Director, Labor Management - Detroit market

Other Executive • Detroit, MI

135d

About The Position

The Director of Labor Management develops and implements the strategic planning for labor and productivity management for assigned group, sets specific productivity goals to be accomplished, and directs the activities of the assigned Group aimed toward meeting those strategic goals. Identifies productivity opportunities and communicates recommended solutions appropriately with facility and group leaders. Follows company standard processes and utilizes standard tools to ensure consistency across the company. Collaborates with facility executives and department managers to continually improve productivity results. Participates in annual budget process and implements productivity changes as needed. The position is also responsible for complying with corporate policy and procedures, managing resources, promoting teamwork and maximizing internal and external customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience within healthcare operations required.
• Experience with labor management systems preferred.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Expert in Excel, with Macro skills.
• Familiar with programming languages.
• Proficient in SPSS and Tableau preferred.
• Advanced MS Office user, proficient with Pivot Tables, relational databases and data mining skills.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify productivity opportunities and recommend solutions to facility and group leaders.
• Provide input on the use of LMRS and other systems that capture and report statistical values for labor cost management.
• Continuously monitor productivity performance using recognized tools, benchmarks, and software.
• Serve as a resource for developing and refining productivity standards.
• Maintain infrastructure to ensure accurate and current data in productivity tools (LMRS, Position Control, Volume Forecasting, Staffing Grids, etc.).
• Ensure delivery of consistent, accurate, and timely management reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide training at the department level on LMRS, Position Control, and productivity report interpretation.
• Develop, oversee, and improve daily operations, policies, systems, and procedures to achieve cost reduction and system utilization goals.
• Direct the standardization of operational policies and procedures across the group, where appropriate.
• Oversee the position requisition process.
• Partner with facilities and nursing leadership to identify, quantify, and implement cost-saving initiatives and process efficiencies that enhance patient care and resource utilization.
• Participate in facility and group budget planning.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates on productivity performance across the group.
• Facilitate relationships with other system business owners at Tenet to ensure accurate financial and operational data sourcing.

Benefits

• Full Time position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree