Director of Human Resources

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Director of HR will report to the Chief Financial Officer and manage a Human Resources Coordinator. This role will work closely with the senior leaders to shape culture, support growth, and ensure strong, compliant people practices. In addition, this person will take an active role in the integration of two recently acquired companies with dispersed personnel.This is a hybrid role, ideally requiring presence weekly in our office at least three days per week in Hackensack New Jersey. It will be the right fit for a high-impact HR leader who enjoys being close to the business-setting direction while also rolling up their sleeves to execute with care, clarity, and sound judgment. THE COMPANYSince 2000, Smartlinx has been redefining how senior care organizations manage their workforce. Our modern, purpose-built solutions-from dynamic scheduling and compliance to integrated payroll and real-time analytics-give providers the agility and intelligence needed to thrive in today's healthcare environment. As the parent company of BekTek (HostedTime) and StafferLink, Smartlinx brings together a wide range of solutions for managing both full-time and contingent staff. Together, these capabilities give Smartlinx the most comprehensive workforce management solution set in senior care.We're driven by one mission: to power exceptional senior care through smarter workforce management. Join us as we shape the future of work in long-term care.RequirementsTalent & RecruitmentOwn recruiting strategy and candidate experience across the organizationPartner with hiring leaders to define role scope, compensation, and hiring prioritiesManage recruiting platforms and the annual recruiting budgetEmployee Relations & HR PracticeLead employee relations matters with discretion, empathy, and sound judgmentTrain and support managers on performance management and feedback practicesMaintain and evolve HR policies, handbooks, and internal documentationPartner with internal Corporate Counsel as needed on complex or sensitive mattersPeople Development & PerformanceOwn the annual performance review process, tools, and communication strategySupport leadership development, role clarity, and accountability across teamsCompensation & BenefitsLead compensation and benefits strategy in partnership with Finance and senior leadershipManage annual compensation and bonus cyclesResearch and support incentive programs aligned to business and team needsOrganizational Development & CultureServe as a strategic advisor to leadership on org design, growth planning, and change managementSupport leaders in defining structure, ownership, and accountabilityShape internal communication rhythms and rituals for a distributed workforceProtect and evolve company culture as the organization scalesEXPERIENCE10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior partnership with founders and/or CEOsExperience supporting a fully remote organizationStrong background in recruiting, organizational development, and employee relationsExperience in a scaling, founder-led environment strongly preferredDemonstrated ability to build HR programs from concept through executionFamiliarity with HRIS, specifically with Paylocity is a plus ATTRIBUTESEntrepreneurial yet structured; strategic and hands-onWarm, collaborative, and groundedConfident without ego; comfortable operating in lean environmentsExcellent communicator with strong judgmentTrusted advisor who leads through influence and partnershipBalances financial discipline with empathy and creativityUnwavering commitment to ethics, integrity, and high standardsAt Smartlinx we live our brand values, everyday, to deliver on our mission. Pioneering, always focused on making things betterInsightful, to inform the path forwardAgile, to respond to evolving conditionsTransparent, supporting open and respectful collaboration to fuel big ideasDevoted, putting people and how we care for them first

Created: 2026-04-02