HR Director – Healthcare Organization

? Location: Lakewood, NJ
? Industry: Medical
? Employees: 300-500
? Salary: $150,000 per year or more
? Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

A rapidly growing healthcare organization (350+ employees) is seeking an experienced HR Director to lead and oversee all human resources operations across multiple facilities. This role requires strong experience with employee relations, investigations, employment law, benefits, payroll oversight, and HR leadership.

You will serve as the senior HR leader, partnering closely with executives, facility directors, and department heads to ensure a compliant, supportive, and performance-driven workplace.

This position is based in Lakewood, NJ, with quarterly travel to facilities across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the HR department for a 350+ employee healthcare organization

• Handle employee relations, workplace investigations, performance issues, and corrective action

• Support and advise leadership on employment law and compliance

• Oversee payroll administration and employee benefits

• Manage Open Enrollment and ensure accurate benefit data

• Supervise and develop HR team members

• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook

• Partner with leadership to address staffing needs, training, and retention

• Conduct quarterly visits to each facility to maintain visibility and build relationships

• Support new-hire onboarding, offboarding, and documentation compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information

• Use PrizmHR (training available if needed)

• Ensure HIPAA, labor law, and healthcare compliance standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership

• Experience managing and developing teams

• Strong background in employee relations and workplace investigations

• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance

• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, addiction treatment, or similar (preferred)

• Ability to manage payroll & benefits with accuracy

• Strong communication, professionalism, and leadership skills

• Willingness to travel quarterly to multiple facilities

• HRIS experience; PrizmHR experience preferred but training available

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-site HR management experience

• Experience working with clinicians, support staff, and healthcare facility operations

• Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort with sensitive employment issues

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary: $140,000 to 160,000

• Opportunity to lead HR for a growing, mission-driven healthcare organization

• Hands-on leadership role with impact across multiple facilities

• Supportive leadership and strong organizational growth

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to: chaim@thehiremark.com