HR Director

Community Health Systems•Palmer, AK

About The Position

The HR Director aligns the facility’s human capital strategies with its short- and long-term goals and leads the delivery of innovative, value-driven HR services to attract, retain, engage, and develop employees. The role supports the facility’s mission, vision, and values; advises employees and management on HR matters; and drives talent acquisition and full-cycle recruitment. The HR Director acts as an employee advocate and change agent, building partnerships and delivering HR solutions that support organizational objectives. The position is also accountable for risk mitigation, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and the HR department’s budgetary and fiscal performance. The director oversees HR strategy and operations, including staffing, employment processing, compensation, benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations, and retention. The role provides HR advice and data-informed recommendations to management, analyzes trends and performance metrics, leads projects and process improvements, and protects confidential information. Leadership duties include mentoring and developing departmental staff, scheduling employees, consulting with leadership on staffing needs, and conducting performance evaluations. The HR Director collaborates with hospital leadership on departmental strategy, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning; monitors expenditures; evaluates technologies; develops departmental policies and procedures; and supports quality assurance, audits, inspections, and accreditation activities. The role may also perform staff duties when required and must maintain reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.

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 teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to delegate, work effectively with others, independently manage tasks, and meet deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Strong time-management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data-analysis tools.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. 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

Align human capital strategies with the facility’s short- and long-term goals and contribute insight, analysis, and recommendations to strategic planning.
Lead HR initiatives and communicate and enforce organizational values, policies, and procedures.
Analyze HR trends and prepare key performance metrics; implement strategies related to productivity, quality, customer service, safety, security, and employee health.
Oversee system improvements and process optimization.
Establish and oversee HR programs covering talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, 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.
Advise and counsel management on HR matters and use HR data to guide management decisions.
Plan, coordinate, complete, and evaluate HR special projects, adjusting plans based on outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality and advise others on safeguarding sensitive information.
Keep HR expertise current through education, industry publications, professional networking, benchmarking, and participation in professional organizations.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for departmental staff; schedule employees and consult leadership on staffing issues.
Conduct staff performance evaluations, set goals, and provide performance and development feedback.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategy, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Monitor expenditures and support cost-effective service delivery; evaluate and implement technologies to improve efficiency.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to improve quality and efficiency.
Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in or oversee audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery, and stay current on industry developments, technologies, and regulatory changes.
Perform staff duties when required, maintain regular and reliable attendance, comply with policies and standards, and perform other duties as assigned.