Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director role at Oceans Healthcare in DeRidder, LA (onsite) overseeing day-to-day HR operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day traditional HR duties, including recruitment and retention activities
• Handle benefits enrollments, orientation, and training coordination
• Support risk management and employee health-related functions
• Accumulate, maintain, and process payroll records; audit and process data to support accurate employee pay preparation
• Assist with defining hospital HR policies in collaboration with management and company guidelines
• Maintain current policies and procedures aligned with Joint Commission, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, applicable Federal and State regulations, Oceans Behavioral Mission, and Performance Improvement Standards
• Interpret hospital policies and regulations for both new and existing employees
• Coordinate employee communications through posted notices, memos, email, flyers, and brochures
• Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, and placement processes including advertisement placement and in-house vacancy postings
• Serve as facilitator and resource for department managers and/or administration during hiring activities
• Complete reference and background checks for prospective candidates in a timely manner
• Set up and maintain systems for recordkeeping and central personnel files
• Maintain files for active and inactive employees and ensure compliance
• Complete required paperwork for new hires, terminations, and personnel changes
• Schedule, coordinate, and implement employee orientation and Oceans Healthcare approved behavioral health de-escalation programs
• Coordinate CPR training, annual orientation for basic competency skills, and other employee training in accordance with facility standards
• Ensure employees remain current on required items including licensure, behavioral health de-escalation programs, CPR, and orientation
• Coordinate the performance appraisal and competency evaluation system
• Notify managers in advance of appraisals due or delinquent
• Assist managers with serious performance problems and disciplinary action
• Respond to requests for HR information and references from outside companies
• Handle unemployment compensation inquiries effectively
• Develop and coordinate programs that support improved employee relations
• Maintain knowledge of HR policy changes, procedures, and current HR-related developments and trends
• Maintain professional growth through organizations, workshops, seminars, and other educational endeavors
• Provide and maintain accurate time and attendance records for facility employees
• Manually enter and process payroll with 100% accuracy efficiently and on time
• Distribute and collect payroll correction forms from each department
• Prepare PTO payouts, payroll adjustments, and supplemental check requests as needed
• Prepare and submit end-of-pay period reports to the Administrator and provide overtime reporting to supervisors as requested
• Act as liaison to coordinate benefit programs and open enrollments; maintain benefit literature and records
• Assist employees with benefits inquiries
• Maintain current Workers’ Compensation records, coordinate claims information, and work with Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company by providing required information
• Submit required information to corporate within departmental deadlines
• Lead engagement and retention strategies aligned with company core beliefs and mission
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience required
• 2+ years payroll experience preferred
• 2+ years employee relations experience preferred
• Healthcare experience critical to success
• Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Versatile and flexible; able to operate in stressful situations
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines and deadlines
• Ability to work with a variety of people with sensitivity
• Excellent assertive communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize a high volume workload
• Works well with others in a stress-oriented position
• Ability to function with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interpret and adhere to company policy and procedure requirements and ensure compliance with State and Federal Laws, JCAHO, HCFA, and other regulatory boards as required
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program

Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Work Environment

• Subject to many interruptions
• Pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• May be high paced and stressful; must cope mentally and physically in the atmosphere
• Approximately 90% or more of the time spent inside a building protected from weather conditions (not necessarily temperature changes)
• May be required to travel for meetings