Executive Director of Human Resources

St. Francis Medical Center•Cape Girardeau, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of Human Resources is Saint Francis Healthcare System’s senior Human Resources leader, aligning workforce strategy and daily operations with patient care, organizational priorities, financial stewardship, and a positive colleague experience. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Director leads Human Resources operations, colleague relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance management, workforce planning, and Human Resources information systems. The role builds trusted relationships, strengthens leaders, and supports a workplace where colleagues are treated with dignity, expectations are clear, and accountability is balanced and consistent. As a visible and accessible advisor, the Executive Director helps leaders address people matters early, directly, and respectfully. Success requires practical service, sound judgment, reliable follow-through, effective controls, and disciplined execution while preserving the independent authority of Legal and Compliance functions. This is an onsite leadership position requiring a regular, visible presence at the primary work location and other Saint Francis locations as business needs require, subject to applicable policies and approved exceptions. The Executive Director must establish and maintain a primary residence within a 35-minute commute of the primary work location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
At least seven years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least five years in a Human Resources leadership role responsible for teams, programs, or multiple Human Resources functions.
Experience directing multiple Human Resources disciplines required.
Must establish and maintain a primary residence within a 35-minute commute of the primary work location.
Must maintain an onsite, visible presence at the primary work location and other Saint Francis locations as business needs require, subject to applicable policies and approved exceptions.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR certification.
Healthcare or other highly regulated industry experience.
Experience partnering with executive and operational leaders on workforce planning, organizational change, and complex colleague matters.

Responsibilities

Lead Human Resources operations, colleague relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance management, workforce planning, and Human Resources information systems.
Align workforce strategy and daily operations with patient care, organizational priorities, financial stewardship, and colleague experience.
Build trusted relationships and strengthen leaders.
Advise leaders and help them address people matters early, directly, and respectfully.
Maintain effective controls and disciplined execution while preserving the independent authority of Legal and Compliance functions.
Maintain a regular, visible presence at the primary work location and other Saint Francis locations as business needs require.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire date for eligible colleagues.
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
Earned Time Off based on relevant years of work history, combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance.
Retirement benefits including immediate matching.
Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation.
Benefit Support through Health Advocate.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Identity Theft Protection.
Pet Insurance.
Earned Wage Access.