Associate Human Resources Director jobs in Southaven, MS

I.    POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resource Director in collaboration with corporate Human Resources, will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the facility’s Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy. 

II.    PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. 

•    Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

•    Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.  

•    Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 

•    Collaborates with corporate Human Resources and senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.

•    Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.

•    Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

•    Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.

•    Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.

•    Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

•    Partners with site leadership on any Joint Commission, CARF, or mental health surveys and provides improvement plans to address any deficiencies related to Human Resources procedures.

•    Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.

•    Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.

III.    ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

A.    Education and Experience:

•    Bachelor’s degree in business, social science, or human resources required, master’s degree preferred.  

•    Minimum of five years’ experience in human resources or related field.   

•    Minimum of two years in the field in a supervisor position 

•    Human Resources, Benefits, or related certification preferred.

•    Comfortable working with the public 

B.    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Must be capable of learning and administering CPR.

•    Be an example of our core values daily and hold yourself accountable to Company standards and policies and procedures.

•    Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with referrals, other members of management, coworkers, patients, potential patients and families. 

•    Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality, including a working knowledge of 45 CFR “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records” with respect to patient and potential patient identifying information and health information.  This position has unrestricted access to identifying information and health information concerning patients, potential patients and participants. 

•    Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to employee needs and concerns.

•    Demonstrated excellent communication (written and verbal) skills required.  

•    Demonstrate basic computer skills and tying proficiency.

•    Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•    Other duties as assigned.

C.    Physical Requirements:

•    Able to walk approximately one-half mile within facility and on premises per eight hours.

•    Able to continuously sit from one-half hour to four hours per eight hours.

•    Able to frequently ascend and descend stairs.

•    Able to frequently lift and move up to thirty pounds. 

D.    Other Requirements:

•    If recovering, two (2) years of continuous, verifiable sobriety.  (See Sobriety Policy.)

•    Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner.

•    Regular attendance; including conference calls and onsite meetings, as necessary

•    Able to work in a cooperative manner with coworkers, managers, vendors, and perspective employees.   

•    Pass a criminal background check.  

•    Maintain a valid driver’s license, personal automobile liability insurance, and a driving record permitting coverage under company’s automobile liability policy if necessary.