Human Resources Manager at Kruse Village LLC in Brenham, Texas

Job Description:

Kruse Village is looking for a Life Enrichment Director to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our independent, assisted and memory care community.

This position is responsible for the community Human Resources and objectives that will provide for a high performance employee and community culture. This position will often lead recruitment and the ongoing development of a quality work force. This position exercises discretion and independent judgment in regards to matters of significance.

KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES
Employee / Labor Relations
Leads with the development and implementation of services, policies and programs for staff- may participate in strategy, union, and other related meetings.
Ensures community management and staff comply with established Human Resource policies as well as the employee handbook and if applicable the collective bargaining agreement(s) (this often includes training, education, and ensuring a complete orientation process).
Ensures bargaining agreement(s) (if applicable) are followed and trains management on proper processes per agreements.
Leads on employee relations partnering with corporate HR team.

Benefits Administration
Communicates benefit related information to employees and vendors / hold open enrollment information seminars (with outside vendors if applicable).
Assists employees understanding / enrolling in benefits via the appropriate systems.
Sends new enrollment forms, changes and terminations to the appropriate vendor via computer system or hard copy forms.
Responds to employee / applicant related benefit questions and directs them to vendors as appropriate.
Ensures proper funding of external employee plans, programs, or other external benefits vendors.
Audits monthly benefit invoices and other benefit related documents to ensure accuracy.
Addresses employee safety, welfare, wellness and maintains health reporting.
Manages disability case management.
Communicates and works cooperatively with fiscal intermediaries, accounting staff, auditors and state agencies.
Compliance
Ensures all pre-employment and continuing employment checks and processes accurately and fully completed (background check, license verification, OIG check, etc).
Maintains up-to-date legally required postings in the community.
Follows all EEOC, VETS100, OSHA, etc. required reporting and postings per established processes.
Ensures HRIS integrity through coaching employees to maintain their own accurate and up-to-date information (ex. contact information, direct deposit information, demographic information, etc.).
Stays current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates and newsletters for changes that affect HR, implements changes as needed.
Oversees the maintenance of personnel records, hiring process/procedures, and overall adherence to employee file compliance.
Answers any questions and/or requests by Unemployment, EDD, FEHA and other governmental agencies, including employee complaints. Represents the company at hearings.
Finalizes year-end reconciliation audits and reports. o Finalizes all HR internal audits and approves necessary adjustments.

Recruiting
Ensures open position are accurately and timely posted/updated.
Proactively targets and mines for candidates via appropriate methods such as Indeed, LinkedIn, former applicants and employees.
Implements all recruiting standards and other recruitment initiatives as needed (referral programs, job fairs, advertising, community engagement, etc.).
Trains managers on proper interviewing techniques and processes.
Ensures all reference and background checks are completed according to policy and state requirements.
Ensures all employee new hire paperwork is complete, accurately filed and organized into employee files, per state/federal law and requirements.
Employee Engagement/Retention
Implements strategic employee engagement standards designed to retain team members and provide for a great employee experience.
Responsible for employee relations, provides advice and counsel on personnel issues.
Administers performance management program coaching managers, training staff, assuring performance appraisals are performed regularly and in a meaningful way.
Tracks and maintains turnover reporting, exit interviews and other data needed to adjust engagement/retention programs.
Leads the Employee Quality Improvement committee, assuring the solid team, ongoing effectiveness and productivity.
Prepares for and may lead employee orientation, training, and/or other employee information sessions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Post-secondary education and/or a minimum of 5 years broad HR experience.

Experience
Knowledge, experience, and expertise in payroll, personnel management, general business practices, and/or government compliance programs.
Experience administering and complying with Federal, State, and Local labor laws.
Experience and knowledge of Texas State guidelines for Skilled Nursing compliance and background checks is required.***
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
HR Certification a plus (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CCP, etc.).
Availability
Must work schedule as required; could also be required to work occasional irregular hours (which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours).
Other
Compliance with infectious disease policies and procedures related to, but not limited to tuberculosis screening of health-care workers.

This position is an integral role that is the heartbeat of this community. We know that our Teams commitment and relationship with our residents is critical in supporting their quality of life and satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-centric environment, excels in innovation and accountability, and has a love for serving seniors.

Kruse Village is committed to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. These values, in addition to the significance and impact on the service we provide, determine our priorities, inform our decisions, and represent stability to those we serve.

Hospitality
Creating a culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration
Listening attentively and courteously
Honoring the uniqueness and worth of each individual
Extending a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Embracing new ideas, being flexible, and open to change
Stewardship
Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of others
Contributing our time and talents responsibly
Using material, energy, and monetary resources as efficiently as possible
Being predictive in problem solving
Integrity
Creating a daily practice of doing the right things
Being accountable for and being engaged in the commitments we have made
Building trustworthy relationships with others
Telling the truth
Striving for quality and excellence in all we do
Respect
Cherishing and promoting the worth of all human life
Valuing the dignity of all work
Promoting participation of team members in decision making
Responding timely in communications
Humor
Embracing creativity and new ideas
Learning and growing from our mistakes
Encouraging joy and laughter
Taking the work, but not ourselves too seriously
Having fun at work!

Benefits:
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off
401k
Paid Training

Salary: Depends on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday, AM Shift