Director of Human Resources

Discover the Miravida Difference 

Join the team and help shape our senior living community. Your work will contribute to a legacy of love and connection. Your journey with us will not only transform your life but also profoundly touch the lives of those around you. 

 Who We Are 

• Our History: In 1963, in the heart of Oshkosh, a special community took shape: Miravida Living, originally Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh. The journey began with a vision to create a senior living community overflowing with joy and avenues for fulfillment. 
• Our Campus: Miravida Living is home to a diverse array of living options, including 55+ Retirement Living at Carmel Residence and Simeanna Apartments; Assisted Living, Respite, and Memory Care at Gabriel’s Villa and Elijah’s Place; as well as Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Bethel Home, Eden Meadows, and our Green House Homes.
• Our Beliefs: Our daily contributions shape an environment where love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are present every day for our teams and elders. When you join our team, you are united in this effort to create a community that embodies these virtues.
• Our Commitments: We believe every stage of life should be lived to the fullest and have made a commitment to our elders, thoughtfully designing opportunities and initiatives that enrich the mind, body, and spirit of our community members through six key areas:
  • Awaken: Faith and Reflection
  • Connect: Social Engagement
  • Contribute: Sharing and Mentoring
  • Discover: Intellectual Engagement
  • Explore: Environmental Experience
  • Strengthen: Moving and Nourishing

Who We Are Looking For 

Everyone on our team plays a crucial role in upholding our beliefs and commitments, and your contributions can significantly enhance our community's well-being. For this role, we are seeking a caring, dynamic Director of Human Resources ready to bring their expertise and heart to our community. Within the Miravida Living community, you will: 

• Engage and Connect: Your interactions will make a profound difference in the lives of our residents, providing care that’s both healing and empowering.
• Lead and Inspire: As part of the team, you will be an example to peers, guiding them in providing top-notch care.
• Grow and Thrive: You will participate in a supportive environment that values your contributions and helps you to develop professionally.
• Embrace Inclusivity: As a team member, you will join a dedicated team that celebrates diversity and prioritizes inclusion in all aspects of our work.
• Well-being Priority: You will contribute to an environment that prioritizes not only the well-being of our residents but also yours.
• Meaningful Contributions: Your journey at Miravida Living is not just a job, but an opportunity to create meaningful connections in an environment of care and respect.

Essential Functions

Your daily contributions are key to shaping an environment where love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are discovered anew by both our team and the elders we serve.

 Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development, establishment, and implementation of company goals, objectives, and systems that directly impact HR strategy and overall business plans for the Company. Provide assistance to ensure that the HR strategy reflects Miravida Living's philosophy and culture.
• Actively support and demonstrate the Mission/Vision/Values of Miravida Living.
• Partner directly and effectively with other members of the team to help drive appropriate HR initiatives for the Company in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in federal and state employment laws, rules, and regulations as well as labor law. Advise management of changes in such laws as necessary. Communicate with Legal Counsel as necessary to ensure compliance.
• Act as a partner for managers and supervisors providing counseling and support as necessary in dealing with employer/employee/labor relations’ issues and interpretation/application of contractual language, employment policies and procedures. Work directly with managers to resolve more complex issues. Establish credibility throughout the organization in order to be an effective, active listener and problem solver of employee issues. 
•  Investigates ethics and performance issues as needed; recommends appropriate remedy
• Manage the grievance process; administer the collective bargaining agreement
• Provide guidance and direction to operations leaders on performance management as needed.
• Serve as a leader in driving positive organizational change. Support and foster and safe and engaging work environment for all employees.
• Manage and coordinate the recruitment, selection and employment offer process for the Company.  Ensure that employment offers are consistent for all new hires.
• Continually assess the competitiveness of all programs and practices against relevant competitors and markets. 
• Work closely with brokers and advisors on competitive and appropriate benefit programs for employees. This includes all welfare plans as well as retirement plans. 
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements as it relates to the qualified benefit plans the Company offers. This includes Affordable Care Act requirements, 5500 preparation and related audits. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.  Prior labor relations experience preferred.
• General knowledge of State and Federal employment laws are required.