Human Resources Director

Company Overview

Sentara Health is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care system with more than 135 years of service, focused on improving health every day. It ranks among the larger health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast and operates 12 hospitals in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, including 10 Magnet-recognized facilities. Its health plan arm supports more than 1 million members across Virginia and Florida.

The organization is known for strong clinical outcomes, patient safety, and innovation. It has earned several recognitions, including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes “America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), “Best Employer for Veterans” (2022, 2023), “Best Employer for Women” (2020), and a place in IBM Watson Health’s “Top 15 Health Systems.”

Role Summary

This full-time, on-site Human Resources Director position is based in Bluffton, SC. The role provides both strategic direction and hands-on HR leadership to help meet business objectives. It involves guiding policy interpretation, partnering with leaders on workforce planning, advising on organizational structure and change efforts, and supporting a workplace culture that is fair, inclusive, and respectful.

Key Responsibilities

The role covers employee relations, leadership coaching, performance management support, compliance oversight, and HR program execution. It also includes analyzing workforce data, strengthening hiring and retention approaches, and working closely with senior leadership on engagement, employee development, and succession planning. In addition, the position leads HR initiatives, supports training for managers and staff, and helps ensure communication across the organization remains clear and consistent.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR leadership experience, with a background in strategy, workforce planning, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Deep understanding of HR policy creation, rollout, and communication across varied employee groups.
• Strong employee relations experience, including handling conflict, conducting investigations, coaching managers, and encouraging a positive workplace.
• Practical experience with performance management processes such as goal setting, feedback, reviews, and development planning.
• Good working knowledge of labor and employment law, including federal and state compliance requirements and risk reduction practices.
• Strong communication, influence, and relationship-building abilities with leaders at multiple levels.
• Ability to review HR data and metrics and use insights to support decisions and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree is implied but not fully specified in the source.

Additional Information

The source emphasizes Sentara Health’s mission, scale, and awards, and highlights its culture and community presence through social media. No compensation, number of openings, start date, or application deadline were provided.