5-7 years of HR leadership experience in skilled nursing facilities
Experience managing HR across multiple sites
Knowledge of New York and New Jersey employment laws
Strong skills in employee relations and conflict resolution
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, hands-on environment
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred
HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) is a plus
Responsibilities
Lead HR strategy and operations for 20 skilled nursing facilities
Collaborate with facility administrators on staffing and retention
Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes
Manage employee relations and performance issues
Ensure compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations
Handle union and labor relations as needed
Coach and develop facility-level HR staff
Track and report HR metrics to executive leadership
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Direct partnership with senior leadership
Role with significant scope and authority
Full Job Description
Job Title: Regional Human Resources Director - Skilled Nursing (NYC & NJ)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Pay: $150,000 - $175,000 per year
Location: New York City and New Jersey (regional role covering approximately 20 skilled nursing facilities)
About the Role
We are hiring a Regional Human Resources Director to lead HR across roughly 20 skilled nursing facilities in New York City and New Jersey. You will be the senior HR voice for administrators, DONs, and regional leadership, and you will own the people side of a large, busy SNF portfolio.
This is a lateral move for a proven SNF HR leader. We are not looking for someone stepping up into their first regional role.
What You'll Do
Lead HR strategy and operations across approximately 20 SNF buildings in NYC and NJ
Partner with facility administrators and regional leadership on staffing, retention, and workforce planning
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and turnover reduction for nursing and support staff
Manage employee relations, investigations, and performance and disciplinary matters
Ensure compliance with federal, New York, and New Jersey employment law, plus healthcare-specific requirements
Handle union and labor relations where applicable
Lead, coach, and develop facility-level HR staff
Track HR metrics (turnover, agency use, time to fill) and report to executive leadership
What You Bring
Prior HR leadership experience in skilled nursing facilities (required)
Experience supporting multiple facilities at the regional or multi-site level
Working knowledge of NY and NJ employment regulations
Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills
Comfort in a high-volume, hands-on SNF environment
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field preferred
SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR a plus
Reliable transportation for regular facility visits across the region
What We Offer
$150,000 - $175,000 salary
Competitive benefits package
Direct partnership with senior leadership
A role with real scope and real authority
Ready to talk? Apply today. All conversations are confidential.
