Director - Human Resources (Behavioral Health Hospital)

UHS • $100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or related field required
  • 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, with 2+ years in a healthcare setting preferred
  • Supervisory or Director-Level experience required
  • Strong understanding of HR-related Joint Commission Standards
  • Proficient in HR Systems (e.g., iCIMS, Workday, KRONOS, ADP)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of Federal and State employment laws

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall HR generalist support for the facility
  • Recruit for vacant positions and facilitate employee orientations
  • Maintain personnel records and files
  • Facilitate employee benefits enrollment
  • Guide supervisors on employee performance management
  • Respond to unemployment compensation correspondence
  • Organize employee activities and in-services

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings for nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

The Human Resources Director is responsible for providing overall human resources generalist support for the facility, which includes recruiting for vacant positions, facilitating general employee orientations, maintaining all personnel records and files, facilitating employee benefits enrollment, providing guidance and support to supervisors with respect to employee performance management; responding to unemployment compensation correspondence, and organizing all employee activities and in-services. The Human Resources Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer. This position is not a remote position.

BENEFIT AND REWARDS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Pet Insurance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources or related field is required. Current SPHR/PHR certification is highly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Human Resources. A minimum of two years' experience working in Human Resources within a healthcare setting highly preferred. Must have previous Supervisory or Director-Level experience.

Additional Requirements: Prefer candidates with good understanding of HR related Joint Commission Standards and be familiar with the Joint Commission Survey process. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Technically proficient in HR Systems (applicant tracking, HRIS, learning management systems, payroll systems, etc.). Working knowledge of iCIMS, Workday, KRONOS, ADP, payroll processing systems. Strong computer knowledge, in Word and Excel, and ability to prepare HR reports.

Additional Skills:
  • HR Certification (through HRCI or SHRM) preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and an understanding of Federal and State employment laws and regulations related to HR.
  • Working knowledge of administering wage/salary programs, benefits, workers compensation, recruiting/retention plans, training/staff development, and employee relations.
  • Requires leadership, organizational, supervisory and administrative capabilities
  • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of various software, internet-based HR systems and email.
  • Ability to work in a high volume/ high stress environment.

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