Human Resources Director

The Human Resources Director for Southeast Colorado Hospital District in Springfield, CO will follow the direction of the Administrator/CEO. The Human Resources Director is accountable for the functional implementation and maintenance of the Human Resources Policies & Procedures program. Develops and administers a comprehensive range of human resources programs, including employee orientation, wage & salary administration, and benefits. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, including EEOC. Counsels staff employees and management in Human Resources area. This position is also responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the H/R Department, maintains and administers the performance evaluations, employee recruitment and retention, benefits management, management of Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment claims. This position directly supervises the Payroll Clerk.

Responsibility

• Ensure proper and consistent application of all aspects of the plan and ensure continuation of the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicate with employees regarding addition of or modification of policies, procedures, benefits, etc.
• Review and approve all job descriptions prepared for newly created or proposed positions prior to the positions being filled.
• Ensure that all positions are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt in accordance with FSLA regulations.
• Oversee management of compensation plans including providing advice and counsel with regards to starting salaries for new positions, maintaining and equitable wage structure.
• Responsible for all aspects of recruitment, screening and placement of staff and maintenance of all personnel records, changes, and requirements.
• Develops and administers employee orientation and benefits programs.
• Counsels staff employees and management in Human Resources area.
• This position is also responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the H/R Department, maintains and administers the performance evaluations, employee recruitment and retention and benefits management.
• Provides consultative direction on best HR practices in specific situations, and coordinates and facilitates timely responses to customer’s needs.
• Provide employee relations support to employees/managers on an as needed basis with regard to issues of legal compliance (i.e., hiring, terminations, discipline, investigations, etc.).
• Manages and provides representation for unemployment claims and workers compensation program.
• Manages FMLA, Leaves of Absence and Extended Illness Bank Program requests. Manages COBRA timely.
• Participates in Safety Committee, QAPI and compliance program.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, orientating; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develops and conducts staff meetings as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess the ability to function efficiently by working independently, in group settings and collaborating with various level of leadership.
• Requires high level of integrity and detail oriented.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of Human Resources operations.
• Requires the use of discretion and judgment in both internal and external contacts, with ability to deal effectively with staff.
• Must possess mature judgement and skill in dealing with employees and public while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality with information obtained in the performance of duties.
• Ability to follow all company policies, state, federal and stay within compliance of all SECHD requirements.
• Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things. Able to work with people, maintain a pleasant disposition, with good presentation both in person and on the phone.
• Oral Communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings. Communicate in a timely manner to our home health’s customers. Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Written Communication – the induvial edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. Must be able to write and read in English.
• Planning / Organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activ