Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Director of Human Resources to lead and scale HR operations for a growing outpatient orthopedic physical therapy organization. This role supports clinic teams (PTs, OTs, SLPs, front office staff, and clinic directors) and owns the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate blends HR leadership, Rippling HRIS expertise, benefits administration, and operational execution in a multi-site healthcare environment.
Duties/Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
HR Leadership & Clinic Partnership
Partner with executive leadership and clinic directors on workforce planning, retention, and growth
Support de novo clinic launches and staffing models
Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, and team development
Reinforce a patient-first, service-driven culture
HRIS Administration (Rippling)
Serve as primary administrator for Rippling HRIS
Build and manage workflows for onboarding, job changes, and offboarding
Ensure data accuracy, reporting, and audit readiness
Partner with Finance and Payroll on integrations and data integrity
Benefits Administration
Oversee health, dental, vision, retirement, and ancillary benefits
Manage open enrollment and vendor relationships
Support employees with benefits education and questions
Employee Lifecycle Management
Own onboarding experience for new grad and experienced clinicians
Manage offboarding processes and exit insights
Administer LOA programs
HR Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Maintain HR policies and employee handbook
Support performance management processes
Projects & Growth Initiatives
Lead HR projects supporting clinic expansion and scalability
Improve processes to enhance employee experience and retention
Support mentorship programs and clinician development pathways
Requirements
Qualifications
5–8+ years of HR experience with leadership responsibilities
Experience in healthcare or multi-site environments
Strong HRIS experience (Rippling preferred)
Knowledge of benefits administration and employment law
Preferred
Experience in outpatient physical therapy or rehabilitation settings
Experience in high-growth or multi-location organizations
HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
Required Skills/Abilities
Strategic and hands-on leadership
Strong systems and analytical mindset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Compensation:$100,000 to $130,000 commensurate with skills and experience
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Why Join Us?
Arete Health is a growing, patient-centric outpatient physical therapy provider focused on excellence in clinical outcomes, team culture, and operational performance. We empower our therapists and support teams to thrive in an environment that values care, integrity, and innovation. At Arete Health, we believe that leadership is about people first. You’ll play a key role in scaling a mission-driven organization that puts patients and providers at the center of everything we do.
Arete Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
