Job Summary

The Director of Human Resources guides, manages, and improves overall Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the organization. This focus is on broad generalist duties including recruitment and staffing, onboarding, safety, performance management, payroll, regulatory compliance, benefits administration, and employee and community relations. Develops long and short-range HR strategic plans, and workforce development strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

1. Employee Relations- facilitate problem-solving meetings with employees and managers. Oversees terminations to ensure the organization is protected, preparing the defense for unemployment, Equal Employment, and Affirmative Action claims.
2. Compliance- guide management decisions to assure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory agencies.
3. Training- facilitates and trains managers and informal leaders in management tools and practices that reflect the organizational values of service, empowerment, quality, and compassion.
4. Performance Management - ensure employees are receiving regular feedback on their performance and plans are in place for development. Work with leaders to reward high performers and move low performers out of the organization.
5. Recruitment - design and implement sourcing strategies to attract talented employees "absolute best people" that meet the needs of the organization.
6. Retentions: design and implement targeted processes that help assimilate employees into the organization.
7. Administers and oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
8. Conduct research, analyze organizational trends, and execute best practices for hiring, talent management, and retention.
9. Safety - assist the organization in the execution of safety, worker compensation, and OSHA compliance including preparing worker compensation claims.
10. Works with leaders to build a strong, talented flexible workforce that supports and is committed to the organization's Mission.
11. Implement and maintain DEI Program, policies, and initiatives.
12. Assure and maintain adequate personnel records and reports, following federal and state law.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
2. Competent in software applications including correspondence and spreadsheets.
3. Creative, self-motivated, and displays a professional and confident demeanor.
4. Energetic team player capable of performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
5. Effective public presenter.
6. Demonstrated leadership ability and strong analytical and planning skills.
7. Ability to defuse and negotiate employee/supervisor problems and grievances.
8. Able to develop training and in-service programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in human resource management, Business Administration, or related field required. A minimum of five years experience, preferably with two years in a healthcare environment.

It is mandatory that all employees, employed providers and volunteers are vaccinated. All hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination prior to their orientation. This is a mandatory requirement for Progressive Community Health Centers. The purpose is to minimize exposure to and transmission of the influenza virus in the workplace by providing occupational protection to employees and thereby preventing exposure to members of the community, which we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Progressive Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, disability, arrest and/or conviction record, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.