Senior Human Resources Manager

Overview

We seek an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to lead HR for a healthcare company with around 300 staff. Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, this remote role (Texas or North Carolina) requires a strategic, hands-on leader adept in all HR functions within a dynamic healthcare setting. The work schedule is Monday through Friday on Central Time, with occasional weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with CEO, COO, and leadership to align HR strategies with company objectives and growth plans.
• Create and implement workforce and succession planning, along with organizational development initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on staffing, employee retention, engagement, and effectiveness.
• Analyze HR metrics to recommend enhancements improving performance and retention.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment to attract and select top candidates.
• Advance the employer brand and build talent pipelines.
• Improve onboarding to ensure new hires succeed from their start.
• Develop leadership coaching and employee training programs.
• Manage employee relations including conflict resolution, investigations, and performance management.
• Cultivate a positive workplace culture through engagement, recognition, and transparent communication.
• Coach managers on employee matters ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and maintain HR policies and records.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HRIS systems, payroll coordination, and HR operations.
• Mitigate employment risks and work with external vendors and partners.
• Lead and mentor the HR team, set goals, track performance, and promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years progressive HR leadership experience in healthcare.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, compliance, employee relations, benefits, compensation, HR policies, and organizational development.
• Experience crafting HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Master’s degree and experience utilizing HR analytics and workforce data preferred.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Strategic thinker who is also ready to engage hands-on.
• Confident collaborator with executive leaders and relationship builder across the company.
• Effective communicator with good judgment and integrity.
• Adaptable and proactive, capable of managing multiple priorities swiftly.