VP of Human Resources and Payroll

VP of Human Resources and Payroll – Skilled Nursing | Salt Lake City, UT

A growing skilled nursing operator is building something, and we need an HR leader to build it with us. We operate multiple facilities in Texas with more on the way, and our HR function needs a strategic, hands-on leader in Salt Lake City. This role is for someone who wants to shape the people strategy of a company while it’s still taking shape, not maintain one that’s already finished.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all HR functions across the organization, including payroll, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS, and compliance.

• Build scalable HR infrastructure, such as policies, processes, and systems, that can support new facility acquisitions and openings.

• Partner with executive leadership and facility Administrators on workforce planning, retention strategy, and organizational design.

• Drive recruiting and retention for hard-to-fill clinical roles (RNs, LVNs, CNAs) in competitive Texas labor markets.

• Ensure compliance with federal and Texas employment law, CMS requirements, and state survey standards related to staffing and personnel files.

• Lead HR integration when new facilities join the portfolio.

• Develop leadership training, performance management, and culture initiatives that reduce turnover at the facility level.

• Oversee investigations, sensitive employee relations matters, and risk mitigation.

• Use HR data on turnover, time-to-fill, agency usage, and labor costs to guide decisions and report to leadership.

Why Work Here

• Real impact: You’ll build the HR function at a growing company, not inherit a bureaucracy.

• Growth trajectory: As we expand, your team and scope expand too.

• Executive seat: You’ll work directly with ownership and senior leadership and have a voice in company direction.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive, nationwide benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees and their families, including:

• Major Medical Insurance with three plan options to choose from, all offering access to nationwide provider networks.

• Dental Insurance with two PPO plan options, including a plan with orthodontic coverage.

• Vision Insurance with nationwide provider access.

• A variety of voluntary/worksite benefits that allow employees to customize their coverage based on their individual needs, including:

  • Life Insurance

  • Accident Insurance

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • Cancer Insurance

  • Short-Term Disability

Our benefits program provides employees with the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits their lifestyle, budget, and personal needs.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. A Master’s is preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years in an HR leadership role (Director level or above).

• Multi-site healthcare HR experience is strongly preferred, and skilled nursing or post-acute experience is ideal.

• Experience scaling HR through growth, acquisitions, or new facility openings.

• Strong working knowledge of employment law. Texas experience is a plus.

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or a similar certification is preferred.

• Willingness to travel regularly to facilities in Texas.

Apply Today
If you’re ready to lead HR for a growing healthcare company and put your stamp on how it’s built, apply now!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.