DescriptionDirector of Human Resources
Location: Matawan, NJ
Entity: Alliance Health System
Reports To: Vice President of Human Resources
Responsibilities
HR Business Partnership & Clinic Support
- Serve as the dedicated HR Business Partner to Alliance Orthopedic clinics and the Performance Center, building trusted relationships with Clinic Directors and operational leaders.
- Partner closely with leaders to ensure smooth and effective people operations, including workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, engagement, improving retention, and organizational effectiveness.
- Support clinic leadership in addressing employee concerns, coaching conversations, conflict resolution, and workplace challenges while balancing employee experience and business needs.
- Drive consistency and compliance in HR practices across clinic locations while ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
- Partner with leaders on local people initiatives, including engagement, retention, staffing strategies, recognition, and team effectiveness.
- Lead the local implementation of corporate HR programs and initiatives, ensuring successful adoption at the clinic level (performance management, onboarding, compensation practices, training initiatives, culture programs, etc.).
- Use workforce data, trends, and insights to identify risks, opportunities, and solutions that improve organizational performance and employee experience.
- Support change management efforts and organizational growth initiatives across assigned business areas.
Leadership & Employee Development
- Design and launch an Early Career Development Program focused on onboarding, capability building, mentorship, career readiness, and retention of emerging talent.
- Design and implement a scalable People Manager Development Program that strengthens leadership capability, accountability, communication, coaching effectiveness, and organizational performance across the enterprise.
- Partner with business leaders to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities that support operational excellence and career growth.
- Measure program effectiveness and continuously improve leadership and development initiatives based on feedback and business needs.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, HR policies, and organizational standards.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits, and HR Operations to deliver a seamless employee experience.
- Support investigations, corrective actions, documentation, and employee relations matters as needed.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment in handling sensitive employee matters.
What We're Looking For
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, coach, and build trust across all levels of the organization.
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance employee advocacy with operational priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and partnering with operational leaders.
- Strong project management and change management capabilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and bring structure to evolving processes.
- Highly collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
Education & Experience
- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or Generalist leadership experience.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations, healthcare, clinical, or service-based organizations.
- Strong understanding of employment law, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
- Ability to travel up to 10% to support clinic locations, across central and north New Jersey, and organizational initiatives.
Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Onsite in Matawan (0.5 mile from parkway)
- Monday-Friday
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
