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Senior Director of People & Culture - Healthcare

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Nov 2024

About the role

Northwest Kidney Centers is hiring a Senior Director of People & Culture. This full-time, hybrid opportunity, will be based in our Burien administrative location. Purpose: The Senior Director of People & Culture will support the development and execution of HR initiatives that align with the overall business goals of Northwest Kidney Centers (NKC). This role will focus on enhancing employee engagement, fostering a culture of equity and inclusion, and driving HR programs across the employee lifecycle. The Senior Director will partner with senior leaders to support an engaging, high-performance culture and develop key HR policies and practices. This position will report into the Compliance & People Officer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead HR Programs and Initiatives: Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies and programs, ensuring they align with NKC's mission and culture.
Employee Engagement and Relations: Assess and support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, with particular attention to high-turnover positions. Develop strategies for improving working relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
Talent Management and Development: Support talent management initiatives, including performance management and employee development programs. Partner with leaders to build a pipeline of talent to meet current and future organizational needs.
Employee Relations and Investigations: Lead the team in handling employee relations issues and manage investigations to ensure fair, consistent, and thorough resolution of issues.
HR Operations Management: Oversee HR operations, including the administration of employee lifecycle programs. Ensure HR policies are communicated effectively and remain compliant with legal and regulatory standards.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by collaborating with leadership to develop and implement inclusive policies and practices.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Assist in the development of strategies for attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent, ensuring that the organization is staffed to meet its goals.
Performance Metrics: Track and report on key HR metrics to inform strategy and demonstrate the impact of HR initiatives. Ensure alignment of HR metrics with organizational goals and objectives.
Collaboration and Communication: Build and maintain collaborative relationships across departments. Foster open communication to ensure alignment on HR practices and promote a positive organizational culture.
Compliance: Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure organizational compliance and support in meeting regulatory requirements.

SENIOR DIRECTOR KEY LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

Relationship Building: Demonstrates the ability to forge high-impact relationships with key stakeholders, executives, and external partners. Skilled in navigating complex, multi-level organizational dynamics to build strategic alliances that drive business success.
Emotional Intelligence: Models high emotional intelligence, using self-awareness and empathy to influence and inspire at all levels. Actively promotes a culture of emotional intelligence across teams, fostering resilience and a positive work environment.
Leadership Development and Succession Planning: Focuses on team development and also ensures leadership pipeline growth by mentoring high potential talent and preparing the organization for future leadership needs. Drives collaboration between senior leadership teams to enhance cross-functional success.
Strategic Change Leadership: Leads large-scale organizational change with foresight and precision. Develops long-term change strategies that align with organizational objectives and ensures that teams are prepared to navigate evolving business landscapes with agility.
Visionary Strategic Planning: Sets a forward-looking strategic direction for the organization, aligning departmental goals with overall business objectives. Demonstrates expertise in business growth, market expansion, and risk management, ensuring sustained organizational competitiveness.
Executive Communication and Influence: Excels in high-level communication, tailoring messages for diverse audiences, including the executive team, board members, and external stakeholders. Uses influence and negotiation skills to drive decisions and achieve alignment on key business initiatives.
Enterprise Accountability and Decision-Making: Holds senior leadership teams accountabl