Corporate Director of Human Resources

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and community operations, providing guidance, oversight, and corporate-level direction for human resources initiatives. This role focuses on aligning HR strategy with organizational goals, ensuring compliance and consistency, and serving as a subject matter expert and advisor to specialized HR functions.

The ideal candidate brings strong multi-site HR leadership experience—preferably within senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a service-driven industry—and excels in influencing without direct authority.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and support the execution of enterprise-wide HR strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies.
• Champion culture initiatives that reinforce engagement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Talent Acquisition

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Talent Acquisition function to ensure recruitment strategies align with workforce planning needs.
• Provide guidance on employer branding, competitive hiring practices, and labor market trends.
• Partner with operational leaders to address workforce challenges and staffing models.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide subject matter expertise and consultation on complex employee relations matters and investigations.
• Guide policy interpretation and ensure consistent application of employment practices across communities.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend updates to policies and procedures as needed.

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

• Provide strategic oversight and recommendations related to compensation philosophy, benchmarking, and incentive programs.
• Partner with Finance and benefits administrators to evaluate plan competitiveness and cost effectiveness.
• Analyze workforce data and labor trends to support budgeting and forecasting.

Learning & Development

• Collaborate with Learning & Development leaders to align training initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Offer guidance on leadership development, succession planning, and performance management frameworks.
• Support the development of programs that enhance leadership capability and internal mobility.

HR Governance & Operational Alignment

• Promote consistency in HR practices across communities and regions.
• Support HR systems optimization and reporting to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Serve as a resource to regional HR leaders and community Executive Directors on best practices and policy interpretation.

Travel & Availability

• 10% travel required to support communities during acquisitions and transitions.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required. 
• Master's degree and/or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 8-10 years of progressive HR leadership experience at a senior level, including multi-site support.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or related service industry strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading cultural transformations and implementing HR best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Innovative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Adept at navigating competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner cross-functionally without direct supervisory authority.
• Dependable, adaptable, and detail-oriented with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Integrity-driven, fostering trust and credibility across the organization.
• An effective listener who engages with others to fully understand their needs and perspectives.

WORK SETTING

• In-office Monday through Friday, in Scottsdale, AZ.
• Limited travel is required - 10% of the time.
• Eligible candidates must be located in, or plan to relocate to, the Phoenix Metro area.