Director, Human Resources - Human Resources - Days

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

About The Position

The Director, Human Resources plans, leads, directs, develops, and coordinates the policies, activities, and staff of the HR Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition departments. The role ensures legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy. As a member of the human resources leadership team, the Director provides strategic consultation, direction, and coordination for retention strategies, talent management, talent acquisition, employee engagement and culture, performance management, leadership communication, and change management. The Director develops and executes recruitment and retention strategies and HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals. The role also advises leaders and employees on HR policies, guidelines, programs, and practices, supporting consistent interpretation and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position leads HR professionals, manages resources in assigned areas, and supports leadership competency, employee relations, workforce planning, and operational improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Ten years of progressive human resources experience in employee relations or talent acquisition.
Experience delivering strategies and solutions to drive change.
At least five years of demonstrated leadership experience, with an emphasis on customer service and operational excellence.
Strong strategic planning, analytics, and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams.
Excellent communication skills to promote understanding and collaboration among employees, medical staff, and other stakeholders.
Change-agent skills to promote adaptation in a changing healthcare environment.
Strong negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with leaders at all levels.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while delivering on commitments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain expert knowledge and leadership in human resources principles, practices, and processes, staying current with business practices and industry trends.
Monitor organizational compliance with best practices and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review and modify policies and practices as needed.
Partner with organizational leaders and the HR Business Partner team to streamline and align processes, improve performance management outcomes, optimize staff productivity, and support business goals.
Collaborate with the HR leadership team to plan, design, and implement initiatives that support innovation, process improvement, employee engagement, and retention.
Develop and execute recruitment processes, procedures, and programs; address recruitment challenges, implement sourcing strategies, and partner with Marketing on employment branding and social media strategies.
Promote and maintain equal employment opportunity, diversity, and competitive advantage in support of the company’s diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
Research and analyze trends; review and audit reports and metrics to evaluate HR initiatives; oversee ongoing audits, reports, and metrics for areas of responsibility.
Participate in strategic planning, financial planning, and change management for the HR department, organization, or other areas as requested.
Maintain an understanding of the health system’s mission, direction, and activities to develop talent and HR partnership strategies aligned with goals and priorities.
Advise leadership on employee relations, regulatory compliance, change management, performance management, and workforce planning.
Build collaborative relationships across the organization and recommend HR best practices, approaches, policies, and procedures to improve business outcomes.
Counsel leaders on EEO and other personnel laws, ensuring consistent interpretation and application of laws, policies, procedures, and precedence.
Collaborate with leadership on talent acquisition and retention strategies to meet current and long-range goals.
Provide strategic guidance to leaders addressing employee relations issues, trends, and patterns.
Partner with stakeholders on workforce planning, including staffing, quality of hires, and workforce optimization, to ensure the workforce has appropriate skills and capabilities.
Lead and direct the HR partnership model in assigned areas, using consulting skills and change management techniques to develop leadership competency.
Provide leadership in problem solving while maintaining a culture of trust, accountability, and transparency.
Oversee staff and resources in assigned areas of responsibility.
Lead a team of HR professionals to provide credible and responsive internal consulting.
Lead department management teams toward business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction; promote positive communication, teamwork, and professional collaboration.
Manage and train staff on new practices and technology tools; coach and mentor team members and support their development.
Ensure employment practices comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
Serve as a role model for positive team-based behaviors and maintain expertise through ongoing professional growth and development.