Human Resources Director

Cedar Sinai Park | Portland, Oregon

Position Type: Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Location: On-Site

About Cedar Sinai Park

Cedar Sinai Park is a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care and services to older adults. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where residents, families, and employees feel valued and respected.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Human Resources Director to lead our human resources operations and support our continued commitment to excellence in resident care, employee engagement, and organizational performance.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all human resources functions at Cedar Sinai Park. This position is responsible for developing and implementing HR initiatives that support organizational goals, maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen employee engagement, and promote a positive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and is comfortable balancing strategic leadership with day-to-day HR operations.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to organizational leadership and department managers on employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, and employment practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership & Strategy

• Direct and oversee daily human resources operations across Cedar Sinai Park.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and programs aligned with organizational objectives.

• Partner with executive leadership and department managers to address staffing challenges, employee engagement, retention, and workforce development.

• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding organizational structure, staffing needs, and personnel decisions.

• Promote a positive, professional, and inclusive workplace culture.

• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen accountability.

Recruitment, Hiring & Onboarding

• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, selection, and onboarding.

• Collaborate with department managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

• Ensure pre-employment requirements, including background checks, reference checks, employment eligibility verification, and applicable license verification, are completed.

• Coordinate and continuously improve new employee orientation and onboarding processes.

• Monitor recruitment metrics, vacancies, turnover trends, and hiring timelines.

• Ensure personnel files and hiring documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable requirements.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and personnel issues.

• Conduct thorough, objective, and confidential workplace investigations.

• Provide guidance to managers regarding employee coaching, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary procedures.

• Oversee progressive discipline processes to ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance with organizational policies.

• Support conflict resolution and promote effective communication between employees and leadership.

• Manage employee separations, including resignations, terminations, and exit interviews.

• Identify opportunities to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and workplace morale.

Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Oregon employment laws and regulations.

• Administer and oversee employee leave programs, including FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, and other applicable protected leave requirements.

• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, employment eligibility requirements, and workplace accommodation obligations.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.

• Oversee HR-related compliance audits and corrective action plans.

• Partner with department leadership to maintain compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and employment-related requirements.

• Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend necessary policy updates.

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

• Partner with payroll and finance teams to support accurate and timely payroll processing.

• Oversee HR-related timekeeping practices, attendance tracking, and payroll compliance.

• Review compensation structures, wage scales, and pay practices to support internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Coordinate employee benefits administration, enrollment, and employee communications.

• Support annual compensation reviews, wage adjustments, and organizational budgeting initiatives.

• Identify and resolve HR-related payroll discrepancies in collaboration with appropriate departments.

Training, Development & Employee Engagement

• Oversee employee orientation, mandatory training, and ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Monitor completion of required training and maintain accurate compliance records.

• Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and improve employee performance.

• Develop and facilitate leadership training for managers and supervisors.

• Support performance evaluation processes and employee development planning.

• Implement initiatives that promote employee engagement, recognition, and retention.

HR Systems, Reporting & Administration

• Oversee the effective use and administration of HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, and employee training platforms.

• Maintain accurate employee data, personnel records, and HR documentation.

• Prepare and analyze reports related to staffing, turnover, recruitment, attendance, and compliance.

• Identify opportunities to automate administrative processes and improve HR technology utilization.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive employee information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible human resources experience.

• Demonstrated experience in an HR leadership or management role.

• Strong knowledge of federal and Oregon employment laws and regulations.

• Experience managing employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.

• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, HR compliance, and personnel administration.

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and related HR technology.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and make sound decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous HR leadership experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, long-term care, senior living, or a similarly regulated environment.

• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

• Experience with Paychex or comparable HRIS/payroll platforms.

• Experience overseeing HR compliance audits and mandatory healthcare training.

• Familiarity with Oregon healthcare employment regulations and workforce requirements.

• Experience developing HR policies, improving operational processes, and implementing employee retention strategies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Human Resources Director provides leadership, direction, and oversight to assigned Human Resources department employees, including responsibility for training, performance management, professional development, and departmental operations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This is an on-site leadership position requiring a regular presence at Cedar Sinai Park.

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment within a senior living and healthcare campus.

• Requires frequent interaction with employees, residents, families, department managers, and organizational leadership.

• Must be able to manage frequent interruptions, competing priorities, and sensitive workplace situations.

• May involve occasional exposure to healthcare-related environmental conditions.

• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Cedar Sinai Park?

At Cedar Sinai Park, our employees play an essential role in supporting the well-being and quality of life of those we serve. As our Human Resources Director, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our employees, strengthening our workplace culture, and helping shape the future of our organization.

We are looking for a leader who values integrity, accountability, compassion, and collaboration.

If you are a dedicated HR professional who is passionate about people, organizational excellence, and making a difference in a mission-driven healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cedar Sinai Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process in accordance with applicable law.