Human Resources Manager (HRM)

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital – Erie Critical Illness Recovery Hospital in Erie, PA is seeking a hands-on, hospital-based Human Resources Manager to serve as the primary on-site HR presence. This full-time, on-site role (Monday–Friday days) partners closely with the centralized HR Shared Services team to coordinate the full scope of HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The position is ideal for an HR professional who values partnership, accountability, and meaningful impact, and who wants to be close to the work—supporting caregivers, leaders, and operations while influencing hospital operations and HR strategy.

As the on-site HR Manager, you will own day-to-day HR operations, ensure high-quality execution, and act as a trusted advisor and service-oriented resource for employees and leaders. You will balance operational execution with relationship-building in a fast-paced healthcare environment, gaining broad, real-world HR experience across multiple functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate day-to-day HR operations at the hospital level, ensuring high-quality execution across the employee lifecycle
• Partner closely with HR Shared Services to deliver seamless support in payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, employee data, and HR administration
• Serve as a trusted advisor and service-oriented resource for employees and leaders
• Coordinate and support accurate payroll processing, timekeeping, and data integrity
• Drive and support talent acquisition efforts, including hiring coordination, onboarding, and workforce planning support
• Maintain compliance with employment laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory standards
• Act as the local subject matter expert for benefits, policies, and HR processes
• Support employee relations needs with professionalism, discretion, and consistency
• Play an active role in building and sustaining a positive, high-performing workplace culture
• Contribute insights that help shape HR strategy and operational effectiveness at the hospital level

Why this role matters

• See the direct impact of your work on employees, leaders, and patient care
• Gain broad, real-world HR experience across multiple functional areas
• Develop strong partnerships with operations leaders and enterprise HR teams
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to supporting caregivers and improving lives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required (commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of the degree with Corporate HR approval)
• 5–7 years of Human Resources experience required
• Experience managing HR practices for a unionized workforce and managing collective bargaining agreements

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience in a healthcare facility with exposure to Joint Commission and CMS preferred
• Expertise in benefit administration, HR and Employee Relations functions, payroll administration, and state and federal employment laws

Pay

Salary range: $75K–$90K

Schedule

Full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday days