DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
About The Position
The Director of Human Resources at El Centro de Corazón leads HR operations for a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving diverse communities. This position is responsible for creating and fostering a stable workplace environment that is high-performing, compliant, and fulfilling to support both clinical and administrative staff. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership - Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align HR strategies with organizational goals. - Foster a culture of employee engagement and satisfaction across all departments. - Serve as a trusted advisor on sensitive employee matters, maintaining objectivity and confidentiality. Recruitment & Retention - Lead recruitment efforts for clinical and non-clinical roles, including collaboration with staffing agencies. - Develop onboarding and orientation programs tailored to FQHC operations. - Implement retention strategies that support long-term employee satisfaction and growth. Benefits & Compensation - Administer employee benefits, including annual renewals, retirement plans and open enrollment. - Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with wage and labor laws, and alignment with federal grant requirements - Conduct market analysis and maintain salary structures aligned with FQHC benchmarks. Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure compliance with HR-related regulations including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and credentialing requirements. - Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook. - Oversee Workers Compensation claims and leave management. -Actively participates in mitigating enterprise risk in employee/employment relations. Training & Development - Coordinate staff training programs, including compliance and leadership development. - Support continuing education and credentialing for licensed and/or certified staff. HR Operations - Supervise the HR team and oversee daily operations. - Maintain accurate job descriptions and personnel records. - Monitor and report on HR metrics and trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, especially in the areas of conflict resolution and building high-performing teams.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred
- Experience in a healthcare or FQHC setting strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
- Foster a culture of employee engagement and satisfaction across all departments.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on sensitive employee matters, maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
- Lead recruitment efforts for clinical and non-clinical roles, including collaboration with staffing agencies.
- Develop onboarding and orientation programs tailored to FQHC operations.
- Implement retention strategies that support long-term employee satisfaction and growth.
- Administer employee benefits, including annual renewals, retirement plans and open enrollment.
- Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with wage and labor laws, and alignment with federal grant requirements
- Conduct market analysis and maintain salary structures aligned with FQHC benchmarks.
- Ensure compliance with HR-related regulations including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and credentialing requirements.
- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook.
- Oversee Workers Compensation claims and leave management.
- Actively participates in mitigating enterprise risk in employee/employment relations.
- Coordinate staff training programs, including compliance and leadership development.
- Support continuing education and credentialing for licensed and/or certified staff.
- Supervise the HR team and oversee daily operations.
- Maintain accurate job descriptions and personnel records.
- Monitor and report on HR metrics and trends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
