Human Resources Manager

Brightwell Behavioral Health is a Joint Commission–accredited acute inpatient psychiatric hospital located in East Lansing, Michigan, and dedicated to serving Central Michigan’s adult population. We place a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, providing 24/7 referral and clinical liaison services, seamless admissions, and holistic treatment environments designed for safety and dignity.

If you are interested in joining an amazing group of people who are passionate about helping others during their inpatient psych journey, please keep reading!

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and managing all HR functions within a healthcare environment, including employee relations, recruitment, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and employment laws. The HR Manager serves as a strategic partner to leadership and a resource for employees.

This position is on-site daily in our East Lansing and Lansing location.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Engagement

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution

Foster a positive work environment and promote organizational culture

Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions

Support employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies

Recruitment & Staffing

Oversee full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles

Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs

Ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates, including licensed professionals

Manage onboarding and orientation processes

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws

Maintain adherence to healthcare-specific regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., credentialing, licensure tracking)

Oversee HR policies and procedures and ensure they are up to date

Manage audits and reporting requirements

Compensation & Benefits

Administer employee benefits programs (health, retirement, leave policies)

Ensure accurate payroll coordination and compliance

Performance Management

Lead performance review processes and support managers in evaluations

Develop performance improvement plans as needed

Support leadership development and succession planning

Training & Development

Ensure compliance with mandatory healthcare training (e.g., safety, HIPAA/privacy, infection control)

Support leadership coaching and staff development initiatives

HR Operations & Systems

Maintain HRIS and employee records

Track key HR metrics (turnover, vacancy rates, etc.)

Develop and implement HR policies and best practices

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)

5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in healthcare

Experience supporting clinical staff preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of employment law and healthcare regulations

Experience with credentialing, licensure, and compliance tracking

Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong leadership and coaching capabilities

High level of discretion and confidentiality