What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Director position at Alexandria, VA?
Watermark Retirement Communities is one of the Top 25 Best Workplaces in Senior Housing for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Home Healthcare. For over 30 years, we’ve been a company that celebrates people, their stories, and their meaningful interactions—because every interaction matters! Watermark is focused on keeping our communities healthy and our residents thriving through leading edge technology and well-being programs that benefit our entire Watermark family. Learn more. Stay Safe. Be Well. We are proud of the talented and nurturing associates that have chosen to work for Watermark, and we honor each of them.
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The Human Resources Director is responsible for the short and long term planning and management of the Human Resources functions. In this role you will serve as a strategic advisor to management on all associate related matters. We would like this person to promote a positive working culture, associate high performance, quality service and empowerment to associates. This role leads various functions including; recruitment, on-boarding, associate relations, diversity, payroll, benefits administration, state and federal compliance, workers’ compensation and training and safety.
For us the ideal candidate will be able to effectively cope with change, will be able to shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without always having the total picture, isn’t upset when things are up in the air, and can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. A tall order indeed!
Our goal is to find someone that remains cool under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough, is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times, can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration and is a settling influence in any situation.
Please be prepared to share with us your best and most successful associate engagement initiative! We cant wait to hear all about it!!!!
What you will need to qualify for this position:
- A degree in Human Resources or related field
- 2-4 years’ experience in a HR management role
- In some circumstances union experience is a plus
- Knowledge of Ceridian Payroll is a plus
- Benefits administration
- Full knowledge of state and federal HR Laws
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent computer skills with Word, Excel and online system
What we can offer you:
- Comprehensive onboarding and orientation program
- National and Regional support
- Excellent benefits
- Beautiful work environment
- Growth Potential
Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations
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