What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Director - Human Resources position at The George Washington University Hospital?
Responsibilities:
Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. We are seeking an experience human resources executive to serve as a visionary leader and strategic partner in our DC Market.
The Market Director - Human Resources will have the overall responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation and monitoring of Human Resources for the DC Market including George Washington University Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, Ambulatory Pavilion, FEDs, Urgent Care Centers, and other services. The Market HRD will have stewardship responsibility for ensuring and executing the strategy to build a world class organization through recruiting and retaining the best talent, maintaining, and building an award-winning culture. Strategies and actions will align with the DC Market’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Goals, focusing on high quality patient care and growth.
You will be part of an exception team with the following benefits:
About UHS
EEO Statement
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Market Director - Human Resources, DC Market
Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. We are seeking an experience human resources executive to serve as a visionary leader and strategic partner in our DC Market.
The Market Director - Human Resources will have the overall responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation and monitoring of Human Resources for the DC Market including George Washington University Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, Ambulatory Pavilion, FEDs, Urgent Care Centers, and other services. The Market HRD will have stewardship responsibility for ensuring and executing the strategy to build a world class organization through recruiting and retaining the best talent, maintaining, and building an award-winning culture. Strategies and actions will align with the DC Market’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Goals, focusing on high quality patient care and growth.
- Provides HR leadership, direction, and technical expertise in a variety of HR areas including but not limited to HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee retention, organizational change, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and compensation.
- Serves as Human Resources Director for George Washington University Hospital. Oversees and participates in the delivery of HR services to align Facility HR with Facility/Company business needs. Conducts periodic needs assessment to align corporate HR priorities with Hospital business needs and market strategic imperatives.
- Develops talent management and engagement strategies for the market, overseeing internal and external recruitment plan and other related programs to attract quality applicants and retain employees. Regularly reviews HR metrics to analyze recruitment, hiring, retention, turnover, etc. to recommend adjustments to strategies and/or program development.
- Develops and updates established Human Resource policies, goals, objectives, and performance improvement.
- Partners with Company labor relations department and assists with Corporate Legal with external complaints (e.g., EEOC, State Civil Rights, OSHA, and NLRB position statements, etc.). The Market Director – Human Resources is first responder for any labor organizing attempts.
- Reviews, updates, implements, and monitors and executes the Wage Administration Program for the Market. Use critical thinking skills and make sound judgment when making recommendations for pay changes and initiating market review requests.
- Oversees the employee performance evaluation and merit process to ensure execution is consistent with division guidance and equitable application to all staff.
- Collaborates with the Division Director, Human Resources to ensure the execution and oversight of division HR strategy, policy, and processes.
This position will be located at the George Washington University Hospital Adminsitrative Offices in DC.
You will be part of an exception team with the following benefits:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Educational Assistance and development programs
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree human resources or related field from a fully accredited college/university is required.
- Master’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field from a fully accredited college/university is highly preferred.
License / Certification:
- Professional certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SMRM-SCP or CHHR) is highly preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of professional HR experience, preferably in a for profit acute or behavioral health healthcare setting or related healthcare system experience.
- 8 years of progressively responsible management experience, holding a leadership role.
- HR management experience with multi-site and multi-state locations.
- Able to work collaboratively and effectively with the field and leadership to achieve good outcomes.
- Must be responsive in managing issues that require timely management/oversight.
- Strong experience with HR operations & employee relations, HR staff management & development.
- Prior experience managing high volume full cycle recruitment process.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws. Experience with EEOC and other regulatory agencies and understanding of Joint Commission HR requirements.
- Knowledge of labor relations and union avoidance tactics.
Skills:
- Knowledge of compensation practices and, also, knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., Lawson, HR Smart, RAS reporting, etc.).
- Proficient Microsoft office (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
- Ability to maintain sensitive employee information as confidential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and organizational skills.
Travel Requirements:
Minimal. Local travel between facilities required.
About UHS
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Pay Transparency:
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
