Director of Workplace, Compliance and Privacy Investigations

Elara Caring • Dallas, OH

30d

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Director of Workplace Compliance and Privacy Investigations. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Director of Workplace Compliance and Privacy Investigations with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR; or five (5) years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant hands-on experience in a human resource generalist role or another related field with three (3) of those years of experience employee relations investigations or compliance roles.
• Three (3) years of leadership experience required.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the State.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift at least 25lbs
• Travel up to 30% may be required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Home Health or Hospice services environment preferred
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Legal team
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with administrators, regulators, and other leaders to ensure effective governance, alignment, and execution of high risk investigations
• Provide expertise and oversee internal investigations assigned by the SVP Investigations & Privacy Officer involving: Employee relations and employment matters, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, accommodation issues, and wrongful termination claims Workplace conduct, including disruptive behavior, bullying, violence, and code of conduct violations Labor and union-related investigations, where applicable Compliance and ethics violations Fraud, waste, and abuse allegations HIPAA and other healthcare privacy incidents
• Lead, mentor, and develop investigation teams establishing expectations for investigative quality, consistency, documentation and confidentiality
• Design and deliver training for leaders, HR partners and employees on reporting obligations, non-retaliation, investigative processes and compliance expectations
• Prepare and present executive level reports on investigation outcomes, trends, and compliance metrics to both internal and external stakeholders
• Creates, implements, and maintains necessary policies, procedures, and processes related to investigations
• Proactively identify emerging trends and systemic risks in employee relations that may affect culture, safety or regulatory compliance and recommend actionable improvements
• Analyze employee relations data to identify systemic issues, root causes, and recommend improvements to executive leadership
• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned

Benefits

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director