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Director, Human Resources

Sarasota Memorial Health
Sarasota, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2027
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Human Resources
Job Summary

🚨 Now Hiring: Director, Human Resources

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to join our leadership team in Sarasota.

This leadership role will plan, develop, and direct Human Resources operations, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals while fostering a culture of engagement, collaboration, and excellence. The Director will oversee key HR functions including employee relations, compensation, HRIS, regulatory compliance, and workforce strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and direct HR department initiatives and operations
• Partner with executive and operational leaders on workforce strategy
• Oversee HR specialty functions including compensation, HRIS, regulatory compliance, and employee relations
• Support organizational culture, change management, and leadership development

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in HR leadership
• Experience leading multiple HR specialty areas such as compensation, HRIS, or employee relations
• Healthcare HR leadership experience preferred

At Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, you’ll join one of Florida’s largest public health systems, serving the community with more than 11,000 team members across hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician practices.

📍 Location: Sarasota, Florida

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Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.

 

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America.  In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact.  Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

 

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10!   Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals.  Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

* Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety

* Straight "A's" for Patient Safety

* SMH is also listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” for 2021-2022; the only hospital in the region to make the list.

* One of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital

* Listed among U.S. News' 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services and Specialized Urology Care, 2022 - 2023

* Forbes' Best Employers for Women

* Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, 2019-2022

The benefits of being the best:

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

 

Total Rewards Package

  • Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
  • Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Free Parking
  • On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
  • Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
  • Direct Deposit
  • Free Wellness Screening
  • Free confidential counseling services
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Recognition Programs
  • Referral Programs
  • Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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