Region Chief HR Officer

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 by Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. With its national office in Chicago and a team of over 150000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians CommonSpirit operates more than 2000 care sites from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen -- both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

The Region Chief Human Resources Officer/Vice President-Human Resources (Region CHRO) provides strategic and functional oversight for all Human Resources activities within their geographic and operational scope. Leading a team of human resources professionals the Region CHRO is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and timely human resources services to their regional business partners and ensures the efficient implementation of a single CommonSpirit Health Human Resources delivery model which aligns local HR structures processes and systems with Organizational HR strategies. Applies human resources expertise in support of the strategic business objectives of CommonSpirit Health.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic and functional oversight for all human resources activities within their Region.
Ensure the efficient implementation of a single CommonSpirit Health Human Resources delivery model which aligns local HR structures processes and systems with Organizational HR strategies.
Develop and implement a comprehensive regional People strategy that is aligned with Organizational initiatives and the ministrys s business goals and objectives.
Foster partnerships across the People team and Centers of Excellence to deliver value-added service to all clients and employees.
Serve as a strategic business advisor to regional business leaders regarding key Organizational and management issues. Provide advice and consultation on a wide array of issues within their scope including dispute resolution performance management interpretation and application of policies and procedures etc.
Manage the implementation and consistent application of policies procedures and programs that support human resources operations. Ensure all HR functions within their area of responsibility are compliant with relevant laws regulations and best practices.
Support the development of CommonSpirits culture and serve as a cultural ambassador modeling positive leadership behaviors.

Proactively engage employees to improve working relationships build morale and increase productivity and retention; communicate openly and frequently keeping staff informed of Organizational events and other pertinent information.
Effectively communicate and support CommonSpirits mission and strategic vision.
Apply human resources expertise in support of the strategic business objectives of CommonSpirit Health.
Maintain ultimate responsibility for the quality and timeliness of all human resources services delivered by their teams across the Region.
Oversees the development of and adherence to annual budgets for all functional areas of responsibility.
Build a culture within areas of direct responsibility to set and implement organizational goals that support the mission and values of CommonSpirit Health.
Manages staff that report up to the position; periodically provide ELT insights and strategic updates at team meetings; support CommonSpirits Culture and Employee Engagement initiatives.
Serve on internal management boards and committees as requested.
Responsible for remaining knowledgeable on Healthcare Industrys trends directions major issues regulatory considerations and trendsetters; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Required Education and Experience:

Masters degree or a combination of education and/or additional job-related experience in lieu of the degree.
Minimum of ten (10) years leading and executing progressive business workforce and operational strategies; Five years experience in all aspects of the planning design management and administration of Human Resources policies programs and practices.

Required Licensure and Certifications:

PHR SPHR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training:

Initiating and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the organization (e.g. customers patients peers cross-functional partners external vendors and alliance partners) to advance business goals.

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