UAII Human Resources Director (Partner Search)

Reports to (title):

COO

Supervises:

HR Coordinator, HR Assistant

Classification:

Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Director must proactively manage and integrate; HRIS, Open Enrollment, Benefit Administration, Employee Relations, Staffing, Compensation, and update the HR Policy & Procedure Manual. The Human Resources Director is responsible for serving as a liaison between employees and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the entire recruitment process ensuring that appropriate selection criteria are established and consistent for each open position
• Reviews background checks, DMV records and periodically verifies credentialing for health workers
• Oversees new hire orientation, ensures completion of all introductory paperwork, and the explanation of policies and procedures; ensures a comfortable transition for new employees
• Maintains and reviews of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for accuracy
• Oversees preparation of data and personnel files for annual audit/review
• Interacts with auditors and regulatory agencies, ensuring contract compliance
• Advises management and employees on the interpretation of HR policies, programs, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
• Organizes and implements organization-wide training programs
• Analyzes HR functions, policies, forms, and processes to continually improve the HR Department
• Takes the lead in designating and determining leaves of absence for employees in a timely manner in accordance with CA law
• Administers employee benefit plans on the local level based on eligibility, company policy, and as defined by client contracts
• Analyzes and provides advice to supervisors and directors on methods and approaches to resolve employee work problems, and conducts employee investigations, counseling and disciplinary procedures
• Serves as a liaison on Human Resources initiatives and issues including Employee Relations, Retention, Compensation & Benefits, and Equal Employment Opportunities
• Organizes and updates position descriptions for entire organization
• Provides support and guidance to the HR Department when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise
• Oversees the management Human Resources personnel files
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client and personnel information
• Adheres to agency policies and advance the goals in a manner that embodies the agency's philosophy
• Applies change management techniques to ease the transition of changes in the work environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills essential
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations in the areas of wage and hour laws, employment law, and workers' compensation, specific to California
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience.
• Five (5) or more year's progressively responsible Human Resources experiences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• One year of experience in the recruitment of healthcare professionals

Certifications:

• Possess ongoing affiliations and attend trainings for continual Human Resource Management

Confidentiality:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPAA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and policies and procedures
• This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization
• Proficient in English
• Communicate and deal effectively with people in a professional and courteous manner
• Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of judgment, accept supervision, and exercise a high level of accuracy and organization
• Ability to conduct meetings and presentations
• Sensitivity to other cultures, particularly to the community the organization serves

Technology Skills:

• Demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated skills using HRIS and reporting programs and software

Other:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, California Employment Laws
• Available and willing to travel as needed
• Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed

POSITION PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or other related field, preferred
• PHRca certification or SHRM California Law HR Specialty Credential
• Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)
• Experience working with the American Indian community