Position Summary

The HR Manager plays a critical role in supporting HR functions. This hands-on position is responsible for compliance, employee relations, total rewards administration (including payroll), and full-cycle recruitment and onboarding. The HR Manager collaborates with leadership to build compliant, efficient HR systems that support positive employee experience and high-quality client care.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Risk Management

•     Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and program regulations (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, HIPAA, EEOC, CMS, CHAP, etc.).

•     Conduct audits of employee files, credentials, and onboarding documents.

•     Perform criminal history background checks and exclusion/sanction screening, including but not limited to OIG-LEIE, SAM.gov, and state Medicaid exclusion lists, etc..

•     Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

•     Serve as liaison during audits and investigations.

Employee Relations & Support

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues.

• Handle workplace investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution.

• Foster an inclusive, respectful work environment.

Total Rewards & Payroll

• Administer salary and benefits programs to maintain equity and market competitiveness.

• Lead full-cycle payroll processing, including timekeeping, wage calculation, tax filings, and audits.

• Manage benefits administration (health, dental, vision, 401(k), leave, COBRA, ACA).

• Benefit Invoice Reconciliation.

• Collaborate with leadership on compensation strategy and regulatory reporting.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Oversee recruitment strategies from recruiting fairs, job posting through onboarding.

• Ensure hiring compliance, including background and credential verifications.

• Support workforce planning and staffing initiatives.

HR Systems & Technology

•     Maintain and optimize the HRIS/payroll platform (ADP) for accurate reporting and recordkeeping.

•     Coordinate with operations on data within the agency's software (e.g., HCHB, Axxess, WellSky, or equivalent) as needed for HR compliance.

•     Generate HR metrics and reports (turnover, time-to-fill, compliance status) for leadership review.

Records & Confidentiality

• Maintain secure employee files compliant with HIPAA and HR best practices.

• Manage proper handling of sensitive and confidential information.

Training & HR Support

• Train leaders and staff on HR policies, compliance, and employee rights.

Additional Duties

• Perform other HR-related tasks as assigned to meet organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, preferred.

·       Minimum 3 years progressive HR experience with compliance, employee relations, payroll, and benefits administration.

·       Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and Employment law.

·       Experience in multi-site settings within Home Health, Home Care and Hospice.

·       Proficient with ADP and Microsoft Office.

·       Valid TX driver’s license and good driving record.

·       SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, preferred

Core Competencies

•     Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.

•     Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to train and coach at all levels of the organization.

•     Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites and work independently with minimal supervision.

•     Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution.