Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, psychology, education, or related field; Master's preferred.
Minimum 7 years of Generalist HR experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
Hospital HR experience is essential.
Thorough understanding of employment law and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA, EEO, Joint Commission Standards).
Proficiency in HRIS, MS Office, and reporting tools.
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead the Human Resources Department in recruitment, orientation, and employee relations.
Prepare and manage the departmental budget effectively.
Consult with department heads on staffing and manpower needs.
Monitor unemployment compensation for legal compliance.
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures as needed.
Ensure the New Hire Orientation Program meets organizational needs.
Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture among employees.
Manage union relationships, including collective bargaining and grievance resolution.
Benefits
Participation in community relations to enhance the hospital's image.
Active involvement in safety programs and committees.
Support for regulatory audits and accreditations, such as Joint Commission.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Director of HR provides strategic and operational leadership over all HR functions within the hospital. This role develops, implements, and monitors HR systems, policies and programs aligned with the hospital's mission, values, and regulatory requirements. This is a key role in shaping a culture of excellence, engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the proper functioning of the Human Resources Department in recruitment and employment, orientation, budget and planning, policies and procedures, wage and salary administration, employee benefits administration, employee relations, records, unemployment/worker's compensation.
Prepares and maintains departmental budget
Consults with department heads concerning staffing and manpower utilization
Monitors and controls unemployment compensation ensuring legal compliance
Identifies need, develops and implements Human Resources Policies and Procedures
Interprets Human Resources Policies & Procedures to department heads and employees
Ensures the New Hire Orientation Program is effective and meets the needs of the organization
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive interaction among department and employees
Ensures appraisal system is effective, fair and equitable
Actively participates in the coordination of employee activities and programs
Assists Department Heads with counseling and disciplinary process ensuring documentation is on file.
Assist departments to maintain job descriptions for all positions in the hospital.
Manage relationships with unions include negotiation collective bargaining agreements, addressing employee grievances and ensuring compliance with labor laws and Hospital policies.
Mediate between management and unions to resolve disagreements, prevent disruptions, and ensure adherence to labor laws and regulations.
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on complex employee issues and relations.
Ensures personnel records are in compliance with state, federal and other regulatory agencies
Support and prepare for regulatory audits and accreditations (e.g., Joint Commission)
Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personnel information in accordance with the Privacy Act as well as Human Resources Policies regarding the release of information
Participants in community relations and presenting a positive image for the hospital.
Actively participates in Safety Programs and Committees
Research, prepares, and attends Unemployment/Workers' Compensation hearings.
