HR Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The HR Manager is responsible for supporting the functions of the Human Resources Department including employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, leave administration, workers compensation claims, and required trainings by executing all related policies and procedures for current and future employees . The tasks include but are not limited to, data entry, file organization, administering orientation, and executing regulatory process and procedures. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs human resource programs including compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, and training and development.
• Review employment verifications and take necessary follow-up steps with personnel as needed. 
• Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form, including I9s, direct deposits, support orders. 
• Responsible for entering and updating employee information in multiple employee information platforms (HHA and Payroll)
• Collect and review information to effectively administer garnishments and respond to subpoenas. 
• Complete and submit paperwork related to short-term disability benefits, workers compensation claims, and paid family leave claims.
• Responsible for onboarding process including initial phone screens, collecting of necessary preemployment paperwork and scheduling of required background checks 
• Assist with the talent acquisition and recruitment process by identifying and vetting candidates, conducting reference checks, and scheduling interviews.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing Rucruiting
• Provide HR support to all business functions including LHCSA.
• Complete unemployment claims.
• Assisting personnel with Paylocity Self-Service setup 
• Any other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years progressive HR experience, including at least 1 year in healthcare, long-term care, assisted living, or senior care settings.
• Regulatory knowledge: Working knowledge of New York State Department of Health assisted living/long-term care regulations, NYS labor laws, FMLA, ADA, wage-and-hour rules, and EEO requirements.
• Core HR skills: Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, leave management, payroll coordination, and HR policy development.
• Compliance & reporting: Experience maintaining personnel records, managing mandatory trainings and licensing verifications, completing required regulatory reporting, and supporting audits.
• Systems & data: Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to prepare HR metrics and reports.
• Communication & leadership: Strong interpersonal, coaching, conflict-resolution, supervisory, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Background & health requirements: Ability to clear NYS-required background checks/fingerprinting and criminal history reviews; provide required health screenings/immunizations (e.g., TB screening) per NYS/facility policies.
• Other: Valid NYS driver’s license if travel is required.