensation and benefits administration, and initiatives that enhance the work experience for staff. The role supports a positive workplace and exceptional resident care by helping create an environment where the team can thrive. The Human Resources Manager participates in recruitment across departments and partners with Talent Acquisition on recruiting partnerships, advertising, and the center's hiring process. The role may administer insurance and retirement programs, develops employee engagement programs, handles employee relations, oversees training and development, and ensures compliance with HR policies and applicable regulations. It also manages workers' compensation and leave-related programs, supports talent retention and succession planning, handles day-to-day HR transactions, and participates in the facility's quality improvement program. The position is located at 111 Church Street, Middletown, Connecticut, 06457. The listed pay range is USD $80,000 to $85,000 per year.

Requirements

Experience as an HR Manager; healthcare or Long-Term Care experience is preferred.
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 preferred.
Experience as an HR Manager in a healthcare or Long-Term Care setting preferred.
Knowledge of insurance, benefits, unemployment compensation, and state or federal HR guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in recruitment for all 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 analysis 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.