Director of Human Resources responsible for overall planning, organizing, implementing, and overseeing the HR functions of the hospital to promote an effective & positive work force. Day-to-day management of employee relations, payroll functions, compensation & benefits, recruitment & retention, onboarding new employees and maintenance of personnel records. This is a FT position with FT benefits including: IPERS, Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. PTO and Sick Leave Accrual begins first day of employment.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

TITLE: Director of Human Resources

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: CEO

SUPERVISION GIVEN: HR Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for overall planning, organizing, implementing, and overseeing the HR functions of the hospital to promote an effective & positive work force. Day-to-day management of employee relations, payroll functions, compensation & benefits, recruitment & retention, onboarding new employees and maintenance of personnel records.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Department specific compliance monitoring completed and reported as requested.
• Annual budget completed and submitted within required time frames.
• Department specific Performance Improvement (QI) projects completed and reported on as required.
• Department specific goals developed annually and summary of goal completion submitted as requested.
• Department policy and procedures developed and maintained - annual review conducted.
• Keeps up to date and provides personnel with an interpretation of federal and state labor laws and personnel policies.
• Recommends courses of action in handling employee problems and concerns to department managers.
• Coordinates the hospital's job performance evaluation system through ADP.
• Initiates, develops, and recommends personnel and managerial policies, procedures, and programs to administration.

• Oversee management of compensation plans including:
  1. Provide advice and counsel with regards to starting salaries for new positions as well as new hires, lateral transfers, promotion, demotions, and merit increases.
  2. Maintain wage structure to ensure competitiveness in the market.
  3. Administer annual performance and salary reviews, bonus and incentive plans.

• Administers the employee benefits program and proposes benefit changes to administration.

1. Manage all third party benefit vendors with assistance of CEO and CFO.
2. Purchase/negotiate all third party benefit vendor contracts.
3. Develop/implement benefits policies and procedures.

• Coordinates the hospital's recruitment and selection process.
• Maintains a positive relationship with hospital's legal counsel and adheres to recommendations.
• Plans, organizes and conducts hospital wide new employee orientation programs.
• Responsible for bi-weekly payroll through ADP.
• Responsible for payroll reports for monthly benefits: IPERS, Insurance, Benefits.
• Responsible for annual payroll reports: W-2's, 1095's
• Maintains a comprehensive record keeping system for employee information.
• Coordinates yearly employee awards for the recognition banquet.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Employee appearance is clean, neat, and appropriate to role. Name tag identification worn consistently.

• Employee treats all customers (internal and external) with respect and courtesy.
• Employee maintains strict confidentiality of all work information.
• Completes all requirements for employee evaluation and competency validation within organizational timeframes.
• Employee reports to work on time, completes shift, all assigned work is completed.
• Employee uses supplies/materials appropriately and conservatively.
• All documentation requirements are completed, including time and attendance records.
• Employee uses time wisely; break time is used appropriately.
• Employee understands department specific compliance activities and participates in compliance monitoring as requested by manager.
• Employee supports in work and deed the Mission, Vision, Values, and Promise of HCMH.
• Employee attends and participates in all required in-services and mandatory meetings.
• Employee meets all competency requirements of position.
• Active member of the administration team
• Employee consistently follows department and HCMH policy and procedure in performance of all job tasks.
• Employee cooperates with and participates in orientation of new staff as needed.
• Employee treats co-workers and other HCMH teammates with respect and courtesy.
• Employee has good working relationship with others in own department and other departments.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in a changing environment.
• Special projects as assigned by CEO.
• Positive role model for all staff - projects positive attitude regarding leadership role and HCMH.
• Continually seeks opportunities for new program development and follows up on these opportunities as approved by Administration.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or equivalent in related field and/or 2+ years of HR experience.

License/Certificate: PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred

Experience: Minimum of two years experience working in the human resources field. Prior experience in a hospital setting working with committees and special projects preferred.

Knowledge/Skills: Possess strong & effective interpersonal communication & listening skills to work well with diverse work force. Ability to prioritize and balance many tasks. Proficient in written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable in utilizing computer software programs.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE DEMANDS:

Sitting to complete various paperwork tasks and consultations approximately 6 hours a day. Able to transport self throughout building in order to visit and observe general work force while on duty.

WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT:

Free from hazardous working conditions. Pleasant office working conditions.