Chief Human Resources Officer

About Commonwealth Care of Roanoke

Commonwealth Care of Roanoke (CCR) manages 12 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers across Virginia, aiming to cultivate a workplace that fosters team retention and growth.

Role Overview

This newly established executive HR leadership position reports directly to the President and leads a team comprising two Regional HR Business Partners and one HR Operations Coordinator at the home office. The CHRO will have professional oversight over all centers managed by CCR, steering HR strategy, coaching center-level HR managers, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on critical personnel matters in long-term care. The role prioritizes innovative development rather than maintaining the status quo.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategies and implement workforce initiatives to enhance employee retention, engagement, and performance in close collaboration with Operations.
• Supervise and mentor Regional HR Business Partners and the HR Operations Coordinator; provide coaching to center HR Managers to elevate their performance.
• Manage home office HR duties including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and leave management such as FMLA compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all twelve centers through personnel file management, licensure tracking, benefit testing, and leave oversight.
• Lead resolutions of sensitive employee relations issues and conduct investigations as needed.
• Create career pathing and leadership development programs aligned with CCR’s care-centered culture.
• Annually review HR policies and benefits packages; stay abreast of current employment legislation.
• Administer relationships with HR vendors and audit center HR functions for uniformity and quality.

Desired Candidate Attributes

• Proven history of advancing through HR leadership roles with a focus on transformative change.
• A readiness to champion organizational change when necessary.
• Courage to advocate for both staff welfare and organizational interests, even if unpopular.
• Analytical thinker who leverages data for decision-making, promotes innovation, and supports leadership while representing frontline caregivers.
• Motivated by in-office collaboration and proactive team participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years in senior HR management, preferably within healthcare or long-term care sectors.
• Certification as SHRM-CP or PHR mandatory; SHRM-SCP or SPHR highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of employment laws with practical application skills.
• Experience utilizing HRIS systems; familiarity with Paycom is advantageous.

Physical and Additional Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and computer use; capability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Successful completion of pre-employment health screening, criminal background check, and reference verification is mandatory.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 annually, dependent on experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Commonwealth Care of Roanoke is committed to equal employment opportunities.