HR Director/Payroll

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Syracuse, NY seeks an experienced HR Director/Payroll leader to oversee all HR operations and payroll for our skilled nursing and rehab facility. This on-site role manages employee relations, recruitment, performance management, benefits administration, and accurate, compliant payroll processing. You will partner with leadership to support a resident-centered, compassionate culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and staff development in a collaborative long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee HR operations, including employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management for a skilled nursing facility
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, timekeeping, and compliance with federal and NY state wage and hour regulations
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures supporting a resident-centered, compliant workplace
• Advise leadership and managers on staffing, employee engagement, corrective actions, and workforce planning
• Administer benefits programs and ensure accurate enrollment, changes, and deductions in coordination with payroll
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, healthcare-specific regulations, and internal audit requirements
• Support training, onboarding, and professional development initiatives for nursing, rehab, and support staff
• Use HRIS and payroll systems to maintain accurate employee records and generate HR and payroll reports

Required Skills

• Payroll processing
• HRIS systems
• Employee relations
• Talent acquisition/recruiting
• Benefits administration
• Labor law compliance
• Healthcare/long-term care HR knowledge
• Performance management
• Policy development and implementation
• HR reporting and analytics