Tara McLaughlin

Human Resources professional with extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. Skilled in leveraging HRIS/ATS systems, developing training programs, and ensuring adherence to labor laws. Adept at collaborating with hiring managers, fostering candidate relationships, and enhancing employee engagement. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Human Resources Director - The Legacy at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - Boca Raton, FL

(2025-09)

• Direct all HR functions for 200+ employee facility.
• Ensure full compliance with Florida labor laws, AHCA regulations, OSHA, and federal employment laws.
• Manage employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration including health, retirement, and workers' compensation.
• Partner with Administrator and DON to support staffing ratios and survey readiness.
• Maintain personnel records in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Human Resources - Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center - Lake Worth, FL

(2023-12 - 2025-08)

• Conducted full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding qualified candidates.
• Collaborated with administrators and managers to create job descriptions and recruitment strategies.
• Maintained compliance with labor laws, FMLA, BWC claims, and unemployment processes.
• Facilitated new hire orientation and training programs to support retention and engagement.
• Processed payroll, verified hours, and maintained accurate employee records in HRIS.
• Served as HR point of contact for leadership, providing guidance on employee relations.

HR Coordinator - Banyan Treatment Center - Lake Worth, FL

(2022-10 - 2023-11)

• Scheduled and facilitated new hire onboarding and orientation sessions.
• Managed employee files, compliance records, and audit preparation (JC, DCF).
• Assisted in recruitment, staffing reports, and HR projects across multiple locations.
• Updated HRIS (UKG) with training, licenses, and employee data.

Administrative Assistant/Human Resources - Inspired Living (Validus Senior Living) - Royal Palm Beach, FL

(2021-08 - 2022-10)

• Coordinated interviews, pre-employment screenings, and recruitment activities.
• Conducted onboarding and orientation sessions for new hires.
• Maintained compliance with state and company HR policies, background checks, and drug screenings.
• Managed payroll, benefits documentation, and I-9 verification.
• Supervised concierge team and supported sales initiatives through facility tours.

Activities Assistant - Your Life Senior Living - Florida

(2021-05 - 2021-08)

Facilitate activities for senior living residents encouraging socialization, and exercise for their minds and body.

Care Manager - Care Design New York - Bronx, NY

(2018-08 - 2021-03)

• Responsible for leading a care coordination team and overseeing all care coordination and care management supports and services to assigned participants.
• Responsible for assisting the member in developing, implementing, and monitoring person-centered service plans using participant health risk assessments and other clinical, social, and functional information to meet members' needs and preferences.
• Complete case notes daily.

Bachelor's degree - Human Services - Human Services Touro College (2009-09 - 2014-05)