Job Address:

10123 Alliance Road
Blue Ash, OH 45242


 

Director of Human Resources – Therapy Division

Overview

CommuniCare Health Services is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations for our Therapy Division, which supports more than 100 long-term care facilities across six states. This is a key leadership position responsible for strategic and operational HR oversight, partnering closely with therapy leadership, facility teams, and our corporate office to ensure a high-performing, engaged, and compliant workforce.

The Director of HR will play a vital role in shaping and implementing HR strategy across the division, with a strong emphasis on labor management, turnover and retention initiatives, employee relations and HRIS utilization. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic direction with hands-on HR support to internal employees and external therapy professionals.

• Serve as the HR strategic partner to the CEO/COO of Therapy, providing guidance on people strategies, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Oversee HR operations for the Therapy Division across 100+ long-term care facilities in six states.
• Lead initiatives to reduce turnover, improve engagement, and promote a positive and inclusive culture.
• Provide leadership and coaching to HR and therapy management teams on performance management, employee relations, and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, maintaining a strong focus on risk mitigation.
• Oversee and optimize HRIS and workforce management systems (Workday experience strongly preferred).
• Partner with payroll, benefits, and finance teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in HR processes.
• Support workforce planning, compensation analysis, and labor cost management efforts.
• Act as a trusted advisor and resource for both internal employees and external therapy contractors, ensuring timely and effective HR support.
• Participate in and lead division-wide initiatives focused on leadership development, training, and employee experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in healthcare, long-term care, or multi-state operations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, labor management, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, turnover reduction and HRIS management.
• Proven ability to influence, partner, and build strong relationships across diverse teams and leadership levels.
• Proficiency in HR systems and technology; Workday experience highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Why Join Us

Beyond our competitive wages, PTO packages, and supportive team environment, we offer full-time employees a variety of benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

About CommuniCare Health Services

A family-owned company, CommuniCare Health Services has grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, serving skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals. Since 1984, our mission has been simple: to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others—creating “Caring Communities” where staff, residents, clients, and families care for and about one another.