Human Resources Director

Opened in 1964 as the only skilled-care facility in Minnesota exclusively for men, Mission Nursing Home provides care for up to 65 residents who experience a variety of physical and behavioral health issues.

Position Summary Duties include formulating and implementing policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department and recommending policies and practices to management.

Continuously promotes a respectful and healthy work environment.  Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with facility policies and applicable laws.

This role is involved in interviewing, hiring, training, compliance, payroll, addressing staff concerns and problem solving.

Position Responsibilities Responsible for labor relations provides advice, support and counsel on personnel issues.

Develops and administers an effective recruitment program.

Meets regularly with mangers to generate ideas and discuss need.  Stays continually aware and provides updates of vacancies and status of candidates.

Develops and coordinates an effective orientation and onboarding program with the interdisciplinary team.

Assists in the preparation of union negations and maintains a professional and respectful relationship with the union and its in-house stewards.

Stays current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates and newsletters for changes and trends that affect HR Proposes updates and administers personnel policies, forms and documents including job descriptions.

Educates staff on changes and monitors policies for compliance.

Maintains personnel files in accordance with required regulations, laws and HR standard practice guidelines.

Works with staff to address concerns, complaints and corrective action plans.

Directs payroll processing, ensures compliance with wage regulations and uses payroll data for trending analysis to assist in financial decision making.

Process payroll if needed.

Oversees the safety program and worker’s compensation program. Works closely with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Staff Development to bring constant attention to work loss reduction injury programs.

Oversees and responds to unemployment claims.

Directs benefits administration, enrollment and open enrollment meetings.

Oversees the performance review process with supervisors.

An active member of the management team, the Quality Assurance (QAPI), safety and other committees as needed and attends manager’s meetings.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent of four to ten years related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs.

General knowledge of employment laws and practices.  Must have the ability to make recommendation to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.

An ability and willingness to work in cooperation with other employees to promote a friendly, caring and courteous atmosphere for residents, families and staff.

Ability to assist in, initiate and adapt new programs.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of matters pertaining to staff and resident information.

Good computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.

Effective oral and written communication.

Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues. Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work in an environment which may contain communicable diseases or viruses. These include, but may not be limited to, Hepatitis B, influenza, viral, pneumonia, skin rashes, airborne viruses, contact bacteria etc., and body fluids carrying communicable diseases including HIV. The Employee is responsible for learning and using Universal Precautions.

Mission Statement We provide a home that reaffirms the dignity and self-worth of men, who experience physical or behavioral health challenges, through compassionate, supportive and rehabilitative care.   Powered by JazzHR