HR Director

Community Health Systems•Jefferson City, TN

About The Position

The HR Director aligns the facility’s human capital strategies with its short- and long-term goals and provides HR leadership focused on attracting, retaining, engaging, and developing employees. The role supports the facility’s mission, vision, and values; makes operational decisions; and continually improves HR services. It is accountable for risk mitigation, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and the HR department’s budgetary and fiscal performance. As a consultant to employees and management, the HR Director advises on employee relations, engagement, and performance management. The role leads the HR department, drives talent acquisition and full-cycle recruitment, and serves as both an employee advocate and a change agent, partnering across the organization to deliver HR solutions that support business objectives. The position provides leadership, mentorship, and professional development to departmental staff; manages schedules, staffing concerns, performance evaluations, goals, and feedback; and collaborates with hospital leadership on strategy, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning. It monitors expenditures, evaluates technologies, develops departmental policies and procedures, supports quality assurance, and participates in regulatory, audit, inspection, and accreditation activities. It also works with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery and stays current with industry developments and regulatory changes. The employer describes a supportive healthcare work environment with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to patient care and community wellness. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or seven or more years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor’s degree.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks to meet deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data-analysis tools.
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

Contribute insight, analysis, and recommendations to strategic planning and establish HR objectives aligned with organizational goals.
Lead HR initiatives by defining accountabilities and communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures.
Analyze trends and prepare key performance metrics to manage HR operations.
Implement strategies for productivity, quality, customer service, safety, security, and employee health.
Oversee system improvements and process optimization.
Establish and manage HR programs covering talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations, and retention.
Ensure compliance with Affirmative Action requirements where applicable and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.
Provide management with HR advice, counseling, and data-driven decision support; analyze HR data and applications to guide management actions.
Plan and complete HR special projects, coordinating requirements, tracking milestones, evaluating results, and adjusting plans as needed.
Protect confidential information and advise others on safeguarding sensitive information.
Maintain and develop HR expertise through continuing education, industry research, networking, benchmarking, and professional organizations.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedule employees, consult with leadership about staffing issues, conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide staff feedback.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategy, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
Evaluate and implement technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to improve quality and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and participate in audits, inspections, quality-control practices, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery and keep current with industry and regulatory developments.
Perform other duties as assigned, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and comply with policies and standards.
Fulfill staff-role duties when required and meet the competencies established for that job.