Regional HR Director - (East Coast)

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

Liberty Community Programs is a growing provider of community-based services, including programs supporting individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges, across multiple states. Liberty partners within a broader system committed to delivering evidence-based treatment, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented services. Our programs emphasize individualized service planning, integrated care models —including outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)—and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to supporting individuals and families. As we expand our East Coast operations, we are seeking a strategic and experienced HR leader to support workforce growth, strengthen organizational culture, and drive operational excellence across the region. The Regional HR Director – East Coast will provide strategic and operational leadership for all human resources functions across Liberty Community Programs’ East Coast operations. Reporting to executive leadership, this role is responsible for driving workforce strategy, supporting multi-state program expansion, and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws. This position will oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and organizational development initiatives, while partnering closely with leadership to build a high-performing, engaged, and mission-aligned workforce.

Requirements

Master’s degree preferred (HR, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or related field)
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive HR experience in human services, healthcare-adjacent, or multi-site environments
At least 3–5 years in a leadership or regional HR role
Experience supporting multi-state operations strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices across multiple states
Proven experience in recruitment strategy, employee relations, and performance management
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement regional HR strategies aligned with organizational growth and operational goals
Partner with executive and operational leaders to support workforce planning, expansion, and retention
Strengthen Liberty’s reputation as an employer of choice within community-based and human services sectors
Oversee full-cycle recruitment strategies for clinical-adjacent and non-clinical roles
Build talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles, including positions supporting SUD and co-occurring service programs
Monitor and improve key hiring and retention metrics (time-to-fill, turnover, retention rates)
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, ensuring consistency and compliance across states
Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture
Lead engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives across diverse teams
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across East Coast states
Oversee HR policies, procedures, and documentation across multi-state operations
Support audits, investigations, and risk mitigation efforts
Design and implement leadership development and staff training programs
Support performance management, coaching, and employee development initiatives
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
Track and analyze workforce metrics (turnover, retention, engagement, hiring trends)
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership
Utilize analytics to inform workforce strategies and organizational decisions
Supervise, mentor, and develop regional HR team members
Build and maintain a high-performing HR function across multiple locations
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, program leadership, and finance teams