Director of People and Culture

Welcome to Distinctive Living! We are seeking a dynamic people leader, with a vision for great company culture!

Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of People and Culture, the Director of People and Culture will support the day-to-day human resources operations for all phases of the employee life cycle. Activities include recruitment, onboarding, benefit administration, employee data management, compliance, reporting, record keeping, performance management, investigations and terminations. The position will have functional oversight of payroll activities in communities in partnership with the other company stakeholders.

Essential Functions

1. Assists in recruitment of director positions by monitoring and managing the drafting, editing and posting of job ads for assigned communities, to include tracking applicants and maintaining recruiting files.
2. Oversees the onboarding process for assigned communities, including drug screening and submitting information for background checks for new hires. Prepares new hire orientation schedules, greets and guides new employees, conducts HR new hire meeting to review policies, forms and benefits, and publishes new hire announcements.
3. Oversees the management of new employee paperwork, including I-9 compliance, and ensures all required forms are completed and filed. Maintains personnel and medical records, enters new hire information and compensation into HRIS, and maintains and updates HRIS to reflect staffing changes and employee requests.
4. Performs day-to-day functions of benefit administration, including eligibility and enrollment, open enrollment processing and employee communication/education.
5. Posts compliance in all locations, keeps current on regulatory and compliance changes and ensures all postings are up to date and in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
6. Manages and oversees worker's compensation claims by ensuring the completion of required forms, communication with injured employees and workers' compensation carriers, and ensures records for workers' compensation, OSHA and job-related incidents are maintained.
7. Advises and guides on Employee Relations concerns, including discipline, investigations, and terminations under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of People and Culture. At times, conducts investigations, drafts conversation summaries and investigation reports and will sometimes visit communities to investigate concerns, conduct meetings, provide discipline or process terminations.
8. Responds to Notices of Claim for Unemployment/Re-employment Insurance.
9. Oversees employee leave programs, including federal and state family and medical leave,

Americans with Disabilities Act, and Workers' Compensation- ensures compliance, and handles tracking and reporting.

1. Responds to requests and inquiries for employment verification and references.
2. Maintains employee confidence and ensures continued confidentiality of other related issues.
3. Provides excellent customer service to all team members at all levels to answer questions, resolve issues, provide information and help understand company policies and benefits, answer general pay and deduction questions involving wage statements.
4. Assists in the planning and organizing employee-related events and meetings throughout the year.
5. Maintains technical knowledge through continuous learning and training, relevant webinars or other means.
6. Drafts HR/People announcements, employment offers and employee communications, and may compose initial drafts of other documents as requested by the Senior Vice President of People and Culture.
7. Assists with onboarding new communities under management and works to ensure a smooth transition.
8. Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Education and Experience

High school diploma required. A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field preferred. Experience as an HR professional is required, particularly at the HR Manager/HR Director level. Preference will be given to those who have experience in Senior Living and/or Skilled Nursing. Strong technical skills: Proficiency in MS Office programs, and familiarity with comprehensive HRIS systems. Experience with Attendance on Demand, Applicant Pro, and Adams Keegan is a plus. General knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, particularly in New Jersey and surrounding states.

Essential Skills

Effectively manage time and prioritize work load, assume and manage multiple tasks without close supervision. Able to adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership. Use good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business and employee information. Able to work well under pressure, resolve conflicts, prioritize tasks, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Excellent grammar and punctuation skills. Self-motivated and has the ability to work independently and make decisions. Goal oriented to achieve results. Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team. Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.