Site Human Resources Manager

Richmond, IN (On-site) | Full-Time

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Damar is currently seeking a Site Human Resources Manager to join our team at our East campus in Richmond, Indiana! This role serves as the primary Human Resources leader for the site, providing hands-on HR support to employees and leaders while independently managing employee relations, workplace investigations, manager support, full-cycle recruiting, employee lifecycle support, and local HR compliance. The Site Human Resources Manager will oversee HR needs from start to finish while partnering with Damar’s enterprise Human Resources team for specialized expertise and support.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships with leaders and employees, and working across a broad range of Human Resources responsibilities. You’ll have the autonomy to make an impact at the site while still having the support of a broader HR team. In this role, you’ll directly influence the employee experience, support leaders, and help strengthen Damar’s growing presence in the Richmond community.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Manager Support

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, policy questions, employee relations matters, and employee-management conflict
• Manage and resolve employee relations concerns promptly, objectively, and consistently
• Conduct thorough and well-documented workplace investigations involving employee conflicts, policy violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other significant employment matters
• Coach and support managers with employee performance, documentation, corrective action, conflict resolution, employee development, and effective people leadership
• Partner with Quality, Compliance, Legal, and HR leadership when concerns involve regulatory issues or elevated organizational risk
• Exercise sound judgment and appropriately escalate high-risk or enterprise-level matters

Recruiting & Workforce Support

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned site positions, from job posting and candidate screening through interviews and approved offers
• Review applications and resumes, conduct candidate phone screens and interviews, coordinate hiring manager interviews, and provide candidate recommendations.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, establish recruiting priorities, and develop effective recruiting approaches
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information within iCIMS
• Provide a responsive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
• Partner with Damar's Talent Acquisition team for sourcing support, recruitment marketing, job fairs, recruiting tools, and other resources as needed

Site HR Operations & Employee Support

• Independently manage the day-to-day HR activities needed to support employees and managers at the assigned site
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee lifecycle questions and HR-related needs
• Coordinate with enterprise HR partners supporting benefits, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, payroll, HR systems, compensation, and other specialized HR programs
• Ensure HR documentation, employee information, communications, and site processes are accurate, timely, and appropriately maintained
• Maintain ownership of site HR matters through resolution while engaging enterprise HR partners when specialized support is needed
• Identify recurring employee concerns, service gaps, or process challenges and work with the appropriate HR partners to develop solutions

HR Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Apply working knowledge of employment law, Damar policies, and applicable workplace and program requirements
• Support consistent implementation of Damar HR policies, standards, and processes at the assigned site
• Monitor employee relations, recruiting, workforce, and HR service trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
• Support HR audits, reporting, regulatory activities, and other compliance responsibilities
• Collaborate across Damar locations and HR functions to support organizational initiatives and growth
• Perform other duties as assigned and adjust priorities based on organizational needs

Qualifications and Skills

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related field. Relevant professional HR experience may be considered in lieu of formal education consistent with Damar requirements
  • At least three years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including meaningful experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, manager support, and recruiting
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort learning and using HR technology
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems
  • Working knowledge of recruiting and staffing practices, employment law, HR principles, employee relations, and applicable background screening or employment requirements
  • Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
  • Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
• Preferred:
  • Experience independently supporting a site, business unit, or workforce
  • iCIMS experience
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR

Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $5,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Apply today! We review applications daily and can begin interviews within 48 hours.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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