Area Human Resources Manager Chicago Metro Market

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 9th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Chicago Metro Area

Job ID: 2026-240405

JOB OVERVIEW

The Area Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing Human Resource and programs to include recruitment, new hire onboarding/orientation, HR Compliance, staff records, team member engagement and general HR support for multiple senior living communities operating within a regional area. The Area HR Manager will be on-site in their assigned communities to effectively support the human resource needs of each community.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Recruitment Process

• Partner with leadership team by championing the overall recruitment process.
• Prepare and host job fairs, including advertisement, interview scheduling, and ensuring Department leaders are in attendance to interview qualified candidates.
• Post positions and process candidates in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Conduct candidate screening and interview qualified candidates.
• Responsible for employment process per Sunrise Hiring Standards including background screenings, state/provincial/regulatory required screenings, setup drug/occupational health screens per Federal, State/Province, and Local regulations and Sunrise policy.
• Conduct license verifications and other required verifications per Federal, State/Province, and Local regulations and Sunrise policy.

Team Member Onboarding and Team Member Management

• Champion the team member on-boarding and welcome orientation process.
• Ensure new team members are introduced to the community, set up with online training and facilitate system access and walkthroughs of key company applications (Workday, Amplify, OnShift, MyFlexpay, etc.).
• Create and maintain team member personnel information in appropriate systems; Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ATS, Provider Trust.
• Maintain physical and digital personnel files and records according to Federal and State/Provincial regulations and Sunrise policy.
• Ensure that all team member changes (status, position information, pay, Leave of Absence, etc.) are entered into the appropriate systems accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process and manage unemployment and worker’s compensation claims and update claim activity as necessary.

Quality Assurance, Safety and Regulatory Requirements

• Develop a thorough working knowledge of current and evolving state/province and federal regulations and ensure HR Compliance controls are followed in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Maintain and organize audit materials and information for audit review.
• Partner with community team to ensure compliance with national/provincial occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.

Training, Leadership and Team Member Development

• Lead all Human Resources system and policy trainings for front-line staff. An active participant and presenter at monthly Town Hall staff meetings with a focus on continued education targeting key business process workflows, policies, and systems.
• Champion HR programs and new initiatives for all TMs.
• Partner in the delivery and participation in Sunrise University Training and self-study programs during the required timeframe.
• Maintain training compliance records, performance appraisal records, and ongoing data entry in Sunrise University portal.
• Develop Team Member Engagement strategy and utilize YVC data to support the achievement of the Team Member Engagement goals and actively lead in the Engagement Planning sessions.
• Coordinate the community performance management process and reporting. Process annual merit increases.
• Be the HR partner to Department Coordinators when they hold their team accountable and correct actions when necessary and document for record keeping.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, including conducting internal investigations, document findings, and support department coordinators in the application of corrective actions, ensuring compliance with Sunrise policies and applicable employment laws.
• Attend regular meetings; Stand Up, Cross Over, Department Head, Town Hall, Quality Improvement, and others as directed by the Executive Director.
• Keep abreast of professional developments in the field by reading and attending conferences.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Complete MKCC process monthly per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within established timelines
• Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient analytical skills
• Strong Attention to detail
• High personal standards for integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills through conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message
• Listens actively to others

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration or related field
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in Human Resources, preferably in healthcare/Senior housing industry
• Supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, discipline, and counseling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members among its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and health evaluations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Covid 19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

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