Job Description
Human Resources & Compliance Manager
***Location: Arnegard, ND (Onsite)***
Providence House
Providence House is hiring a Human Resources & Compliance Manager to oversee and execute all internal HR operations and workforce-related compliance for our residential substance use disorder treatment program in Arnegard, North Dakota.
This is a fully onsite, standalone role responsible for owning the HR and compliance function. This position does not have direct reports and requires someone who is comfortable operating independently in a structured, regulated environment.
This is a working manager role. You will be directly involved in day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, and compliance execution.
Core Responsibilities
Employee Relations & HR Oversight
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters
- Conduct investigations, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes
- Enforce company policies consistently, including attendance, conduct, confidentiality, and workplace standards
- Ensure compliance with EEO, ADA, nondiscrimination, and anti-harassment requirements
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Maintain working knowledge of North Dakota Administrative Code related to SUD treatment staffing and personnel requirements
- Ensure workforce compliance with background checks, training, credentialing, and supervision requirements
- Support audits, licensing reviews, and state inspections
- Implement regulatory requirements into daily operations and documentation practices
- Ensure all HR actions align with expectations for licensed treatment providers
Policies & Documentation
- Maintain and update the Employee Handbook and HR policies
- Ensure employee records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and client-related information
- Ensure disciplinary documentation is consistent and defensible
Recruitment, Onboarding & Training
- Manage hiring processes from job posting through onboarding
- Coordinate new hire orientation and required training
- Support workforce planning and staffing needs
Payroll, Benefits & Systems
- Coordinate payroll and benefits administration
- Work with payroll and benefits vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Oversee timekeeping, reporting, and internal audits
Leadership Support
- Provide clear, actionable HR guidance to leadership
- Support supervisors with performance management and documentation
- Ensure policies are applied consistently across the organization
Role Expectations
- Policies are enforced consistently without exception
- Documentation is thorough, accurate, and audit-ready
- Compliance issues are identified early and corrected
- Employee matters are handled directly and professionally
- Decisions are made based on policy and regulatory requirements, not emotion
- The HR function operates with structure, consistency, and accountability
- Some travel to Minot, ND
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 years of hands-on HR experience
- Demonstrated experience handling employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary actions
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR compliance
- Ability to operate independently without daily oversight
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and follow-through
- Ability to work onsite in Arnegard, ND
Preferred Experience
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or another regulated environment
- Experience supporting licensed programs, audits, or inspections
- Familiarity with compliance requirements in structured or regulated settings
- Willingness to learn and apply North Dakota SUD administrative code
Compensation & Benefits
- $90,000 annual salary
- $5,000 relocation assistance
- $1,000/month housing assistance for 6 months
- 401(k), cash balance plan, and profit sharing
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- 96 hours PTO
Why Providence House
- Direct access to executive leadership
- Full ownership of the HR and compliance function
- Opportunity to build and strengthen systems in a licensed treatment environment
- Structured, professional environment focused on accountability and consistency