Director, Human Resources - Human Resources - Days - FT

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 Human Resource Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition departments, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with 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 and acquisition, employee engagement and culture, performance management, leadership communication, and change management. The Director leads the development and execution of recruitment, retention, and other human resources initiatives aligned with organizational strategic goals. The position also advises leaders and employees on HR policies, guidelines, programs, and practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

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, including experience delivering strategies and solutions to drive change.
At least five years of demonstrated leadership experience, emphasizing 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 to the changing healthcare environment.
Strong negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with leadership at all organizational levels.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize multiple tasks while delivering on commitments.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate expert knowledge and leadership in human resources principles, practices, and processes, staying current with business practices and industry trends.
Monitor organizational compliance with recommended best practices and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Partner with leaders and the HR Business Partner team to streamline and standardize processes, drive performance management outcomes, optimize staff productivity, and support business goals.
Collaborate with the human resources leadership team to plan, design, and implement initiatives that promote innovation, optimization, 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 human resources department, organization, or other areas as requested; develop talent and HR partnership strategies informed by the health system’s mission, direction, activities, goals, and priorities.
Advise leadership on employee relations, regulatory compliance, change management, performance management, and workforce planning.
Build collaborative relationships throughout the organization and recommend HR best practices, approaches, policies, and procedures to improve business objectives.
Counsel leaders on federal, state, and local EEO and other personnel laws, promoting consistent interpretation and application of laws, policies, procedures, and precedence.
Collaborate with leadership to understand organizational goals and strategy related to talent acquisition and retention, supporting current and long-range goals.
Provide strategic guidance to leaders on solutions for employee relations issues, trends, and patterns.
Partner with stakeholders on workforce planning, including staffing, quality of hires, and workforce optimization, ensuring staffing levels provide the skills and capabilities needed to achieve business goals.
Lead and direct the HR partnership model within assigned areas; use consulting skills and change management techniques to elevate leadership competency.
Provide leadership in organizational problem-solving while maintaining a culture of trust, accountability, and transparent information.
Provide leadership and management oversight of staff and resources in assigned areas.
Lead a team of HR professionals focused on credibility and responsiveness as an internal consulting group.
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 development practices and technology tools; coach and mentor staff and lead team improvement.
Ensure employment practices comply with state and federal laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
Lead by example, maintain expertise in functional areas, model positive team-based behaviors, and pursue ongoing professional growth.