DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead our HR & Credentialing function. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and working in collaboration with the Human Resources Committee, this role provides both strategic leadership and hands-on execution across all aspects of human resources and medical staff credentialing. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce development, and a culture of engagement and high performance. This role offers the opportunity to shape policies, enhance employee experiences, and ensure compliance while aligning HR strategies with business objectives.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership & Employee Experience

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on HR best practices, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and professional growth through innovative talent management strategies.
• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development

• Lead and refine the recruitment strategy in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, ensuring a seamless hiring process and exceptional onboarding experience.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance leadership capabilities, employee performance, and career development.

Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Guide managers on performance management, coaching, and employee development strategies.
• Provide oversight and recommendations for corrective action plans, ensuring fairness, compliance, and alignment with company values.
• Address workplace concerns, foster open communication, and drive conflict resolution initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Manage and optimize compensation and benefits programs, including vendor relationships, plan design, and cost analysis.
• Oversee HR compliance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws while proactively updating policies to maintain best practices.
• Administer HR systems and maintain accurate employment records.

Medical Staff Credentialing Leadership

• Oversee and ensure the efficiency of medical staff credentialing processes.

Culture, Engagement & Organizational Development

• Act as a champion for a positive and high-performing workplace culture, implementing initiatives that drive engagement and retention.
• Collaborate on employee recognition programs and organizational events to strengthen workplace morale.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in HR strategy, employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, compliance, and workforce development.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and credentialing processes.
• Proven ability to partner with leadership and influence change at an organizational level.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR certification (SHRM-SCP or SPHR) is highly desirable.
• Some travel required, locally and to Alaska

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, as well as lift up to 15 lbs.
• Employee may occasionally be required to hold meetings or work in the hospital facility, where noise and temperature can vary from the office environment.
• Most work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities within an office or cubicle space, equipped with a telephone and computer.

Benefits Offered:

• Choose from 2 medical plans, plus dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement Plan with employer match and profit-sharing
• Enjoy up to 21 paid days off each year.
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Access professional development programs for learning opportunities
• Educational assistance

Our company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire, and promote our employees based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.