What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIR - HUMAN RESOURCES position at Horizon Health?
Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Human Resources (HR) Director for our BRAND-NEW unit called Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24-bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The Human Resources (HR) Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of human resources operations for Altru. This includes strategic planning, talent acquisition, employee onboarding and off-boarding, orientation, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and organizational development. The role ensures that HR practices align with healthcare regulations and support a compassionate, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner with executive leadership to support workforce planning and organizational development.
- Lead initiatives to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Talent Acquisition & Management
- Recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding and orientation for clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs, succession planning and retention strategies.
- Manage performance evaluation systems and employee development programs.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare regulations.
- Mediate employee disputes and manage disciplinary actions.
- Maintain and update HR policies and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
- Design competitive compensation and benefits packages based on market data.
- Administer employee benefits programs and wellness initiatives.
- Monitor and manage the HR budget.
Training & Development
- Lead training programs focused on leadership development, compliance, and employee engagement.
- Promote continuous learning and professional growth across the organization.
HR Operations
- Oversee HRIS systems and maintain accurate employee records.
- Analyze HR metrics and report findings to senior leadership.
- Ensure data privacy and security in all HR processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!
About Grand Forks, ND
About Universal Health Services
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
- PHR or SPHR preferred.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP preferred.
- At least 8-10 years of related experience
- Eight plus years of progressive HR experience with at least three years in a leadership role
- Experience in healthcare or hospital settings is strongly preferred
- Strong experience in employee relations and employment claims
- Substantial experience in creating policies and procedures
- Experience with all aspects of the employee employment cycle
- Ability to lead change and manage complex projects
- Strong knowledge of healthcare, HR compliance and labor laws
- Experience with various HRIS, LMS and ATS Systems
EOE
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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