Human Resources Director

Full-Time

Athena Home Health & Hospice - CT

Posted 1 month ago

We are hiring a Human Resources Director to join our dynamic care team at Athena Home Health & Hospice!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the Human Resources Director you would be responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and directing all activities and programs relating to the recruitment, selection, retention, orientation and development of employees at the four Athena Home Health and Hospice agencies in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You would act as an advocate for organization personnel and collaborates with Home Health and Hospice executive leadership as well as Athena Healthcare Systems Human Resource Management team.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, master’s degree preferred.

• At least three (3) years’ experience in health care management, preferably in hospice care operations. Two years of experience in employee recruitment and training preferred, and employee and labor relations.

• Has knowledge of state, federal and CHAP regulations relating to employment and employee education.

• Has knowledge of corporate business management.

• Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills and public relations skills.

• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, and flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs all daily human resources operations including providing direct oversight of the establishment and implementation of human resource policies.

• Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and CHAP human resources regulatory requirements.

• Directs the implementation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure that consistent employee recruitment, selection, retention, hiring practices, orientation and termination procedures are handled in accordance with applicable law and regulation.

• Monitors competitive market and makes recommendations to propose to the Executive Director for compensation adjustments to ensure that the Organization’s Name is competitive in the market.

• Works with the management team to identify recruitment needs and develops a recruitment plan designed to fill demand and evaluates the cost-effect of recruitment efforts.

• Builds and monitors community perceptions of Organization’s Name as a high-quality employer.

• Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation of the annual budget for the human resources department and monitors the allocation of resources according to budgetary limitations.

• Coordinates and participates in community awareness and recruitment activities such as health fairs.

• Works with the management team in identifying employee education needs and develops orientation and continuing education programs for all employees.

• Recruits, selects, and directly manages members of the human resource team.

• Maintains a comprehensive library of resources to support employee education and development.

• Maintains confidentiality of all employee information and files.

• Annually monitors personnel satisfaction with benefits and work environment and reports the results per organization practice.

• Makes recommendations regarding organization, personnel benefits package, and cost-effective plans.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must possess the ability to carry out assigned job functions

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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