Human Resources Director in Healthcare

Summary of the role:
Breathtaking location with ideal climate, scenic surround with rugged mountain where there's 171-bed hospital that offers a broad scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties. In this role, you will shape strategy, elevate operational performance, and ensure your team thrives in a fast-moving healthcare environment. You’ll drive initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and reinforce the organization’s commitment to clinical quality and regulatory integrity.

• This position regularly interacts with internal partners and external stakeholders, including patients, clients, vendors, contractors, and co-workers.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.

What you will do:

• Lead with Vision: Develop and execute forward-thinking departmental goals and strategic plans that align with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical standards.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee and optimize day-to-day departmental operations—including patient care delivery, technology utilization, service levels, and complaint resolution—to meet and exceed performance benchmarks.
• Build & Empower High-Performing Teams: Lead all staffing efforts, from recruiting and onboarding to coaching, performance evaluations, corrective action, and ongoing professional development.
• Own the Budget: Prepare, manage, and evaluate departmental budgets, ensuring operational performance remains aligned with financial targets and organizational accountability.
• Strengthen Compliance & Quality: Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits to ensure full regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement.
• Cultivate a Growth-Focused Culture: Create an environment that promotes professional development, skill advancement, and career progression across the department.
• Champion Patient-Centered Care: Ensure the department remains focused on its critical role in the continuum of care and consistently delivers exceptional patient experiences.
• Show Up & Deliver: Maintain reliable attendance and demonstrate consistent follow-through in all assigned responsibilities.
• Step Up as Needed: Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support organizational priorities.

What is required:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred or applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
• 4+ years of professional Human Resources experience within a healthcare setting
• Requires strong working knowledge of healthcare compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA), business office operations, and the ability to interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures.
• Advanced Business & Analytical Skills: Ability to perform complex calculations, interpret workforce data, analyze trends, and translate insights into strategic HR decisions. Skilled in using metrics, ratios, and performance indicators to support organizational objectives.
• HR Technology & Systems Proficiency: Strong command of HRIS platforms, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and document management systems. Able to create, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and presentations that drive data-informed HR strategy.
• Executive-Level Communication: Capable of conveying complex HR information to leadership, resolving sensitive issues, and guiding organizational decision-making. Skilled in influencing, motivating, and building consensus across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Adept at analyzing multifaceted HR and business challenges, developing actionable solutions, and applying best practices in compliance, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
• Departmental & Organizational Impact: Makes decisions that directly affect HR operations and contribute to companywide strategy. Provides input into policies, programs, and operational frameworks that support organizational goals.
• Leadership & Independent Judgement: Sets departmental goals, establishes priorities, and provides guidance to leaders and staff. Exercises sound judgment in resolving complex employee relations issues and HR operational needs.
• Project & Change Management: Manages multiple, concurrent HR initiatives—including policy implementation, system upgrades, and organizational change efforts—while coordinating resources, delegating tasks, and ensuring timely execution.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $111,000.00 - $126,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person