Employee Relations (HR) Manager

Employee Relations (HR) Manager

Wage Range: $80,000-90,000

The Employee Relations (HR) Manager leads and supports all human capital functions for Jaybird Senior Living, including grievances, employee relations, payroll, benefits, accommodations, and leaves of absence. This role partners with the Executive Team, Operations, and Executive Directors to drive HR strategy, ensure compliance, and foster a positive workplace culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance, and policy matters.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns while ensuring legal compliance.
• Deliver trainings and keep handbooks, policies, and job descriptions up to date.
• Manage HRIS and payroll processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and compliance documentation.
• Handle LOA, FMLA, and ADA processes.
• Partner with leadership on recruiting, onboarding, and terminations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR vendors and represent the company in hearings as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience; healthcare or senior living experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor laws.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office.
• High emotional intelligence, organizational skills, and ability to build trust across all levels.

The Perks That Matter

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and flexible hours
• Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company

About Jaybird Senior Living

We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.

Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow — while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.

The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.