What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of People Services position at Jackson Purchase Medical Center?
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are:
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program
And much more…
Position Summary:
Jackson Purchase Medical Center People Services Director leads the hospital's People Services (HR) function to reduce turnover, increase employee engagement, and promote core values. Partners with leaders to drive recruiting, onboarding, training, employee relations, and policy compliance. Ensures accurate and confidential personnel, education, and medical record management while supporting a positive, open-door culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
How You'll Contribute:
To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Partner with leadership to develop and execute engagement and retention strategies that reduce turnover and reinforce core values.
- Prioritize and manage multiple initiatives; make timely, sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Develop and evaluate recruiting strategies and sources (e.g., ads, job fairs, schools, agencies) to attract qualified candidates.
- Coordinate, orient, and assist in training all new employees; ensure complete and compliant personnel, education, and medical files.
- Serve as primary resource for employee relations; advise managers on performance, conduct, and policy application while fostering an open-door environment.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures and alignment with organizational goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible HR experience.
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, organization/prioritization, written and verbal communication, and stakeholder coaching.
EEOC Statement:
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.