HR Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Reports To:

President

Position Summary:

Directs the Human Resources, Benefits, employee relations and recruiting programs, within the guidelines established by Foundation Health Services, Inc. and Board of Directors for the corporate office and affiliates in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Duties:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the human resource function including development of personnel manuals, job descriptions, performance appraisals, time and attendance, etc.
• Oversee the human resource, employee relations, and employee benefit issues.
• Consult and participate with employee payroll issues.
• Develop and implement training programs as necessary.
• Work with third party managers, administrators and Operations department personnel on job description for facility personnel.
• Serve as reference for purposes of employee counseling, corrective action and performance improvement, as well as review and approve terminations for cause as needed.
• Work with Human Resource staff, Senior Management and Facility Administrators to develop and implement personnel policy manuals that comply with all applicable federal and state guidelines.
• Oversee the administration of all benefit programs such as health insurance, voluntary insurance, 403-B Retirement Program and Section 125-Cafeteria Plan.
• Participate with the committee members of the Employee Assistance Fund-Hearts Who Care Program and assist with the process of distribution of approved funds.
• Contribute to the process of the Risk Management and Corporate Compliance function.
• Assist with arbitration and mediation hearings as applicable.
• Adhere to all aspects of the organizations corporate compliance program.
• Perform other duties as directed or assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources or equivalent work experience required.
• APHR/ PHR/SPHR Certification preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Human Resources.
• Experience working with multiple corporations, states and software required.
• Experience with Windows based word processing, spreadsheets, E-mail, databases, internet and accounting software required.

Specific Requirements:

• Be able to work effectively with management and staff to develop and maintain a good working rapport with all personnel.
• Possess strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality of various projects, correspondence and other written or oral issues.
• Be able to travel by air or ground transport to affiliated facilities as required or requested by the President.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate dedication to quality and on-time results.
• Be able to monitor and control multiple, unrelated tasks and activities.
• Be able to work within the policies and procedures of the Company including the Departmental Manuals set forth in the guidelines of the position.
• Comply with all local, state and federal regulations governing law, non-profit operations and the long term care industry.
• Be able to execute all terms and conditions set forth in the FHS Employee Handbook.

• Be able to work in a safety-conscious manner and not pose a risk to other employees or residents in the workplace.
• Must maintain a dependable attendance record and adhere to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.
• Must adhere to the policy on Drug Free Workplace

• Physical and Sensory Requirements:
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to travel to facilities and to meetings as required via air and ground transportation.
• Must have the ability to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to see, hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees throughout and outside the company at all levels.
• Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 25 feet.