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Summary: The Director is responsible for the strategic alignment of the Human Resources service line, including operations, policies, programs and initiatives with the Organization. The Associate Director supervises Human Resource practices and objectives, including the HR Service Center that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes core values, wellness, quality, safety, productivity and goal attainment. As a member of the HR leadership team, this position will report to the Regional Vice President of Human Resources and will play a key role in driving the organization’s emerging high quality culture, talent acquisition and succession management, organization design, leadership development and assessment, as well as assist and support the Regional Vice President in administering and coordinating employee benefits programs. Employee must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and is required in order to perform essential duties. Periodic travel may be required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field required, Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Licensure: PHR/SPHR preferred.

Experience: 8-10 years in a progressive leadership role. Broad business sense and understanding of all human resource functions including contemporary issues that impact the health care industry. Experience in change management, and demonstrated skills as a practical leader with a sensitivity to the demands in health care and in creating opportunities for organizational change. Demonstrated experience in working strategically and hands on as required is expected in this role. Practical experience in labor relations and contract negotiations is required. Technical experience utilizing Microsoft Office Products, applicant tracking and reference tools/software.

Skills and Abilities:

• Organizational thinking and strategic ability to consult with leaders.

• Critical thinking/problem solving and ability to make independent decisions.

• Knowledge of business, healthcare and onboarding, including laws, regulations, best practices and trends.

• Ability to apply policies & procedures and contract language to advise clients to ensure best outcome for employee and/or labor relations issues.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with and be responsive to employees and other individuals who interface with areas of responsibility.

• Must be flexible and have a strong teamwork orientation.

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements : The Human Resources Specialist will work simultaneously on the telephone and computer constantly throughout the day. A keyboard and mouse use is frequent throughout the day. Information presented verbally and on the computer screen is processed. In the performance of work tasks the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; and talk and/or hear and see. The employee is also occasionally required to stand and/or walk. The estimated overall strength requirement of the job of a Human Resources Associate may be classified as “Light.” Light work indicates that the job involves handling 0 to 20 lbs Frequently (F) or Significant Walking or Standing.