Human Resources Director, North Texas Medical Center, Gainesville, TX

The Human Resources Director reports to the CEO for the direction, coordination and overall management of the Human Resource function.  The Human Resources Director is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling of the human resources functions of the institution to promote the effective and efficient utilization of hospital personnel for the North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas. 

The Human Resource Director must identify, plan, coordinate, and implement strategic objectives for the HR department to ensure the organization’s overall effectiveness. The HR Director is responsible for recruiting, employment, as well as employee relations and communications. This responsibility includes ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local government regulations as they relate to the human resources function. The HR Director develops and recommends human resources practices and procedures that assist in the growth of the facility, is responsible for the oversight of the Employee Health/Education department, serves as a part of the Administrative Team, and participates in Administrative Call rotation.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides and adheres to confidentiality of Hospital business.
• Works with Administration to determine salaries, compensation issues and other human resources policies and procedures. 
• Responsible for overseeing the employee benefits program.
• Serves as a resource for compliance of relevant federal, state and local registration relating to Human Resources, i.e., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Affirmative Action, ADA, FMLA.
• Assumes the responsibility for complying with federal, state and local government regulations. 
• Manages human resources administrative functions including personnel files, applicant tracking, turnover and all other personnel actions and administrative responsibilities of the Human Resources function. 
• Prepares for and represents the organization in unemployment claims. 
• Responsible for overview of all Workers’ Compensation claims with insurance carriers. 
• Responsible for Employee Benefits, FMLA, and Worker’s Compensation.
• Maintains the role as Employee Advocate, provides guidance and expertise to employees and management in resolving personnel problems, issues, and/or grievances. 
• Maintains a sensitive, fair and impartial approach to dealing with employees. 
• Mediates conflicts between employees and management to resolve misunderstandings, facilitate communication to promote effective working relationships. 
• Interacts with department directors on a wide range of staff performance issues. 
• Develops and evaluates recruiting resources and strategies. 
• Coordinates all aspects of collecting and documenting job applications, screening applications for job openings, posting and advertising job openings, counseling, and terminating employees.
• Refers qualified applicants to department managers for posted openings. 
• Responsible for pre-employment background checks and physicals.
• Explains/provides termination information, answers questions. 
• Maintains job descriptions for the organization. 
• Responsible for documentation and processing of employee evaluations. 
• Obtains legal opinion when confronted with unusual, complex situations. 
• Meets all applicable regulatory requirements, including but not limited to; state, federal and CMS Conditions of Participation requirements. 
• Ensures that departments supervised are clean and provide a safe environment in which employees and patients are protected from physical, chemical and biomed hazards. 

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources or related field required

• Recent experience in Human Resources in the hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local registration relating to Human Resources, i.e., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Affirmative Action, ADA and FMLA
• Five years of progressively responsible, successful management experience in hospital human resource management or directly related field.
• UKG experience or similar system preferred
• License/Certifications: HRCI PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred

Required Skills

• Must be able to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple projects and tasks, with attention to detail.
• Must have leadership, management and organizational skills. The ability to resolve human resource problems quickly and effectively, and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Must display a high degree of emotional maturity while keeping difficult situations in proper perspective.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, in a tactful and diplomatic manner that demonstrates exceptional customer service.
• Considerable knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and practices; and state and federal laws.
• Knowledge of accreditation, licensure & regulatory standards; experience participating in surveys.
• Strong interpersonal skills, personal work ethic and high degree of personal integrity.
• Must excel in personal interactions and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and interactions with executives, directors, managers, supervisors, employees and the public.

About North Texas Medical Center:

The Gainesville Hospital District, doing business as North Texas Medical Center (NTMC) has been serving the citizens of Gainesville and Cooke County since 1975. NTMC is a full-service rural hospital that offers many of the services typically found in urban areas to include: Home Health, Swing Beds, Cardiac Diagnostics & Rehab and Surgery. NTMC is located approximately 60 miles north of Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, five miles south of the Texas–Oklahoma border at the Intersection of I-35 and U.S. Highway 82 in Gainesville, Texas. 

About Community Hospital Corporation – HELP WHERE HOSPITALS NEED IT®

Community Hospital Corporation owns, manages and consults with hospitals through three distinct organizations – CHC Hospitals, CHC Consulting and CHC ContinueCARE, which share a common purpose to guide, support and enhance the mission of community hospitals and healthcare providers. Based in Plano, Texas, CHC provides the resources and experience community hospitals need to improve quality outcomes, patient satisfaction and financial performance. 

CHC is continuing to grow, and seeks talented individuals who will contribute to our growth while embracing our mission to guide, support and enhance the mission of community hospitals and healthcare providers. 

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources and other benefits

NTMC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.