People and Culture Director (HR Director)

WesleyLife Career • Atlantic, IA

18h

About The Position

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

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 Heritage House, including posting positions, screening, interviewing, coordinating leader interviews, and final selection.
• Oversee due diligence processes such as reference checks, 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

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Discounted wellness center memberships
• 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
• Recognition and appreciation programs
• A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support

What This Job Offers

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