Director of Human Resources

About the role

Join our team as the Director of Human Resources at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center in Bandon, Oregon. This leadership role shapes the future of healthcare by overseeing all human resources strategies, policies, and activities to ensure legal compliance and alignment with the organization’s mission and talent strategy. The Director of Human Resources works directly with the CEO to design and promote a positive work culture where employees feel safe, engaged, and inspired to deliver high performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate all strategies, policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources department.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to create and implement organizational goals and strategies related to talent management, including staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Administer and oversee human resources programs such as compensation, benefits and leave; performance and talent management; disputes and investigations; productivity, recognition, and morale; training and development; and occupational health and safety.
• Raise the overall level of organizational maturity through strong, well-documented HR practices.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to executive leadership.
• Annually review and make recommendations to executive leadership for improvement of the organization’s policies, procedures, and practices on personnel matters.
• Create and track HR indicators and metrics (e.g., time to fill, turnover, timely performance review completion rate, number of legal complaints) to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Develop and evaluate recruitment resources and strategies; manage employer brand and external recruitment firms; handle recruitment for leadership positions.
• Create and manage the compensation philosophy and program to remain competitive in the local market; lead and advise executive management in the annual review, preparation, and administration of the organization’s wage and salary program.
• Oversee benefit plan design to ensure competitive benefits programs.
• Oversee the creation and administration of the performance and talent management process and systems to meet the organization’s performance needs.
• Coordinate exit interview process and analyze data to determine areas of strength and improvement; make related recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead employee engagement, retention, and change management initiatives; lead the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and activities.
• Work directly with department managers to advise them on personnel matters.
• Conduct complex and/or high-risk investigations; oversee all disputes and investigations, delegating less complex cases as appropriate.
• Manage and participate in outside employment investigations and hearings, such as BOLI or DOL.
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate or as directed by the CEO on personnel matters.
• Develop and manage the leadership development program; assess training needs, choose learning strategies, customize material, deliver training, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Recommend, evaluate, and participate in staff development for the organization.
• Develop and oversee maintenance of the human resource information system (HRIS) that meets the organization’s personnel information needs.
• Manage all contracts of outside vendors for employment-related services.
• Supervise the staff of the human resources department, including facilitating professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Develop and implement departmental budget.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in Human Resources management required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP Certification preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels of the organization required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management system.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• SCHHC pays the full employee-only amount for health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic life insurance.
• 403b retirement plan with employer match after one year of employment.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth within a thriving healthcare organization.
• Work-life balance with a schedule that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Southern Oregon Coast.

Employment with Southern Coos Hospital is contingent upon an acceptable pre-employment drug screening and background check.