Director Dignity and Unity — Roper Medical Office Building

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Dignity and Unity (D&U) leads the development of effective strategies to create and sustain an inclusive culture and welcoming environment at Roper Saint Francis Hospital (RSFH) that supports equitable practices across the health system. This role involves creating and implementing strategic action plans, ensuring an inclusive workforce in collaboration with various departments, providing leadership for training and practices, and partnering with ministry leaders to advance system-wide inclusion strategies. The Director will also assist in integrating Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) inclusive commitments, ensure decisions are based on inherent dignity and meritocratic principles, analyze D&U XP Survey metrics, and represent RSFH in the community.

Requirements

• 4 year/Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business or Related Field (required)
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in inclusive leadership, belonging, and organizational culture, with at least 2 years in a director-level role.
• Proven experience developing and implementing system wide initiatives with cross functional partners
• Experience partnering with clinical departments to embed inclusive practices into care delivery.
• Demonstrated experience building inclusion, belonging, and cultural competency training programs for staff and clinicians
• Experience developing strategic action plans from climate surveys, focus groups, and organizational needs assessments
• Familiarity with workforce representation initiatives within healthcare operations
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership and HR
• Experience facilitating meaningful conversations on belonging, access, and organizational culture with varied stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations

Nice To Haves

• MBA or related Masters degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic action plans for RSFH that align with System D&U strategies to support the mission, vision, and values through facilitating a positive organizational culture that promotes dignity and unity.
• In collaboration with Workforce Management, Executive Talent Acquisition, and Operational Talent Acquisition, ensure an inclusive RSFH workforce.
• Provide leadership and partner with ministry leaders to create and scale appropriate training and practices throughout RSFH to increase D&U competencies and the modeling of behaviors that support values.
• In collaboration with the System Director D&U, partner and support Leadership Councils and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to advance system-wide inclusion strategies and foster community and belonging among associates.
• Assist in integration of Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) inclusive commitments across RSFH and throughout the organization.
• Ensure all decisions regarding people are based on the inherent dignity of all persons, meritocratic principles, and the common good.
• Analyze D& U XP Survey metrics and develop strategic action plans to address areas of opportunity and assist in the training and education of Leaders and teammates based on system-wide initiatives.
• Influence decisions through the development of consensus building communications and represent RSFH in the community, supporting outreach efforts, dignity and unity programs, and community/organizational events, as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director