Director of Human Resources

Location: McLean, VA

Industry: Healthcare / Senior Living

Opportunity Overview

We are partnering with a healthcare-focused organization to identify a Director of Human Resources to provide strategic, hands-on HR leadership during a period of significant growth and transformation. This role is ideal for an experienced, people-first HR leader who can strengthen systems, rebuild trust, and serve as a true partner to leadership and staff.

The organization is preparing for a large-scale, multi-year construction and expansion initiative and is seeking someone who can hit the ground running, assess current HR practices, and implement improvements quickly while supporting long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, directors, and department heads.
Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, retention, and talent strategy.
Lead HR initiatives that support growth, change management, and culture improvement.
Act as a trusted advisor on sensitive employee relations and compliance matters.

Recruitment, Retention & Talent Development

Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategies, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations.
Establish and track recruitment metrics and KPIs to measure success and drive accountability.
Partner with leadership to improve employee retention and engagement.
Develop and deliver training programs for managers to strengthen leadership capability and consistency.
Lead onboarding and orientation programs to support employee integration and engagement.

Employee Relations & Culture

Foster a people-first HR function where employees feel safe and comfortable raising concerns.
Strengthen employee relations practices and rebuild trust in HR.
Investigate and manage employee complaints, including harassment and discrimination claims.
Serve as EEO officer and oversee documentation and resolution processes.

Benefits & Compensation

Lead benefits strategy and administration, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and wellness programs.
Evaluate current benefits offerings and recommend enhancements to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction.
Manage broker and vendor relationships and oversee open enrollment and plan changes.
Oversee compensation strategy, job evaluations, and pay equity analysis to ensure compliance and market competitiveness.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare, employment, and labor regulations.
Stay current on regulatory changes and implement policy and program updates as needed.
Lead workers’ compensation, unemployment, and related claims processes.
Serve as a key contributor to organizational risk management and culture-of-safety initiatives.

HR Operations & Systems

Oversee HRIS and electronic personnel records.
Improve HR processes, documentation, and reporting.
Support the transition to outsourced payroll as applicable.
Leverage data and reporting to support decision-making and workforce planning.

Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and supervise the HR team.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Support HR staff with complex issues and special projects.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
SHRM certification required (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
Healthcare HR experience required, with strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HR leadership role.
Strong expertise in benefits strategy and administration.
Demonstrated success in building recruitment metrics, KPIs, and accountability frameworks.
Proven ability to improve employee relations and organizational culture.
Experience leading through change, growth, or large-scale initiatives.
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Why This Role?

High-impact leadership role during a transformational period
Opportunity to rebuild and strengthen HR systems and culture
Direct partnership with senior leadership
Meaningful work in a healthcare-focused, mission-driven environment

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