Position Summary
As Human Resources Director, you will work to integrate The Ben's Hope Way throughout the day-to-day experience of our staff and residents by serving as the steward of workforce strategy, regulatory compliance, organizational culture, and accountability systems within a specialized residential licensed Adult Foster Care system. This role ensures staffing structures, leadership formation, compliance systems, and workforce sustainability align with mission, public funding requirements, and legal obligations.
The HR Director is responsible for performance reviews, corrective action plans, compensation structures, investigations, and terminations. While certain HR functions may be executed operationally, the HR Director retains ultimate accountability for workforce integrity, risk mitigation, and cultural health.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead workforce planning, compensation strategy, and labor forecasting in partnership with Finance and executive team
* Ensure compliance with employment law, Michigan licensing requirements, and regulatory standards
* Oversee investigations, employee relations, terminations, and high-risk personnel decisions
* Direct performance management processes, corrective action oversight, and leadership development
* Design and maintain compensation structures, wage bands, and internal pay equity
* Monitor turnover, retention trends, scheduling integrity, and workforce sustainability
* Own and update HR policies, onboarding processes, and employee retention strategies
* Advise Executive Leadership on organizational health, culture, and risk
Schedule & Pay
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday on site
Pay: Competitive and based on experience
Key Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Services, or related field required
* 3-5+ years of HR leadership experience in regulated healthcare or social service environments
* Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, investigations, and compensation strategy
* Experience with workforce planning, performance management systems, and policy development
* Demonstrated commitment to a Christian faith and life worldview
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in Adult Foster Care or Medicaid-funded systems
* Experience in mission-driven or faith-based organizations
Mission Alignment
The Director of Human Resources must embody the highest level of integrity, discernment, and accountability—stewarding the people entrusted to Benjamin's Hope with wisdom, fairness, and deep care. This leader safeguards organizational health by ensuring ethical employment practices, regulatory compliance, and just personnel decisions. With a commitment to sustainability and mission alignment, the Director champions a culture that supports staff well‐being, leadership development, and workforce stability in service of Benjamin's Hope's transformative impact.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until an HR Director is appointed. Expressions of interest and candidate applications will be treated with complete confidentiality.
Interested candidates should submit their resume & letter of interest directly to Specialized Recruiting Group to the attention of Susan Delauter via email at .
Inquiries concerning this search may be directed to .
About Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals Company
Specialized Recruiting Group is a professional and executive search firm specializing in engineering, operations, human resources, and other critical roles. Since 1996, we've connected talented professionals with companies that align with their values and goals. We are driven to help people succeed and are passionate about making a positive impact.
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