Saratoga Retirement Community - Human Resources Partner

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Join Our Upscale Retirement Community in Saratoga!

Become a valued part of our vibrant, 5-star, 94-bed Skilled Nursing Facility at Saratoga Retirement Community. We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate team members to join our supportive and dynamic community!

At Saratoga Retirement Community, we prioritize the well-being of both our residents and staff. We foster a culture of compassion, professional growth, and mutual respect—because when you thrive, so do those in your care!

This role pays between 82,000 and 94,000 depending on experience, education, and certifications.

We are hiring a Human Resources Partner! This role will work closely with the Human Resources Director to empower both individuals and the community to reach their full potential, with a particular focus on engagement and compliance.

Our Human Resources Partner:

• Contributes to talent acquisition by initiating and processing pre-employment checks, extending employment offers, conducting new employee orientation, and ensuring timely communication with new hires and comfortability with community culture.
• Strengthens employee retention by encouraging participation in employee engagement tools, and identifying trends while supporting the Human Resources Director in sharing trends with community leaders.
• Coordinates, develops, and continuously improves the onboarding and new hire process.
• Updates employee communication boards, digital signage and prepare employee educational resource materials.
• Participates and support employee engagement activities and planning initiatives.
• Compiles data that supports new approaches to business objectives, productivity, and the development of Human Resources (HR) within the community.
• Partners with the Human Resources Director to manage employee relation concerns including investigating concerns related to working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee complaints; follow up with guidance and recommendations for conflict resolution to managers and employees.

• Maintains current and historical employee HRIS records, status changes and employee files. Ensure regulatory compliance regarding new employees, terminations, changes/updates.
• Monitors workplace practices to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws; partner with the Human Resources Director to provide guidance and interpretation of existing policies.
• Manages the Workers’ Compensation Program and required Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reporting.
• Collaborates with the Transforming Age corporate HR team to support organizational programs and initiatives accurately and consistently across the community.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to community leaders and employees.
• Responds to unemployment claims and attend hearings, as requested by the Human Resources Director.
• Researches external HR data, trends, and best practices to make appropriate recommendations for improvements.
• Serves as the resident expert of benefits programs, promote awareness and understanding of benefits value, assist with resolving benefits issues, and support open enrollment and benefits initiatives.
• Serves on the safety committee and work to ensure employees understand safety policies and practices.
• Manages, tracks and file all leave of absences, employee evaluations, licenses, certifications, state and federal requirements, and other various reports in HRIS system (Workday).
• Collects, analyzes, and manages data entry for strategic reporting on various HR initiatives.
• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, healthcare or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of prior work experience in human resources.
• Prior experience in healthcare, hospitality, senior living, or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft (MS) Office and HRIS databases (Workday preferred).
• Oral and written communication skills demonstrating a high level of professionalism and influence.
• Working knowledge of employment law.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certifications are preferred.
• Ability to multitask, working several projects at a time and managing priorities.

Benefits:

We are in the business of taking care of others – so we want our employees to feel supported in all aspects of life. Here’s just some of the ways we want you to know you are appreciated:

• Medical Insurance: Choose from multiple plans for you and your dependents, effective the 1st of the month after hire, with premiums subsidized at 90% for employees.

• Health Savings Account (HSA): When enrolled in a qualifying HDHP, we contribute half your deductible to help

• cover your medical expenses. Funds roll over and are yours to keep!

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible expenses and help lower your out-of-pocket costs

• Dental & Vision Insurance: Bundled coverage and multiple options, with premiums subsidized at 90% for employees.

• Life and AD&D Insurance: Company-provided coverage to help protect you and your loved ones.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Use it as you earn it—take time off when you want or choose PTO+ for extra pay. Paid Sick Leave also available.

• 403(b) with Employer Match 100% of the first 3% contribution, then 50% of the next 2% contribution after 1 year of employment.

• Employee Deli: Convenient onsite dining with a variety of meal options

• Scholarships: Funded by residents to support your education and professional growth.

• Subsidized Parking or Public Transportation: We help with your commute costs!

• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Invite your friends to join our team and score $$ when they’re hired

• Resident Appreciation Bonus: An annual “thank you” from our residents recognizing your service and dedication.