Human Resources Director

Position Summary

The Human Resource Director (HRD) is a strategic partner to the Facility CEO and other leadership team members, responsible for defining, developing, and implementing human resources initiatives. The HRD is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for all areas of Human Resources, including: employee relations, talent acquisition and assessment, compensation management, performance management, training and leader-ship development, policy and procedures; and managing a team of HR professionals. The HRD reports directly to the hospital CEO.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent - Required
• Bachelor’s degree - Required
• Masters degree - Preferred
• PHR/SPHR - Preferred
• Five years of progressive HR experience with a concentration on Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Training and Development and Compensation Management preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Supervisory experience overseeing various HR support roles preferred.
• Previous experience overseeing the employee relations of a large number of employees in multi-site setting highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment law, CMS, OSHA and TJC regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for all areas of Human Resources within the assigned facility.
• \Lead the activities of Human Resources staff members in the hospital including defining expectations, training and managing performance.
• Work in conjunction with and take direction from Human Resources Business Partners to ensure alignment of HR Strategy and Vision.
• Responsible for developing and implementing effective, strategic recruitment, retention and succession planning programs, adhering to metrics and an analysis driven strategy.
• Serves as a liaison with the hospital leadership team, communicating and leading HR strategic initiatives, analysis and recommendations.
• Develop an expectation of consistent administration and application of HR policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Provide advice and counsel to facility management regarding appropriate progressive discipline; attend disciplinary meetings, investigations when appropriate and facilitate terminations to promote a positive employee/employer relationship.
• Direct the development and maintenance of competitive compensation programs utilizing market data and Human Resources Business Partners support.
• Responsible for ensuring HR compliance and readiness for Joint Commission, state/local surveys, Sarbanes Oxley Act audits and other audits.
• Develop and utilize effective communication channels for educating and informing employees on various topics, with a focus on employee engagement (including, but not limited to employee benefits changes, policy changes, legal updates, training and development).
• Provide primary oversight and leadership for various HR related programs/initiatives, including Workers Compensation program, Performance Management program, HR Data integrity and data entry, Leave of Absence program, payroll activities in coordination with vendor.
• Develop, monitor, review, coordinate and facilitate training programs, as needed, in alignment with hospital and organizational strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Takes an active role in and supports the hospitals community efforts Regular and reliable attendance.