Director of Human Resources
Lorien Elkridge | Full-Time
Lorien Elkridge is seeking a dynamic, experienced Director of Human Resources to lead and elevate our people strategy. This highly visible role is essential to shaping our culture, strengthening employee engagement, and driving HR initiatives that support our mission and business goals. If you’re a strategic HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Lorien?
Compensation
Robust Benefits Package
- PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick (rollover eligible)
- 6 Personal Days
- 7 Paid Major Holidays
- CareFirst Medical Package
- Tuition Assistance
- HRA Fund
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with 50% employer match, up to 4%
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Attendance Rewards
- Referral Program
- Same-Day Pay available for all employees
What You’ll Do
- Lead and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Support and enhance recruitment efforts through innovative sourcing and talent acquisition strategies
- Oversee employee orientation and onboarding to ensure a welcoming, seamless new-hire experience
- Partner with leadership to identify workforce needs and develop job descriptions and employment contracts
- Administer compensation and benefits programs
- Drive succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline
- Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture through communication and engagement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices
What You Bring
Skills & Expertise
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven experience with employee orientation and onboarding
- Contract negotiation and employment agreement management
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Talent acquisition expertise with a focus on diverse candidate pipelines
- Succession planning and leadership development experience
- Strong analytical skills to interpret HR metrics and trends
- Strategic mindset with a deep understanding of human capital management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 3+ years of HR management experience
- Solid knowledge of payroll processes
- Strong understanding of employment & labor law, FMLA, and benefits administration
- Demonstrated success in talent acquisition and performance management
- Proficiency with HRIS systems
- Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
About Lorien Elkridge
Recognized by U.S. News and The Baltimore Sun as one of the best nursing homes in the U.S., Lorien Elkridge is our newest five-star community in Howard County. Conveniently located off Route 100 near Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties, we offer skilled nursing, assisted living, sub-acute rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy. We’ve recently expanded to include private skilled nursing rooms and brand-new assisted living apartments—and were proudly voted Baltimore’s Best Elder Care.
Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Human resources management: 5 years (Required)
- Benefits administration: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Elkridge, MD 21075 (Required)
Work Location: In person
