Senior Director of Human Resources
About The Position
Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a hands-on Senior Director of Human Resources to lead the HR department and advise executive leadership across a growing, multi-state senior living organization. The role combines senior HR leadership with direct responsibility for employee relations, employment law compliance, workplace investigations, and related risk management. The Senior Director provides leadership and accountability for HR Operations and Talent & Organizational Development, leads the Director of HR Operations and Director of Talent & Organizational Development, and advises the COO and operational leaders on workforce decisions. The role personally manages sensitive investigations, reviews and approves terminations, administers accommodation requests and the interactive process, and maintains HR policies across multiple states. The position also serves as the primary HR contact for EEOC charges, agency complaints, and threatened litigation, partnering with outside counsel when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial employee relations and employment law responsibility.
- Proven experience leading an HR function or team.
- Significant experience conducting investigations and handling EEOC charges and employment claims.
- Experience supporting multi-location operations.
- Sound, independent judgment, including knowing when to involve legal counsel.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting operations across multiple states.
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
- Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction, leadership, and accountability for HR Operations and Talent & Organizational Development.
- Lead the Director of HR Operations and the Director of Talent & Organizational Development.
- Advise the COO and operational leaders on workforce decisions across multiple communities.
- Personally manage sensitive workplace investigations, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct.
- Review and approve terminations, assess legal risk, and ensure proper documentation.
- Guide compliance with FMLA, ADA, PWFA, FLSA, Title VII, and state employment laws.
- Manage accommodation requests and the interactive process.
- Develop, interpret, and maintain HR policies across multiple states.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for EEOC charges, agency complaints, and threatened litigation, partnering with outside counsel when needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Critical illness and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
