The Human Resources Director is responsible for leading managing and executing all HR functions including recruitment staffing strategies employee relations compensation and benefits administration performance management compliance HRIS oversight training and development and employee engagement initiatives. This leadership role partners closely with executive and departmental leadership to ensure HR practices support the districts mission culture and strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic direction for all HR functions and initiatives.
Partner with district leadership to align HR goals with organizational objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor on all workforce-related matters.
Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for positions across the district.
Implement equitable and inclusive hiring practices.
Oversee onboarding and orientation to support successful new hire integration.
Serve as the primary resource for employee concerns conflict resolution and workplace investigations.
Coach and advise supervisors on employee performance communication and leadership.
Oversee employee engagement initiatives including the Activities Committee and Wellness Committee.
Develop administer and continuously improve compensation and benefits programs.
Ensure offerings remain competitive and compliant with regulations.
Support employees with benefit-related questions and processes.
Oversee the development and implementation of training programs.
Manage performance evaluation processes and provide tools for supervisor success.
Lead recognition programs engagement surveys and retention efforts.
Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to improve workforce stability.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws (FMLA FLSA EEO OSHA etc.).
Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure organization-wide understanding.
Identify and mitigate HR-related risks.
Implement and support safety and OSHA compliance initiatives.
Oversee district-wide employee wellness programs.
Manage HRIS accuracy reporting and HR data analytics to support decision-making.
Qualifications
Education:
Required: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Healthcare Administration or a related field.
Preferred: Masters degree in a related field.
Experience:
Leadership experience in Human Resources including recruitment employee relations compliance compensation and HRIS systems.
Experience with wellness or safety initiatives preferred.
Healthcare HR experience is a plus but not required.
Skills & Abilities
Strong leadership communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
High level of professionalism confidentiality and integrity.
Company Policy:
Hemphill County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex pregnancy sexual orientation age religion creed national origin gender identity disability military/veteran status genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of Hemphill County Hospital District.
Hemphill County Hospital District is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email or call 1-.
Required Experience:
Director