This job manages assigned regional client base by supporting regional & division leaders to develop and implement people strategies to positively impact business goals; drives performance management outcomes at the regional & division level to optimize work force; designs and executes on organizational level staffing plans to ensure the region has enough of the right skills and capabilities to achieve business objective; drives staffing needs and ensures work force planning and quality of hires at the region level; manages risk and ensures state of readiness for compliance with employment law, regulatory requirements and work place safety; ensures effective communications across the division, develops and implements strategies for to drive employee engagement and retention.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required – Bachelor’s degree

Preferred – Master’s degree

Work Experience

Required – 8 years of related experience in operations or healthcare

Experience in performance management, employment law, employee relations, staffing workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, fundamental compensation and benefit principles.

Certifications

Preferred – Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong data and analytical skill set.
• Emotional intelligence to manage difficult messages.
• Ability to drive business results.
• Energy and stamina to lead in complex, fast based business environment.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Leads a team of divisional HR Business Partners to drive business solutions.
• Drives regional business outcomes including labor, turnover and engagement.
• Improves leadership capabilities such as performance management, succession planning and talent review.
• Participates in workforce planning initiatives including staffing, quality of hires and work force optimization.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with Centers of Excellence (COE) to include division/regional training, benefits and compensation.
• Ensures compliance and minimizes risk in regard to employee relations, workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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