Director of Human Resources

After 25 years of service, our current Director of HR is retiring, creating this opportunity. This role will lead a talented team of 5 individuals, including an HR Manager, Benefits Coordinator, HR Coordinator, Recruiter and HR Assistant. An award-winning continuing care retirement community in Lititz, PA, Landis Communities sets the standard for workplace culture as our values truly guide our faith-based non-profit organization. Please consider applying for this unique and purposeful opportunity!

Oversees and supervises the Human Resources department in areas of recruitment and retention, policy and procedure development, wage and compensation programs, employee relations, staff development and training, benefit program development and administration, performance measurement and evaluation, and other personnel policies. Ensures compliance with all governmental and legal requirements of the function.

Full Time, Salaried Position

Position Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the Human Resources staff on execution of the overall Human Resources program, providing functional support as needed.
• Directs, develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies.
• Directs and oversees recruitment efforts.
• Develops, implements, reviews, communicates and interprets Human Resources policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with governmental/regulatory requirements, fairly and consistently.
• Maintains policies for Human Resources and Payroll procedures and keeps the Team Member Handbook policies current.
• Participates in employee discipline and discharge process.
• Ensures confidentiality of all Human Resources information.
• Administers the wage and salary program to ensure equitable, fair and competitive pay practices.
• Supervises and directs departmental staff to ensure benefits program administration functions are processed in accordance with the program policies and rates determined by the Vice President of Human Resources.
• Answers or directs inquiries from team members regarding Human Resources issues. Is available to team members on all shifts to hear concerns and provide information and support as needed for supervisory/management staff.
• Interprets policies, procedures, objectives, standards, facility's mission, philosophy, guiding values and other matters for staff.
• Assists with completion of periodic team member engagement surveys.
• Shares in editing the team member newsletter.
• Coordinates and participates in department recognition events.
• Assists in planning facility-wide team member events.
• Continuously evaluates attitudes, morale and interpersonal relationships and promotes ways to improve in these areas.
• Collaborates with departments in recognizing team member life events, such as retirement and graduation.
• Develops and participates in employee relations programs related to grievance resolution, policy development and implementation, and mediation between team members or team member groups.
• Assists in identifying, planning and implementing staff development and training programs at all levels, annually required and/or legally mandated training requirements and educational, enhancement or growth-oriented programs. Facilitates learning sessions as needed.
• Provides orientation and ongoing management training related to Human Resources policy issues.
• Reviews and processes Tuition Reimbursement requests.
• Keeps current with regulations, ideas and trends through educational opportunities, personal study and active membership in professional organizations related to human resources functions.
• Relates well to the general public, staff, residents, clients, family members, and professional peers.
• Supports the Vice President of Human Resources in the development of strategic plans and actions to achieve the objectives.
• Provides the Vice President of Human Resources with recommendations for the Human Resources budget to address departmental needs while remaining within the framework of the organization's financial objectives. Monitors relevant monthly expenses and provides justification for variances as appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources Administration or experience in Human Resources Management required.
• HR Generalist experience with relevant labor and employment laws and governing agencies including but not limited to the FLSA, OSHA, ADA, TITLE VII, COBRA, worker’s compensation regulations, EEOC requirements and provisions, and others.
• Knowledge and skills in the development and administration of benefit programs.
• Experience in policy development, formulation and implementation required.
• Managerial and interpersonal skills to effectively guide, coach and support leaders in matters of team member counseling and in coordination of HR functions and programs with all levels of staff.
• Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Experience with hiring and staffing, including solid interviewing skills and ability to provide effective oversight and support of recruitment functions.
• Familiarity with payroll procedures preferred.
• Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and delegate effectively when necessary.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office suite) and ability to effectively use HR-related technology required for the role; Paycom experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, dependability, and a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated understanding of and respect for the values and mission of the organization and its Mennonite/Anabaptist connections.