Human Resources Director

The Human Resources Director (HRD) is a Senior Leader that plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of Human Resources management in such a manner as to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees, compliance with all company policies and legal aspects of employee/employer relationships. In addition, the HRD directs hospital recruitment and retention program to ensure availability of appropriate staffing resources, serving as a resource to department managers and other employees; coordinates the overall education program for all staff in conjunction with the Education Coordinator/Employee Health Nurse; monitors employee health activities and workers' compensation management; assists with benefits administration; acts as liaison between Home Office Human Resources department and the hospital; and ensures appropriate documentation and record-keeping for regulatory compliance.
The Human Resources Director supports an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals; conveying the hospital mission to all staff; holding staff accountable for performance; motivating staff to improve performance and be responsible for the operation of the department; and measuring, assessing, and continuously improving the department's performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations when setting and applying policies and procedures.
• Applies appropriate regulations, policies, and procedures to daily employee situations that arise.
• Is responsible for oversight of all HR office operations.
• Oversees activity pertaining to benefits, recruitment, retention, worker's compensation, staffing and wages, and employee relations.
• Ensures that the hospital is compliant with The Joint Commission, and state and federal standards.
• Manages and monitors Workers' Compensation claims and costs.
• Investigates all employee accident claims and provides follow-up intervention as needed, in accordance with hospital/company policy and workers' compensation laws.
• Directs case management of hospital employees for work-related injuries.
• Manages light duty assignments, return to work program, etc.
• Manages and monitors workers' compensation claims and costs.
• Acts as a liaison between Home Office Human Resources department and Hospital Management.
• Works with the management team to identify training opportunities and areas for development.
• Develops and reports on data for various committees (Board, Quality Council, Safety, etc.).
• Serves as a resource to department managers and other employees.
• Acts as a Senior Leader that is responsible to help create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.
License or Certification:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and/or SPHR certification preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Personnel Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, or related field required. Experience may substitute for four-year degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of three to five years of Human Resources Management experience, preferably in healthcare.