Piedmont Healthcare

Executive Director - Human Resources

Piedmont Healthcare$120K — $150K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field required.
  • Master's degree in a related field preferred.
  • 7 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including 3 years in a management role required.
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
  • SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Oversee core HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
  • Advise senior leadership on HR policies and workforce trends.
  • Manage employee engagement and performance management systems.
  • Lead initiatives on organizational development and succession planning.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws at all levels of government.
  • Directly collaborate with cross-functional leadership to align HR efforts with operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and education support.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness resources.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Executive Director for Human Resources is responsible for advancing the mission, vision, and values of Piedmont's talent initiatives and workforce. As a key member of the hospital executive team, this leader will advise and set strategic direction to impact business objectives related to human capital, ensuring a strong culture that promotes, attracts, and retains talent. The executive director will drive, execute, and shape people-centered functions to cultivate a positive employee lifecycle and experience through innovative and effective solutions. With expertise and a proven track record, the executive director will play a critical role in guiding and overseeing all of hospital's HR strategies that drive continuous growth and operational excellence. In doing so, the executive director will align entity business and talent priorities to influence employees' abilities to thrive and provide top care to Piedmont patients

What you will do
  • Develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives and organizational effectiveness
  • Oversee the execution of HR functions for the assigned entity including recruitment, total rewards, employee relations, compliance, and other related human resource activities
  • Advise senior leadership on HR policies, legal requirements, and workforce trends
  • Oversee employee engagement, retention, and performance management systems
  • Lead organizational development initiatives including succession planning and leadership training
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Manage HR budgets and resource allocation
  • Directly collaborate with HR executive team, cross-functional entity leadership, and HR Centers of Excellence to align HR with operational goals
  • Represent HR in executive and entity meetings with ability to present confidently on subject matters
  • Leverage workforce analytics and predictive insights to inform strategic decision-making and workforce optimization
  • Lead high-performing HR team in delivering efficient services and solutions to support every stage of employee lifecycle
  • Guide organizational design and change management efforts that enable integration and collaboration across departments
  • Serve as trusted thought partner to CEO, executive team, and executive HR leadership
  • Local travel as appropriate to implement strategic initiatives


Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business administration, healthcare administration, or a closely related field Required
  • Master's degree in human resources, business administration, healthcare administration, or a closely related field Preferred
Work Experience
  • 7 years of experience progressively responsible professional work experience in Human Resources including 3 years of management experience. Required
Licenses and Certifications
  • None Required
  • PHR or SHRM-CP Preferred
  • SPHR or SHRM-SCP Preferred
  • DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Local travel as appropriate to implement strategic initiatives Preferred


Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate

About Piedmont Healthcare

Piedmont Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and clinics in Georgia. The organization was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Piedmont Healthcare offers a wide range of services including primary care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, and more. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and has won numerous awards for its patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Piedmont Healthcare is also committed to giving back to the community and supports a number of charitable organizations.
Learn more about Piedmont Healthcare
Size
23,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1905

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