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Director of Human Resources

Substance Use Disorder | Behavioral Health Services

Pay: $25-30/hr |  Location: Peru, IN  |  Schedule: Part Time, 3 days per week, Day Shift

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions within a psychiatric hospital environment. This role is responsible for building a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce that supports quality patient care, regulatory excellence, and organizational growth in a behavioral health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the hospital’s human resources strategy, aligning workforce initiatives with organizational goals and behavioral health care standards
• Oversee talent management, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards (including Joint Commission and CMS)
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and clinical leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
• Manage labor relations, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution with consistency and discretion
• Oversee compensation, benefits administration, leave management, and HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Design and support leadership development, workforce planning, and staff training initiatives tailored to psychiatric and behavioral health care environments
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to inform strategic decision-making and improve retention and performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• SHRM certification OR Bachelor's in HR required
• Bachelors/ Master’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR leadership experience in a healthcare or hospital setting
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health environments strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and healthcare compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior leadership, and manage complex employee relations matters

Why You’ll Love Working Here (Full-Time Benefits)

• Multiple medical plan options, including Vista Wellness (physician and pharmacy coverage)
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000
• Student loan forgiveness and education assistance programs

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