Human Resources Director

Full-time 8 months ago
Employment Information
Human Resources Director
Description
The Human Resource Director collaborates with MLAH leadership and staff to provide counsel and guidance, while building an engaged and thriving workforce. The HR Director will investigate, counsel, and advise management on issues related to employment, leave, accommodation, job performance, human resources regulations and compliance, unemployment, and labor practices. The HR Director serves as the subject matter expert (SME) regarding human resources best practices. The HR Director is responsible for partnering with HR colleagues, key stakeholders, and staff to deliver People-focused service in-line with the needs and strategic objectives of the organization. Additional responsibilities include mitigation of risks to the hospital and positive influence on the organization. The HRBP works at an operational level with multiple stakeholders, deals with complex and sensitive people management issues, and positively influences management and leadership around the people's agenda and issues. Reporting to the Hospital Administrator, will have outstanding business acumen and curiosity and thrive at leading and collaborating on complex projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


Strategic Partnership
  • This role is deeply integrated within the organization, needing an in-depth understanding of the respective department(s) by participating in team meetings and other business leadership meetings as needed.

  • Will be joining HR Team of HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition Manager, and HR Assistant

  • Support and coach leaders in building highly engaged, high-performing teams while developing leadership capability.
  • Works with leadership to challenge the status quo utilizing change management and influencing skill sets. Taking initiative to improve the people elements within the respective departments over time.
  • Partners with key stakeholders to ensure relevant communications deliverables.

Employee Engagement
  • Partners with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, improve people experiences, and increase productivity and retention.
  • Manage and oversee Talent Acquisition Manager's role, training and development, and growth via performance reviews
  • Manage and oversee HR Generalist role, training and development, and growth via performance reviews
  • Partners with key stakeholders to ensure that all people experience programs and initiatives are appropriately communicated and implemented.
  • Works with the leaders to provide cross functional support to influence outcomes both in the hospital and within the HR function.
  • Work with leadership to develop change management plans surrounding new initiatives and rollouts, organizational updates, updated policies, etc. Anticipate potential impact and need and advise accordingly.

Leadership Development

  • In partnership with key stakeholders, develops and delivers Leadership Development training to improve leadership capability, employee performance, and engagement.
  • Researches and maintains current knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices for training content development and delivery.


Employee Relations/Performance Management

  • In partnership with leadership, participates in the annual performance review process to ensure compliance with the completion of timely performance evaluations. Activities to include, but not limited to, developing an annual work plan, preparing, and launching system forms and templates, education to leaders regarding the process and how to conduct productive and effective review discussions, tracking and monitoring completion of reviews.
  • Collaborates with leaders on day-to-day performance management (e.g., coaching, career development, disciplinary actions) and support the performance review process. Ensure clear performance objectives.
  • Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Facilitates conflict resolutions and makes discipline/corrective action recommendations to leaders.
  • Proactively guides and coaches leadership on employee relations and HR issues in line with MLAH policies and best practice, including disciplinary, performance, and absence management related issues.
  • Partners with and serve as a resource to employees, management, and Human Resources team to promote and maintain positive employee relations. Proactively identifies, manages, and facilitates the equitable resolution of job-related complaints and concerns.


Recognition Programs

  • Partners with key stakeholders and participates in employee recognition programs, including the planning and execution of the Employee Recognition events.
  • Partners with key stakeholders to develop rewards and recognition programs to recognizing employee achievements, promoting growth and success within MLAH.


Administrative
  • Advises employees and managers regarding MLAH policies and procedures including provision of training programs for new colleagues, new supervisors and others as needed.
  • Monitors, reviews, evaluates, and updates all personnel policies and practices of the organization to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and administrative regulations.
  • Responds to EEOC complaints.
  • Assists leaders and colleagues as needed, in conjunction with the third-party administrator, regarding Leave and ADA.
  • Partners and collaborates with the Legal and Compliance teams on complex EEOC complaints , Subpoenas, and Employee Relation Investigations, Hotline Compliance complaints, HIPAA and Patient Privacy Violations.
  • Provides advice and guidance regarding discipline, appeals, and FLSA.
  • Provides guidance and recommendations and ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations including but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, USERRA, NLRA, PDA, ADEA.
  • Works independently and requires minimal input to work product.


Compliance/Safety
  • Attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
  • Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee’s area of responsibility.


Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, psychology, organizational development, healthcare administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. Human Resources Healthcare experience is considered a plus!


Certification & Licensures
PHR or SPHR - Preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP - Preferred


Experience
Minimum of five years direct employee relations experience - Required
Minimum of seven years of demonstrated people experience and solid foundational HR knowledge around core processes throughout the employee life cycle, such as: onboarding, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and performance management. - Required
In-depth experience and knowledge with US Labor Laws - Required


Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision with discount for 35+ hours per week; CE allowance, 401K, paid time off and discounted veterinary care.

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Age

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