Covenant Health

DIR HUMAN RESOURCES

Covenant Health$110K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master's preferred in Business, Organizational Development, or Healthcare Administration.
  • 8+ years of HR experience in a large, matrixed environment; leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong business acumen with strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders and executives.
  • Excellent consulting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Coach and develop HR Business Partners and HR Coordinators for high-quality HR service delivery.
  • Lead employee relations matters and provide guidance on team dynamics and performance management.
  • Drive leadership development and succession planning initiatives for high-potential employees.
  • Lead change management efforts by facilitating communication and stakeholder alignment.
  • Ensure HR compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards, including preparation for regulatory reviews.
  • Analyze workforce metrics to inform decision-making and guide organizational improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement initiatives to promote a supportive work culture.
  • Participation in quality improvement programs.
Full Job Description
Overview

 

Director of Human Resources

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

 

Position Summary:

The HR Director serves as the strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals.  This role is a senior HR leader for large or complex hospitals or lines of business, championing a culture rooted in the organization’s values, fostering an environment of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.  The HR Director drives initiatives that enhance employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and operational excellence while providing expert consultation on employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness across all people processes.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with leaders to understand business objectives and translate them into HR strategies, serving as a primary HR advisor to hospital or business line leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop HR Business Partners and HR Coordinators to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of HR services, build capability across the HR team, and drive alignment with organizational priorities, culture, and leadership expectations.
  • Lead complex employee relations matters and investigations, providing expert coaching and guidance to leaders on team dynamics, performance management, and effective resolution of employee relations issues.
  • Drive leadership development and succession planning by partnering with leaders to assess talent, develop high-potential employees, and implement succession strategies that strengthen leadership capability and ensure readiness for critical roles.
  • Provide leadership for change management initiatives by driving effective communication, promoting adoption, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring measurable, sustained organizational outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards, proactively leading efforts to maintain continuous HR survey readiness and coordinating preparation, documentation, and follow-up activities for Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory agency reviews.
  • Analyze workforce metrics and leverage data storytelling to inform leadership decision-making, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and guide targeted interventions that drive cultural, behavioral, and organizational improvement.
  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to support core HR processes including performance management, compensation planning and processes, leave of absence administration, talent acquisition
  • Promote a culture, engagement, and retention through leadership coaching and employee experience initiatives.
  • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Education:                      

Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related field.  Master degree preferred in Business, Organizational Development, or Healthcare Administration.

 

Minimum Experience:                     

8+ years HR experience, preferably in a large, matrixed environment. Leadership experience preferred. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking expertise. Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders and/or executives. Excellent consulting and analytical skills

 

Licensure Requirement:                  

None

About Covenant Health

Covenant Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system providing comprehensive, community-wide health services in East Tennessee. It is the largest employer in the region with more than 10,000 dedicated employees working to improve the health of the communities they serve. Covenant Health operates nine acute-care hospitals, numerous outpatient facilities, and physician clinics serving communities throughout East Tennessee. The health system also includes specialty providers of behavioral, oncology, and rehabilitation services, along with home care, physician practices, and community outreach programs. Covenant Health is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time, and to making its communities healthier places to live.
Learn more about Covenant Health
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2 billion

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