Damar Services, Inc. is committed to an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. In this onsite role in Richmond, IN, you will act as the primary HR leader for the East campus, bringing hands-on support to employees and managers while partnering with the enterprise HR team for specialized expertise. Along with Monday through Friday daytime hours, the position supports a stable work rhythm and a benefits package designed to help you and your loved ones.
What you can expect
- Discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy through Damar Advantage
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year
- 401(k) Plan Participation to save for retirement
- Life Insurance provided by Damar, plus additional voluntary options
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Responsibilities
As the site’s primary HR resource, you will handle workplace concerns and policy questions for employees and managers, including employee-management conflict. You will manage and resolve employee relations issues promptly, objectively, and consistently.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee lifecycle questions and HR-related needs at the assigned site
- Conduct thorough, well-documented workplace investigations involving conflicts, policy violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other significant employment matters
- Coach and support managers on performance, documentation, corrective action, conflict resolution, employee development, and people leadership
- Partner with Quality, Compliance, Legal, and HR leadership when concerns involve regulatory issues or elevated organizational risk
- Exercise sound judgment and escalate high-risk or enterprise-level matters appropriately
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned site positions, including job posting, candidate screening, interviews, and approved offers
- Review applications, conduct phone screens and interviews, coordinate hiring manager interviews, and provide candidate recommendations
- Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information within iCIMS
- Provide a responsive, professional candidate experience throughout recruiting
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on sourcing support, recruiting marketing, job fairs, recruiting tools, and other resources as needed
- Independently manage day-to-day HR activities to support employees and managers at the assigned site
- Coordinate with enterprise HR partners for benefits, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, payroll, HR systems, compensation, and other specialized programs
- Ensure HR documentation, employee information, communications, and site processes remain accurate, timely, and properly maintained
- Identify recurring employee concerns, service gaps, or process challenges and work with HR partners to develop solutions
- Apply working knowledge of employment law, Damar policies, and applicable workplace and program requirements
- Support consistent implementation of Damar HR policies, standards, and processes at the site
- Monitor employee relations, recruiting, workforce, and HR service trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
- Support HR audits, reporting, regulatory activities, and other compliance responsibilities
- Collaborate across Damar locations and HR functions to support organizational initiatives and growth
- Perform other duties as assigned and adjust priorities based on organizational needs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related field (relevant professional HR experience may be considered in lieu of formal education consistent with Damar requirements)
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including meaningful experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, manager support, and recruiting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort learning and using HR technology
- Experience with applicant tracking systems
- Working knowledge of recruiting and staffing practices, employment law, HR principles, employee relations, and applicable background screening or employment requirements
- Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect, or other disqualifying criminal convictions
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
- Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
- Experience independently supporting a site, business unit, or workforce
- iCIMS experience
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
Schedule
Monday-Friday, daytime hours
Essential job functions
- Physical ability and mobility to perform the job, including standing or sitting for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; and lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs
- Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard
- Travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation
- Effective communication to exchange information
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors
- Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave
- Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation
Accessibility and inclusive recruiting
Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.
