Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager will lead core HR operations for the Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, supporting hiring, employee relations, workforce training, and compensation and benefits administration. The role also partners with leadership on talent retention and succession planning, while ensuring HR compliance and the effective administration of workers compensation and leave programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment activities across all departments to support hiring of qualified and compassionate healthcare professionals.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop and execute recruiting partnership strategy, advertising plans, and the center’s hiring process.
• May administer health insurance programs, savings program, pension plan, and life insurance plans.
• Develop and implement employee engagement programs to support a positive workplace culture.
• Handle employee relations matters with empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Plan and oversee training and development initiatives to strengthen staff skills and knowledge.
• Maintain HR compliance by ensuring adherence to HR policies and procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Prepare compliance records, statistics, special reports, and turnover analysis when needed.
• Manage workers compensation, personal and family leave, unemployment, and disability programs.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategies for talent retention and succession planning.
• Own day-to-day transactional HR tasks and serve as a resource for employees.
• Participate in the facility quality improvement program, setting quarterly objectives and monitoring progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience as an HR Manager, preferably in a healthcare or Long-Term Care setting.
• Knowledge of insurance, benefits, unemployment compensation, and state or federal guidelines related to Human Resources (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach toward staff, candidates, and others.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in office software and basic computer skills.
• Strategic mindset to develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Compensation and Schedule

Salary: USD 80,000 per year.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.

Work Location

Onsite: 139 Toddy Hill Road, Sandy Hook, Connecticut 06470.

About Stone Bridge and National Health Care

Stone Bridge is an affiliate of National Health Care. National Health Care Associates is a family-run organization since 1984. Centers within the organization are unique, with shared values including Kindness, Service, Compassion, and Excellence. Joining a National center supports life-changing care for thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.