Human Resources Director

SUMMARY:

Responsible for developing and implementing the Hospital’s human resources/employee services programs. Administers the daily operations of the department including employment programs, benefits programs, employee relations, compensation, human resources information systems, payroll, labor relations and union contract administration, non-clinical training programs and the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Administers the EEO programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• HRD oversees hospital recruitment and retention, ensuring appropriate staffing.
• Serves as a resource to department managers and coordinates the overall education program for all staff.
• Monitors employee health, manages workers' compensation, and assists with benefits administration.
• Acts as a liaison between Home Office HR and the hospital, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supports a mission-driven environment, holding staff accountable for performance and motivating improvement.
• Responsible for overseeing all HR office operations and developing department philosophy, goals, programs, and objectives.
• Plans, coordinates, and administers policies for all phases of hospital HR activities.
• Initiates and recommends policies to achieve hospital objectives and ensure personnel stability.
• Administers the EEO Program, represents the hospital in external complaints, and manages union contracts.
• Applies regulations, policies, and procedures to daily employee situations.
• Oversees activities related to benefits, recruitment, retention, worker's compensation, staffing, and wages.
• Ensures hospital compliance with regulatory agencies and state/federal standards.
• Coordinates surveys on turnover, wages, benefits, morale, and other HR considerations.
• Directs preparation of non-clinical training materials and human resources information systems.
• Directs quality assurance activities for HR Joint Commission standards compliance.
• Maintains records for administrative and regulatory purposes, including new employee orientation.
• Coaches/counsels departmental managers on procedural and contractual issues.
• Conducts investigations of internal complaints.
• Attends meetings and participates in assigned committees.
• Manages and monitors Workers' Compensation claims and costs.
• Investigates employee accident claims and provides follow-up intervention as needed.
• Directs case management of hospital employees for work-related injuries.
• Manages light-duty assignments, return-to-work programs, etc.
• Works with the management team to identify training opportunities and areas for development.
• Develops and reports data for various committees (Board, Quality Council, Safety, etc.).
• Acts as a Senior Leader to help create a mission-aligned environment and culture.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes mandatory training and courses by the required completion date.

SUPERVISION:

Reports to the COO and CEO. Directly supervises Human Resources support staff.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or Business Administration required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of increasingly responsible supervisory and managerial experience required.
• Experience as Manager or Assistant Director, Human Resources level preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in labor-management relations and a working knowledge of legal requirements/implications in the area of human resources is required.
• Frequent contact with all levels of management and staff with special emphasis on union matters and policy interpretation.
• Interacts with regulatory agencies, community agencies professional associations and the general public regarding Hospital concerns in all matter relating to the area of Human Resources.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, with manifested strong verbal and written skills at all levels of the organization.
• : SPHR, HRS, HRBP.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Long periods of sitting, standing and walking.

2. Works in a well-lighted, well-ventilated environment.

3. Office equipment necessary to perform specific tasks/duties.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person