Director of Human Resources

Athena Health Care Systems is looking for an experienced Director of Human Resources to join our hospice HR team in New England!

This position is responsible for overseeing and directing the HR functions and duties of our hospice/home health/private duty agencies in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The position is based out of our Farmington office. No remote work offered. Salaried role up to $95,000, weekly pay. 40 hours a week, weekday schedule. Must be willing to travel to other offices as needed.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, master’s degree preferred.

• At least three (3) years of experience in health care management, preferably in hospice care operations. Two (2) years of experience in employee recruitment and training preferred, and employee and labor relations.

• Knowledge of federal employment requirements and health care regulatory/accreditation requirements applicable to personnel practices.

• Experience maintaining organizational licensure, provider enrollment, applications, renewals, regulatory reporting, or credentialing processes in a health care environment is strongly preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs all daily human resources operations including providing direct oversight of the establishment and implementation of human resource policies.

• Ensures compliance with all state and federal human resources regulatory requirements.

• Directs the implementation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure that consistent employee recruitment, selection, retention, hiring practices, orientation and termination procedures are handled in accordance with applicable law and regulation.

• Provide functional oversight and direction to assigned human resources personnel, including establishing priorities, delegating responsibilities, monitoring work performance and completion, supporting training and professional development, and ensuring consistent HR practices and accountability across service lines and locations.

• Works with the management team to identify recruitment needs and develops a recruitment plan designed to fill demand and evaluates the cost-effectiveness of recruitment efforts.

• Assists the Executive Director in the preparation of the annual budget for the human resources department and monitors the allocation of resources according to budgetary limitations.

• Coordinates and participates in community awareness and recruitment activities such as health fairs.

• Supports managers with employee relations, coaching, corrective action, performance documentation, investigations, and policy interpretation, escalating complex or high-risk matters as appropriate.

• Works with the management team in identifying employee education needs and develops orientation and continuing education programs for all employees.

• Maintains a comprehensive library of resources to support employee education and development.

• Maintains confidentiality of all employee information and files.

• Annually monitors personnel satisfaction with benefits and work environment and reports the results per organization practice.

• Makes recommendations regarding organization, personnel benefits package, and cost-effective plans.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

• Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. We follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.