The Director of HR will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and the implementation of the organization's mission. The Director of HR serves as a member of the management team and partners with facility leadership to translate HR strategy into actionable plans for program execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The Director of HR is an expert in the field, with the broad capability to consult on all areas of HR programs, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; organizational development; employee relations, disciplinary matters, disputes, and investigation; staffing, talent acquisition, performance, and management; productivity, recognition and morale; employee health and safety; and training and development.

Responsible for providing for all patients' safety and quality of care, treatment, and services by working with other leaders to review and approve policies and procedures, solve problems, manage conflict, maintain ethical standards, and ensure practices that promote a just culture.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop HR strategy and plans to support organizational mission and strategic vision
• Monitor, develop, and ensure the organization's compliance with all pertinent regulatory agencies and laws including but not limited to federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and legal compliance (including contractual/labor) and recommend best practices; reviews and modifies policies, procedures and practices to maintain compliance
• Develops and implements comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective, in collaboration with the finance department 
• Direct the design and administration of all employee benefit programs and ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR functions by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation, and benefits
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.  Plans, coordinates, and implements administrative activities surrounding and influencing successful recruitment, hiring, orientation, and talent management
• Ensure consistency in the application of hiring criteria, including the selection procedures, recruitment practices, transfer processing, compensation arrangements and job posting practices
• Plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs
• Ensure the highest standards of employment practices are consistently advanced throughout all departments in practice and performance
• Oversee the grievance program for employees and advise all parties during various levels of the process based on established policies and procedures
• Promote positive employee relations facility-wide by developing and/or evaluating employee engagement and recognition
• Conduct investigation interviews as necessary for disciplinary or HR compliance issues and make a final recommendation regarding the appropriate level of discipline or corrective action
• Coordinate with the organization's Compliance Office as appropriate
• Aid and guide department supervisors regarding HR issues.  Collaborates with department supervisors on disciplinary and termination processes
• Under the direction of the Chief Quality Officer, effectively designs programs and training for staff and leadership development. Examples of high-priority programs include, but are not limited to, Just Culture, Lean, and leadership development
• Provide legal review, consultation, and recommendations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, discrimination, and other employment-related laws and regulations
• Manage and interpret labor agreements and policies to promote positive employee relations and compliance throughout the organization  
• Ensure that the organization abides by the agreed-upon settlements and renegotiates within contract expiration dates Responsible for participating in union meetings such as grievance meetings, negotiations, and mediation
• Ensure that general new employee orientation is conducted as required by regulatory requirements and reviews periodically for adjustments
• Prepare annual departmental budgets that include capital equipment, personnel, and other departmental costs 
• Monitor budget and expenditures on an ongoing basis
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, Governing Board, practitioners, coworkers, subordinates, patients, families, and others by promoting customer service and demonstrating polite, cooperative, and respectful behavior
• Perform management functions such as establishing qualification requirements, interviewing, and selecting qualified, competent HR staff
• Oversee competency assessments and ensure appropriate follow-up training or action as necessary to ensure quality patient care  
• Oversight and management of HR staff members and the Education Coordinator
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all Human Resources issues and records
• Other duties may be assigned

ROLE MODELS ICARE VALUES:

Integrity – team members and providers demonstrate high integrity (trustworthy, just, fair, honest).

Compassion – team members and providers demonstrate compassion and understanding to each other and to our patients.

Adaptability – team members and providers work to be adaptable and resilient as they navigate the significant changes in the healthcare landscape.  

Respect - team members and providers demonstrate respect to everyone they meet regardless of differences including thought, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or nationality.

Excellence - team members and providers strive to deliver excellence in the performance of all duties and assistance to other staff, our patients and community as we provide high quality, compassionate and personalized care.

With JOY…We recognize the work we do can make a significant difference in the lives of others. We are committed to serving our patients and working with our colleagues in an environment that reflects our commitment to joy.

TEAM MEMBER EXPECTATIONS:

• Collaborate with others and the community to ensure we deliver exceptional results
• Communicate to ensure clarity and alignment around expectations, goals, and results
• Share feedback to encourage exceptional work and to help others when they might be off track
• Work to resolve conflict while minimizing negative impact to the mission
• Continuously improve our professional skills and the processes we use to deliver our work
• Be accountable for the results you deliver and how you show up to work
• Be a Brand Ambassador at work and in the community

TEAM LEADER EXPECTATIONS:

• Model the way by exhibiting our core values and setting expectations for all team members
• Inspire a shared vision, aligning the team's work with the mission.
• Enable the team to achieve success through goal setting, performance feedback, and recognition, and ensure the tools and resources needed to deliver exceptional results are in place
• Create a culture of accountability and improvement
• Possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Collaborate with individuals to develop strong working relationships
• Possess strong communication skills and be able to present information within group settings

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience: (Required) 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.
• Skills in: Needs assessment, program development, training, labor relations, wage and benefit analysis and development, communications, program evaluation and planning.

Education and Experience: (Preferred) 

• Master degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• At least five years of human resource management experience in the healthcare/hospital field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or
• Society for Human Resource Management -Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Compensation: 
Annual base salary: $110,000-175,000

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines  Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Language Skills:  

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Mathematical Skills: 

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically in an office setting
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very low.

Compensation range: Annual base salary: $95k-150,000

About Versique:

At Versique, we believe people are more than a resume. People invent, propel, unearth, and build. They transform teams, markets, industries, and bottom lines. People do more than fill an open position. They open greater potential. We're here to help fill your human potential and build your human capacity. The Versique brand represents a powerful combination of "versatile" and "unique," hinting at the concept of "search" in its pronunciation.

In 2023, Versique made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for fastest-growing private companies in Minnesota. Additionally, for the past four years, Versique has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and awarded a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, which speaks to the incredible culture we've fostered.

We believe people are the ultimate business advantage. Let's find your people together. And make the best possible.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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