Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources is an executive level position that reports to the Chief Operations Officer. This position will lead, build, and influence the next generation of HR professionals. They will provide strategic leadership and direction to the organization on all human resources matters. As the leader of the Human Resources Team, they will have oversight of creating, strengthening, and sustaining the programs, processes, and policies that empower and grow the workforce, supporting and advancing the organization, and thereby enabling Astera Health to deliver on its mission. They will serve as a role model demonstrating Astera Health’s commitment to a culture of inclusion where employees feel recognized and valued, contributing to Astera Health being an employer of choice.

This is a full time, exempt position, scheduled at 80 hours bi-weekly. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short- and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative. 

The position has the potential to work hybrid, with the knowledge that Astera Health will still require on-site work in Wadena, MN.

Responsibilities include: 

• Develops, monitors, and analyzes budget and financial information and utilizes all resources in an effective and economical manner.
• Effectively hire, train, supervise and manage the human resources staff. Provide ongoing coaching and development of employees.
• Manage the effective delivery of all human resource services to all areas within the organization.
• Assist with the strategic planning to ensure the organization is well-positioned for growth and HR needs.
• Formulate, recommend, and update on-going Human Resources policies and procedures for the company. Partner with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and laws.
• Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Monitor all pay practices and systems for effectiveness, consistency, and cost containment.
• Obtain cost effective, employee serving benefits; monitor the benefit environment for options and cost savings. Recommend changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention.
• Maintain compliance with regulations, employee and labor relations and employment law. Assure compliance with FMLA, ADA, EOE, Joint Commission, OSHA, workers compensation, and other laws relating to human resources management. 

Core Competencies:

• Specialized training and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety and training and development.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the human resource staff.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant on the senior management team that provides company leadership and direction.
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service excellence.
• Possess cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships.
• Ability to perform tasks both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintains confidentiality of information and privacy compliance.

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Development, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Current certification as an HR professional or ability to achieve it within 1 year.
• 10 years’ experience of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources.
• Or: an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.