Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Director for Human Resources to join our team in Lexington, KY.

In collaboration with the Regional Vice President, the Human Resources Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling of the Human Resources function to promote effective and efficient utilization of personnel; plans, develops, coordinates, and administers policies, procedures and programs that relate to all phases of the Human Resources function.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates to establish, implement, and track short and long range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies and operating procedures.
• Ensures that policies, procedures, and employment practices support the needs of the workforce and the organization and are in compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement systems/processes to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and develop/implement training programs to address developmental needs.
• Provides local administration of insurance, retirement, and other benefits programs; evaluates and develops recommendations for improvements to employer sponsored benefit programs.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight to the staff wage and salary programs; ensures regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels necessary to attract and retain qualified staff.
• Provides direction and oversight in the development and implementation of employee relations strategies and programs designed to minimize and mediate workplace disputes, and to foster a positive, healthy, and productive work environment.
• Participate in HR cross-business initiatives to maximize organizational effectiveness, drive HR process simplification and deliver service excellence.
• Ensures a safe and secure work environment. Stay abreast of workers compensation issues and trends and contribute to effective program management.
• Achieve and implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives and strategies to ensure a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace for all employees.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in human resources, business or healthcare administration preferred. Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years operational/administrative management experience in human resources.
• Healthcare experience highly preferred.
• Industry certification preferred (HRCI, SHRM).

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