Sr. Director of Human Resources

Job Description

James River Home Health is hiring a Senior Director of Human Resources to join their team for a full-time position on-site in Chesterfield, Virginia.

James River Home Health & Hospice is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Human Resources Director to lead our HR function during a critical growth phase. This role will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for developing and executing human capital strategies that align with our business goals. The HR function currently includes recruitment and benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, HRIS, and engagement.

The mission of James River Home Health is to meet the needs of our clients and their families knowledgeably and compassionately. James River Home Health is a 4.5/5-star health care company that is locally owned and operated. Our proprietor has over twenty years of medical service industry ownership and patient care in Virginia. On staff, we have 238 employees whom we have carefully selected, checked, and referenced.

Responsibilities:

Lead, coach, and develop the existing HR team (HR Director and HR Generalist)

Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development

Oversee HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, compensation, and benefits

Ensure HR policies and procedures align with best practices and evolving regulatory requirements

Drive performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives

Act as a culture champion, fostering a high-performance and values-driven environment

Manage risk and ensure legal compliance with federal and state labor laws

Lead HR systems optimization and process improvements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within healthcare or multi-site organizations.

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Strong knowledge of HR compliance, labor law, and employee relations best practices

Leadership experience leading a small HR team

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to lead through change and build effective cross-functional relationships.

Full-time