Director, Human Resources

UHSPanama City, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at their 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL, and outpatient services at four centers throughout the Florida Panhandle. They also offer specialized treatment for active-duty military members through their Military Resiliency Program, chemical dependency treatment, and TMS therapy. The Human Resources Director is responsible for executing HR activities across all functional areas (recruitment, employee relations, compensation, compliance, etc.) and serves as a professional resource for facility management. This position is a strategic partner and key member of hospital leadership and may serve as Administrator On-Call (AOC) as assigned, including rounding on patient units and throughout the facility. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, a Fortune 500 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, with 99,000 employees operating 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient facilities across 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in field required.
  • Five (5) years’ related experience required.
  • Previous Management experience Required.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local HR/employment laws and regulations.
  • Compliance with administrative agencies.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Successful completion of a Level II background Screening.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Healthcare/Hospital experience preferred.
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-CP Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for full cycle recruitment: research positions, full understanding of the Facility’s staffing needs, sourcing for candidates, leveraging the ATS, interviewing, selection, negotiating employment offers, assisting with new employee orientation, etc.
  • Implements and maintains proactive recruitment and retention strategies.
  • Maintains and collaborates with management on position control in accordance with Facility budget.
  • Knowledgeable of the HRIS systems and data input requirements and report writing.
  • Implements and directs engagement and retention programs including the onboarding program for the Behavioral Health facilities.
  • Oversees employee engagement activities.
  • Ensure overall compliance of the Human Resources Department to include proper maintenance of HR files and records, proper hiring and employment practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitors compensation planning program and wage and hour compliance.
  • Responds to insurance and unemployment compensation correspondence and employment verifications.
  • Complies with and administers the absence management process (e.g., FMLA, LOA, etc.).
  • Conducts internal investigations and makes appropriate recommendations as needed.
  • Advises with Facility management and consults with Corporate HR Operations on sensitive corrective actions, PI Plans, terminations, position restructures, reductions-in-force and other performance issues.
  • May serve as Administrator On-Call (AOC) as assigned, to include completing rounding on patient units and throughout the facility.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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