Regional Human Resources Director

ImageFIRST•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry – 97% – ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service! Check out our company page: https://www.imagefirst.com/company/ Responsibilities & Qualifications The Human Resources Director oversees HR functions and directs HR Generalists and activities across multiple plant/off-site locations in Northeast region. While they are responsible for the ongoing effectiveness and productivity of HR administrative functions (e.g., compliance, benefits administration, reporting) their focus is associate engagement (Be Remarkable), talent acquisition/management, performance management and associate relations. This role supports both associates and management, ensuring effective deployment and support of ImageFIRST values and work environment initiatives as well as HR programs, practices, and operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience overseeing Human Resources
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (esp. in Excel) and HRIS software
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
Analytical problem solving
Proven ability to lead a team (local and remote)
knowledge, experience and proficiency: basic HR compliance, labor/employee relations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Prioritize Safety: Demonstrate care for associates and their safety on and off the job.
Engage Associates: Coach/advise RVPs, GMs and HRGs in how to effectively own the ImageFIRST Be Remarkable initiative. Drive the development of a coaching culture and leaders who lead “The ImageFIRST Way”.
Recruit, On-Board and Orient Associates: Ensure HRGs are effectively deploying and utilizing recruiting processes and tools. Ensure an engaging and complete onboarding and orientation experience for all levels of associates.
Achieve Leadership Effectiveness in Coaching for Performance and Development (CPD): Deploy CPD training and subsequently coach RVP/GM/Managers/HRGs to integrate CPD perspectives/skills into their actions and behaviors. HRMs are expected to own the development of the leaders in their region. This initiative will be a true barometer of HRMs effectiveness.
Operational Excellence of HR Processes, Compliance & Policy: Ensure observance of local HRGs and their leadership to HR processes, procedures, policies, investigations and certification/safety training requirements.
25% travel: 1-3 days every other week to a location in the South Central (7 locations) or Southeast regions (6 locations).