HR Director

HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) DIRECTOR

• Exceptional verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, safety, hiring and employee relations; able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations.
• Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Proven working experience in HR Leadership supervising the HR department
• People oriented and results driven
• Strong organization skills
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills

• Excellent active listening, interviewing, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Must maintain confidentiality about management or business information that is not available to nonmanagement employees or outsiders.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Understanding of industry-specific policies, such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations for health care.

• Develop and implement HR policies and initiatives that align with the organization’s mission and industry regulations. Collaborate with leadership to support staffing needs, workforce planning, and retention strategies.
• Oversee recruitment for clinical, administrative, and support staff, ensuring compliance with licensing and credentialing requirements.
• Develop recruitment pipelines through partnerships with universities, certification programs, and professional associations.
• Manage the onboarding and orientation process to ensure staff readiness for client centered care.
• Nurture a positive working environment through support, communication, recognition and collaboration
• Mediate and resolve employee disputes, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Implement structured performance management systems to align with quality patient care outcomes.
• Provide leadership development programs for supervisors and managers.
• Establish and track compensation guidelines based upon regulations, internal parity analysis, and market data for all new hires and position modifications, to attract and retain the best talent
• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, including healthcare, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and other employment laws.

• Ensure legal and labor and DHS compliance by monitoring, analyzing, implementing and enforcing applicable federal, state and industry-specific requirements
• Oversee the management of background checks, credentialing, and employee licensing verification.
• Oversee workplace safety policies, including protocols for handling patient crises and staff safety.
• Utilize HRIS for tracking compliance, workforce data, and employee engagement.
• Monitor and report on turnover rates, retention strategies, and HR metrics.
• Support expansion efforts, such as telehealth implementation or new treatment facility openings.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions in policy or leadership shifts.
• Collaborate with leadership to adapt HR policies to evolving behavioral health regulations.
• Oversee that the offboarding experience that encourages the employee to leave the company on good terms and maintain a professional relationship with the employer
• Oversee the management unemployment, workers compensation, leave of absence and COBRA benefits.
• Audit employee files on a quarterly and annually basis
• Update and maintain the Employee Handbook, train staff on employee handbook policies; assist supervisor in interpreting and applying policies in specific situations.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 5 years in HR leadership, preferably in 245G behavioral healthcare, substance use treatment, or mental health services.
• Certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Knowledge of 245G Behavioral healthcare compliance standards
• Knowledge of Employment law, HR best practices, and conflict resolution strategies.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive HR issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HR software, payroll systems, and data analytics.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach
• Ability to pass a MN DHS (Department of Human Services) Background Study.

• Attend any mandatory staff meetings and training.

Partners Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.