Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

Lantern Crest Senior Living | Santee, California | Full-time | Onsite

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

Anticipated base salary: $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus monthly occupancy bonus. We may consider a higher base salary for an exceptional candidate.

Help lead the people side of a growing senior living campus.

Lantern Crest Senior Living seeks an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Director to support about 180 employees at its Santee campus. Internally titled Employee Relations Director, this position combines employee relations leadership with responsibility for daily HR operations.

With the upcoming opening of the Heritage Steakhouse on the property and additional growth ahead, this is an opportunity to strengthen HR practices, coach department leaders, and support a service-focused team through an exciting period of expansion.

LM Hurley & Associates has been retained by Lantern Crest to conduct this search. All applications and inquiries must be directed to LM Hurley & Associates. Please do not contact Lantern Crest directly.

The opportunity

You will supervise an HR/Employee Relations Assistant and work closely with the campus's two Executive Directors and Vice President of Operations. We are seeking someone who can address sensitive employee matters with sound judgment while keeping essential HR processes accurate, organized, and responsive.

What you will do

• Lead employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance improvement plans.
• Coach department leaders on employee concerns, accountability, and consistent application of policies.
• Oversee payroll and timekeeping processes, HR records, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and accommodations.
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and employee training.
• Support compliance with California employment requirements, workplace safety, workers' compensation, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, handbook materials, and reporting.
• Work with ADP TotalSource and campus leadership to support effective HR administration.

What you bring

• Progressive HR experience with substantial responsibility for employee relations and daily HR operations.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment practices.
• Experience conducting investigations and guiding managers through sensitive personnel matters.
• The ability to balance employee support, operational needs, confidentiality, and consistent decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience with ADP TotalSource or a comparable HR/payroll system is helpful.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification strongly preferred. An exceptional candidate without certification may be considered if willing to obtain an appropriate certification independently within 60 days.

Senior living experience is welcome. We also encourage applications from HR professionals in hospitality, healthcare, and other service-intensive organizations. We will consider experienced HR managers ready for broader responsibility.

Why consider Lantern Crest?

This role offers direct involvement with campus leadership, the support of an HR assistant, and the opportunity to make a visible contribution as the organization grows. It is well suited to an HR professional who enjoys being present with employees and managers and taking ownership of both employee relations and the details that keep HR running smoothly.

Schedule flexibility is available with leadership coordination. Educational and professional development assistance may be available based on individual goals and organizational needs.

Apply

Please submit your résumé through this posting or email with the subject line Lantern Crest — Human Resources Director.

All applications will be reviewed by LM Hurley & Associates. We will contact candidates whose experience aligns with the opportunity. xevrcyc Please direct all questions and correspondence to us and do not contact Lantern Crest directly.