Director of Human Resources

Position Overview

Copley Hospital, situated in Morrisville/Stowe, Vermont, seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the hospital's HR operations. This pivotal role oversees operational, financial, programmatic, and employee-related activities for the HR department, ensuring all endeavors align with the hospital’s strategic goals. Primary duties include managing daily HR operations, budget oversight, financial governance, and labor relations, including interactions with bargaining units. The Director collaborates with multiple stakeholders to coordinate HR functions across the institution.

This opportunity offers Full-Time and Part-Time options with various shifts available, including Per Diem roles. Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing their motivation to work at Copley Hospital, reasons for their current career transition, and their interest in this geographic region.

Compensation

The role provides a salary ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 annually, adjusted according to experience, education, skills, and market factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead union relations by managing contract negotiations and grievance processes.
• Implement new Human Resource Information Systems and time/attendance tracking platforms.
• Exhibit expertise across all HR lifecycle components.
• Promote a care environment centered on patients and their families.
• Analyze organizational changes' impact on staff and devise effective change management strategies.
• Incorporate organizational mission, vision, and values into HR policies and programs.
• Develop operational projects with measurable objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to set goals, objectives, and strategies.
• Thrive in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
• Provide progress reports on finance, clinical activity, quality, safety, marketing, and human resources performance to leadership.
• Create a fulfilling workplace that supports professional development and job satisfaction among healthcare employees.
• Conduct interviews to recruit top tier talent aligning with HR needs.
• Design and enforce strategies for recruitment and retention that foster leadership culture.
• Continuously pursue personal professional development.
• Evaluate managerial and staff developmental needs and supply necessary resources.
• Ensure that ethical standards and core values guide daily work.
• Maintain ongoing communication with physicians, academic leaders, and hospital administrators to ensure alignment across programs.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, human resources management, or related fields is required.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• At least seven years of leadership experience within health system management.
• Experience managing HR projects and implementing time and attendance systems is an asset.
• Certification as Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) is desirable.