Senior Human Resources Generalist

Senior Human Resources Generalist – Iowa & Indiana Company: Renewal Falls Recovery Center, powered by Ascension Recovery Services Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, with regional travel as needed Position Type: Regional Human Resources Join Our Team Renewal Falls Recovery Center, powered by Ascension Recovery Services, is looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our growing HR team and support our treatment centers throughout Iowa and Indiana. This position will be based in Cedar Falls, Iowa and serve as a hands-on regional HR partner to facility leadership and team members. The primary focus of the role will be talent acquisition and employee relations, along with onboarding support and other day-to-day HR needs across the region. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys recruiting, building relationships, solving problems, and staying close to the operations they support. You won't be sitting on the sidelines—you'll work directly with facility leaders to help build strong teams and create a positive employee experience. About Us Renewal Falls Recovery Center provides compassionate, high-quality behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment designed to help individuals build a strong foundation for lasting recovery. Powered by Ascension Recovery Services, Renewal Falls is part of a growing network focused on expanding access to evidence-based, mission-driven care. Behind that mission is a team of clinical, medical, recovery support, and operational professionals—and Human Resources plays a critical role in finding, supporting, and retaining the people who make that work possible. Why Join Us? Be part of a growing behavioral health organizationSupport multiple facilities and leadership teams across Iowa and IndianaPlay a meaningful role in building strong teams and growing new programsWork in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environmentOwn recruiting strategy within your regionGain exposure to a broad range of HR and employee relations mattersPartner directly with operational and executive leadershipHelp shape scalable HR practices as the organization continues to grow What You'll Do Lead Regional Talent Acquisition Talent acquisition will be a major focus of this position. You will: Manage full-cycle recruiting for positions throughout Iowa and IndianaPartner with facility leaders to understand current and upcoming staffing needsRecruit for clinical, nursing, behavioral health, recovery support, administrative, and leadership positionsBuild proactive candidate pipelines for difficult-to-fill and high-volume rolesSource candidates through job boards, networking, direct outreach, social media, colleges, universities, and community partnershipsDevelop relationships with nursing schools, behavioral health programs, colleges, workforce organizations, and other recruiting partnersScreen and interview candidatesCoordinate interviews and help hiring managers move candidates efficiently through the processSupport hiring managers with interviewing and candidate selectionAssist with offers and pre-employment processesMonitor open positions, candidate pipelines, aging requisitions, and recruiting trendsHelp develop creative recruiting strategies based on the needs of each market Support Employee Relations You'll also serve as a trusted HR resource for facility leaders and employees by: Providing guidance on employee relations concernsCoaching managers through performance, attendance, communication, and workplace issuesSupporting corrective action and performance improvement processesAssisting with workplace investigations and employee complaintsHelping leaders navigate difficult employee conversationsReviewing documentation for consistency and completenessEscalating significant or high-risk employee relations matters to HR leadershipHelping ensure policies and workplace expectations are applied consistently Help Create a Strong Onboarding Experience Support new hires throughout the onboarding processPartner with facility leaders to ensure new employees are prepared for Day OneHelp coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding documentationSupport manager onboarding responsibilitiesAssist with 30-, 60-, and 90-day new-hire follow-upIdentify opportunities to improve onboarding and early employee retention Provide Regional HR Support As a Regional HR Partner, You'll Also Help With Employee questions and day-to-day HR needsHRIS and employee record updatesPersonnel file documentationTransfers, promotions, position changes, and separationsPolicy implementation and communicationHR audits and compliance initiativesEmployee engagement and retention effortsNew facility openings and workforce ramp-upsSpecial HR projects and organizational initiatives Who You Are You're an experienced HR professional who enjoys being in the business and with the people. You can recruit a nurse in the morning, coach a manager through an employee issue in the afternoon, and help improve an onboarding process before the end of the day. You are comfortable working independently, but you also know when to bring in additional HR support. You build strong relationships with leaders while still maintaining consistency, good judgment, and appropriate HR boundaries. Most importantly, you understand that great HR isn't just about policies—it's about helping leaders build strong teams so they can deliver exceptional care. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, or related field preferred4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience preferredStrong full-cycle recruiting experienceExperience supporting employee relations and performance managementExperience working directly with managers and operational leadersStrong communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities across several locationsStrong judgment, organization, and follow-throughComfortable working in a fast-paced and growing organizationProficiency with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and other HR technologyAbility to travel throughout Iowa and Indiana as business needs require Work Conditions This position is based in Cedar Falls, Iowa and will support facilities throughout Iowa and Indiana. Regular regional travel is expected, including occasional overnight travel. This is a hands-on regional position that requires regular interaction with employees and leadership teams at the facilities we support. Equal Employment Opportunity Renewal Falls Recovery Center, powered by Ascension Recovery Services, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.