The Director of Human Resources for HH-TOC (the Orthopaedic Center) oversees and directs human resources programs across employment, employee relations and retention, talent acquisition and onboarding, records management, and HR training and career development. This onsite leadership role at Huntsville Hospital Health System focuses on compliance, department performance, and strategic HR initiatives in partnership with senior leaders.
Role Overview
Reporting as the HR leader for HH-TOC, this role directs, plans, develops, implements, and oversees Human Resources programs including employment, employee relations and retention, talent acquisition and on-boarding, record management, and HR-specific training and career development programs. The role advises leadership on policy and program matters, contributes to human resource practices and policies across HH The Orthopaedic Center departments and locations, and leads senior leadership in developing human resource strategies.
The Director serves as an employee advocate by identifying opportunities to improve staff morale and satisfaction, and by originating HR practices that support a balanced program across departments and locations. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including The Joint Commission, is a core component of the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the strategic planning process for departments under direct supervision.
- Operate within the department budget.
- Maintain current knowledge of TJC standards and assist departments in meeting those requirements.
- Oversee employment, employee relations and retention, talent acquisition and on-boarding, record management, and HR-specific training and career development programs.
- Continuously evaluate department processes to improve quality of service.
- Oversee current department standards and procedures.
- Respond to physicians, administration, and other departments on matters related to departments under direct supervision.
- Enforce health system and department policies and procedures.
- Select, hire, orient, counsel, and evaluate HR staff as needed; maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet department and health system management needs.
- Manage the Workers Compensation process and alternate duty placements.
- Serve as a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the Employee Recognition Committee.
- Investigate, manage, and resolve employee relations issues.
- Ensure organizational compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO.
- Partner with legal counsel as needed on complex employee matters.
- Lead the annual performance and compensation review process.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required.
Required Experience
- 5 to 7 years of progressive management experience in Human Resources required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to collaborate directly with physicians and other professionals on their human resources needs.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet frequent deadlines.
- Demonstrated diplomacy and commitment to teamwork.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
- Experience in HR management in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Professional certification in a Human Resources related field preferred.
- SHRM-CP / PHR or SHRM-SCP / SPHR.
Location and Work Setting
Huntsville, AL. Onsite role for HH-TOC (Orthopaedic Center).
