HR Director Job at Emerald Healthcare in Tulsa

Job Title: HR Director

Location: Tulsa, OK

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Administrator

Position Type: Full-time Salaried

Job Summary

Emerald Care Center Tulsa is dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to our residents. Our team is committed to fostering a supportive environment for both our residents and our staff. We are seeking an experienced HR Director to lead our human resources department and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional care. The HR Director will oversee all human resources functions within the facility, ensuring the implementation of HR policies and practices that align with our organizational goals and compliance requirements. This role will be pivotal in driving staff engagement, recruitment, retention, and overall workforce development.

Work Environment

An office setting in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Post ads on the applicant tracking system, request sponsorship as applicable, attend job fairs, visit nursing and CNA schools. Verify licenses and certifications, schedule new hire orientations.
• Onboarding: Complete onboarding documents in the HRIS, follow up with applicants as necessary. Conduct reference checks and complete all pre-employment background checks.
• New Hire Orientation: Organize orientation, notify hires and managers of dates, ensure all new hire paperwork is completed and submitted to payroll timely. Create and maintain employee personnel files, medical records, benefits, and I-9 files.
• Labor Management: Lead weekly labor meetings to discuss open positions, recruitment efforts, agency status, changes in employment status, overtime hours, retention trends; collaborate with administrator, DON, and staffing coordinator to fill open positions.
• Payroll: Manage and submit bi-weekly payroll timely; respond to garnishment, tax levy, and child support requests; address unemployment claims promptly.
• Worker’s Compensation: Ensure timely submission of injuries to WC management; lead the monthly safety committee.
• FMLA and Leave: Provide timely notices for eligible employees; educate managers on FMLA responsibilities; manage leave requests including Jury Duty, Military Leave, Maternity Leave, Personal Leave.
• Turnover and Retention: Conduct exit and stay interviews; review turnover reports monthly and discuss trends with department managers; oversee employee recognition initiatives.
• Staff Development and In-services: Monitor monthly training schedules; escalate concerns as needed.
• Employee Relations/Disciplinary Action: Assist managers with disciplinary processes; coordinate with Regional HR for consultation; inform employees about grievance processes and provide training on disciplinary procedures.
• Benefits Coordination: Explain benefits to employees, train staff in benefits administration, and ensure timely status changes are submitted to benefits administration.
• Resident Rights: Report allegations of resident abuse to the Administrator and assist in investigations as requested.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent ongoing training relevant to the role.
• Two or more years of experience in human resources or recruiting; training and development experience required.
• Prior long-term care or healthcare experience preferred.
• Demonstrated dependability, cooperation, leadership, and strong communication skills; ability to work with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite; ability to manage strategic and day-to-day HR operations.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; proven leadership and team management capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO Plan: Vacation, sick, holiday