Director Human Resources in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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Director Human Resources
Location: Fort Collins
Category: Professional/Management
Job Type: Full Time
Job ID: 389309
Date Posted: Jun 4, 2026
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Director Human Resources
The Regional Director of Human Resources is a strategic and operational leader responsible for HR delivery across a defined geographic region, supporting multiple hospitals, ambulatory sites, and service lines. This role partners with regional and system leadership to align workforce strategy with organizational priorities, ensuring consistency, scalability, and high-performance outcomes across all sites.
This leader operates within a matrixed health system, balancing regional priorities with enterprise HR strategy. The Regional HR Director is accountable for advancing workforce planning, leadership capability, employee engagement, and culture across multiple locations, while serving as a key liaison between site leadership and system HR functions. Travel required within the region to support leaders and teams
Key Responsibilities
Regional HR Leadership & Strategy
Partner with regional executives and site leaders to align HR strategy with operational and financial goals across multiple facilities.
Drive consistency in HR practices, policies, and leadership expectations across hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory settings.
Translate system-wide HR initiatives into actionable regional plans with measurable outcomes.
Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
Lead regional workforce planning efforts, including staffing models, succession planning, and talent pipeline development.
Utilize workforce analytics to inform decisions on hiring, retention, and role optimization across sites.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development to support leadership hiring, onboarding, and readiness.
Leadership Support & Development
Coach and advise senior and operational leaders across the region on complex employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness matters.
Identify leadership capability gaps and partner with OD to implement targeted development strategies.
Foster leadership accountability for engagement, performance, and cultural outcomes.
Employee Experience & Culture
Drive regional engagement strategies, ensuring consistency in employee experience while recognizing site-specific needs.
Monitor engagement trends and implement targeted interventions to improve retention and morale.
Champion inclusive, equitable workplace practices across all locations.
Employee Relations & Compliance
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across all sites.
Partner with HR compliance and legal teams to address complex employee relations issues and mitigate risk.
Oversee resolution of employee concerns, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely outcomes across the region.
Operational Execution & HR Integration
Partner with system COEs (Compensation, Benefits, Talent, HRIS) to ensure effective rollout and adoption of HR programs regionally.
Ensure operational excellence in HR processes, including performance management, investigations, and policy enforcement.
Drive continuous improvement through standardization and best practice sharing across sites.
Candidate Qualifications
The culture at UCHealth emphasizes results, with each member holding high expectations for themselves and their colleagues. The candidate will be joining a high-performing, fast-paced team. This individual must role model the organizational values of integrity, and excellence, coupled with personal values of compassion and respect.
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
Education/Certification
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including multi-site or regional oversight
Experience operating in a complex, matrixed healthcare or similarly regulated environment
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification
Demonstrated success leading HR strategies across multiple facilities or geographies
Skills and Traits
Proven ability to lead across multiple sites with competing priorities while maintaining alignment to enterprise strategy
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to operational and financial performance
Skilled in influencing senior leaders and navigating complex organizational dynamics
Data-driven decision maker with experience leveraging workforce analytics
High level of discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across locations
Ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational execution at scale
Pay: $131,705 - $210,724 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant''s relevant experience
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