Human Resources Director

About the role

Ashe Memorial Hospital is looking for a Human Resources Director to develop, lead, direct and coordinate all human resources functions of the facility. The role supervises the Human Resources, Education and Communications team, oversees the recruitment strategy and advises department leaders on organizational policy. It is a full-time, first-shift position Monday to Friday with minimal travel, and pay commensurate with experience.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire and onboard new team members, and maintain records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers and separations.
• Analyze and recommend changes to compensation and benefits policies, administer the employee benefits program and run wage and salary surveys.
• Develop and implement human resources strategies, policies and procedures, and facilitate policy education to department leaders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, including completing the annual EEO1 report and other required reporting.
• Facilitate team member engagement, resolve employee grievances and act as a resource for staff on human resources services.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality improvement activities, and maintain OSHA-related records.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Behavior or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of progressive healthcare-based human resources experience preferred.
• Certification in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR), SHRM-CP or SPHR preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English, and proven skills in employee relations, training and development.
• Willingness to receive required vaccinations; criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required after a conditional offer.

Required skills

• Compensation and benefit planning and human resources database management using personal computers.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Mediation, conflict resolution, performance improvement and corrective action processes.