Director of Human Resources

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics•Colfax, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for creating a positive working environment, communicating effectively, operating efficiently and effectively, and applying critical and strategic principles. The Director of Human Resources will develop and lead a strategic recruitment and retention plan, oversee all aspects of human resource operations, support the leadership team, serve as a liaison to college and university partners, manage complex employee relations, lead internal investigations, organize and provide education on HR practices, serve as executive liaison to the employee engagement committee, and develop procedures and audits for accuracy and follow-through.

Requirements

5 years experience in Human Resources Leadership
Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management or Business from an accredited college or university
SPHR or SHRM-CP
Minimum 3 years health care experience

Responsibilities

Creates a Positive Working Environment
Builds and maintains a positive atmosphere in line with organization mission, vision, values and standards of behavior.
Models organizational values and standards of behavior.
Accepts new responsibilities and challenges with a positive attitude.
Facilitates the resolution of difficult interpersonal situations.
Holds staff accountable to organizational policy.
Partners with other leaders to improve inter-department processes.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Leads and/or participates in committees as assigned.
Communicates Effectively
Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other leaders and staff.
Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
Conducts routine meetings with staff and encourages an exchange of information.
Responds to communications in a timely manner.
Operates Efficiently and Effectively
Develops and monitors department budgets.
Manages staff including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluation and following the disciplinary process.
Develops procedures and competencies for direct reports and ensures they are properly trained and educated.
Develops department policy.
Measures and monitors staff productivity.
Identifies and initiates department process improvements.
Procures or requests necessary resources to efficiently provide services.
Mentors and guides potential leaders.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applies Critical and Strategic Principles
Assists in developing strategic objectives to help achieve organization's vision.
Assists in developing and implementing major cost reduction efforts when needed.
Critically analyzes perspectives, alternatives, and potential impact when solving complex strategic and operational issues.
Assists in negotiating contracts to assure provision of services.
Develops and leads strategic recruitment and retention plan.
Leads human resource operations including all aspects of employment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits and payroll.
Supports the leadership team by providing counsel and coaching.
Serves as liaison to college and university partners in education.
Actively participates in the Rural Collaborative Human Resources team meeting and other committees as assigned.
Manages complex employee relations and issues involving corrective action.
Leads internal investigations ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the process and all involved.
Organizes and provides education to leaders on current Human Resources practice and regulation.
Serves as executive liaison to the employee engagement committee.
Develops procedures and audits to ensure exceptionally high degree of accuracy and follow through.