Human Resources Director, Onsite

Schedule: Typical business hours are 8:30am-5pm, operational hours are 24/7

Location: Portsmouth, NH
Rate of Pay: $95,000-$105,000

As the Human Resources Director at Wentworth Senior Living, you will be a key strategic leader responsible for aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals while fostering a strong, healthy workplace culture. This role oversees the full scope of HR operations, including:

1. Strategic Leadership & Culture Development

Align HR initiatives with WSL’s mission, values, and long-term organizational goals.
Partner with the President/CEO on succession planning and leadership development.
Drive employee engagement, staff retention, and culture-building programs.
Support organizational change initiatives and coach managers on effective people management.
Ensure equity, fairness, and consistency across HR practices and policies.

2. HR Operations, Compliance & Policy Management

Lead day-to-day HR functions, including policy interpretation, employee relations, and conflict resolution.
Maintain current job descriptions, employee records, and compliant HR filing systems.
Oversee monthly and quarterly audits for state and federal requirements (annual training, dementia training, background checks, resident rights, OSHA, etc.).
Ensure compliance with employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and workplace standards.
Manage unemployment claims, workers’ compensation cases, and OSHA reporting.

3. Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Staff Development

Oversee the recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and new-hire orientation processes.
Supervise and support the HR Coordinator and HR Support Assistant
Monitor completion of required training, ongoing development, and performance appraisals.
Promote educational opportunities and professional development for staff.
Ensure a smooth offboarding process, including benefits transition and COBRA administration.

4. Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Administration

Manage weekly payroll processing, including validation of hours, wages, deductions, and compliance with DOL guidelines.
Oversee annual open enrollment, broker coordination, and benefits administration for new hires and terminations.
Administer 401(k) weekly uploads, compliance reporting, and monitoring of loan repayment schedules.
Prepare payroll reports, W-2/ACA submissions, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Maintain accurate compensation data and support annual compensation and market reviews.

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of HR experience.
PHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification required.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, solve problems, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency with technology, payroll systems, and HR record management.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Generous PTO time
High staff-to-resident ratio
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match after one year
Life insurance coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Employee development and education reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Free employee meals
Referral bonus program
Surprise rewards throughout the year

Wentworth Senior Living

Latest Jobs

Human Resources Director