Director Human Resources

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Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the management of the Human Resources Department and staff. Develop, coordinate and administer human resource programs, policies and procedures which impact the organization.  The employee is a strong leader and excellent ambassador for UMC in creating the brand as the employer of choice.


Reports to: Executive Vice President, Operations


Job Specific responsibilities:

     •    Works with the SVPHR to build a department that provides value-added support and services to the organization. Executes human resources strategies focused on workforce planning by integrating talent management and other benefits to attract and retain a high-quality, engaged, and diverse workforce. Workforce planning also includes partnering with leaders to forecast workforce requirements that are facing a rapidly transforming healthcare environment.
     •    Responsible for directing talent/recruitment acquisition, staffing, on-boarding, employee orientation, compensation, benefits, recognition programs, training and development/leadership development, records management, safety and health, workers’ compensation, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO/ compliance, HRIS/ERP, and other HR services.
     •    Research and document the effectiveness of various recruitment approaches and implement changes in programs to continually improve the employment services. Participate in review of personnel policies and procedures.
     •    Manages a team of engaging HR employees by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, mentoring, counseling, disciplining, and retaining a competent staff who optimize human resources processes and fosters a healthy work environment
     •    Develop and implement departmental strategies based on information collected from identified and researched human resource concerns/issues and established benchmark data regarding HR services/functions. Strategies should focus on areas like staff accountabilities, talent/recruitment acquisition, staffing, on-boarding, employee orientation, compensation, benefits, recognition programs, training, and development/leadership development, records 
management, safety and health, workers’ compensation, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO/ compliance, and other HR services and policies; Ensure the strategic plan for human resources is implemented and maintained according to the HR’s and hospital’s mission and vision.
     •    Advise Human Resources staff on employee relation issues. Provide consulting services and technical expertise and training in the development of Human Resources Policy and Procedures.
     • Works with SVPHR to manage human resource financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
     • Serves as an advisor and HR expert consultant to management and employees on hospital, federal, states and local laws, policy and procedures, methods, and guidelines; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to the requirements in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior, and recommend policy changes when needed. 
Works with legal, consultants, governmental agencies, and others regarding HR matters.
     • Direct the development and, as appropriate, the implementation and administration of programs and services designed to ensure the most effective utilization of Human Resources as well as accurately forecasting the manpower requirements. Provide those methods necessary to ensure those projections are met.
     • Maintains professional competence by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations: Uses these resources to ensure that HR and the hospital meet regulatory requirements especially DNV. 
     • Identify training needs and develop training programs for all levels of employee positions to enhance employee skills and career growth through questionnaires, participation in management meetings and discussions with key individuals.
     • Partners with SVPHR to promote performance excellence and to ensure human resources programs, services, and processes align with H