Human Resources Director

About the Role

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a strategic and people‑focused Human Resources Director to lead HR operations at our Coachella Valley facility. The HR Director will serve as a trusted advisor to facility leadership, aligning human capital strategies with business objectives and shaping the employee experience—from talent acquisition and retention to employee relations, compliance, and organizational development. Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 80‑bed psychiatric inpatient treatment hospital serving the Memphis, TN area, providing evidence‑based programs for individuals experiencing crisis related to substance use disorder, mental health issues, or both.

Purpose Statement

As a key member of the leadership team, the HR Director will lead human resource initiatives to create an employee‑oriented, high‑performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, standards, goal attainment, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a strategic partner in departmental business strategies and plans through initiatives that attract and retain talent, develop employees and leaders, and align organizational goals and objectives.
• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the facility’s human resource and talent strategy, including talent needs, recruiting, retention, talent review, and succession planning.
• Lead and manage full‑cycle talent acquisition: sourcing, job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, extending offers, and completing necessary paperwork.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to ensure a robust and diverse applicant pool for all openings.
• Strategize and lead retention efforts, including action planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide consultation to management on staffing, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, position control, and employee relations.
• Work with leadership to create a positive work culture and ensure consistent employment practices.
• Develop, manage, and administer various human‑resource plans and procedures for all facility personnel.
• Timely verification of licenses, background checks, driving records, and other required credentials; take expeditious action if standards are not met.
• Maintain personnel files, training records, and all necessary new‑hire documentation.
• Lead, motivate, and assess diverse teams, including experienced and junior professionals.
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation and serve as a subject‑matter expert across HR functional areas.
• Work with managers to resolve and prevent employee‑relations issues through coaching and training.
• Ensure complete and consistent HR documentation, including disciplinary actions and training compliance; may manage staff to identify goals and objectives.
• Handle complex and sensitive employee‑relations and HR issues with organizational or legal ramifications.
• Advise managers on performance management, workforce planning, and compensation.
• Ensure all employee information in UltiPro (HRIS) is entered and maintained in a timely manner.
• Manage department staff, including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, or a related field (required).
• Three to five years of experience in a Human Resources role with demonstrable knowledge of recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations, negotiation, and HR information systems (required).
• Professional certification in Human Resources (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company‑paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work‑life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement