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Human Resources ManagerDirector
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hettinger, ND - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 68000 - 120000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Human Resources Manager / Director
Location: 1000 Highway 12 Hettinger ND 58639
Type: Full-Time On-Site
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: $68000 to $120000 annually depending on qualifications and title level
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: 1000 Highway 12 Hettinger ND 58639
Type: Full-Time On-Site
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: $68000 to $120000 annually depending on qualifications and title level
FLSA Status: Exempt
About West River Health Services
West River Health Services is a Critical Access Hospital and integrated rural health system serving Hettinger ND and the surrounding southwestern North Dakota region. With approximately 250 employees across acute care clinic long-term care and ancillary services WRHS is the primary healthcare provider for a wide geographic area. This role sits at the center of the organizations people strategy and reports directly to the CEO.Position Summary
WRHS is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as its senior Human Resources leader. The final title HR Manager or HR Director will be determined based on the selected candidates qualifications and depth of experience. This is a hands-on full-scope role with direct CEO access supervision of HR support staff and ownership of all HR functions across the organization.Key Responsibilities
- Lead employee relations investigations disciplinary processes and terminations
- Manage full-cycle recruitment with emphasis on clinical technical and hard-to-fill positions
- Maintain compliance with federal and state employment law (ADA FMLA FLSA Title VII) and applicable CMS/HIPAA requirements
- Administer compensation structures and employee benefits programs; support market benchmarking
- Provide managers with tools and guidance for performance management and corrective action
- Oversee HR operations: onboarding offboarding HRIS data integrity and employee records
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on workforce and culture matters
- Supervise and develop HR support staff
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible HR experience with at least 2 years in a lead or management role
- Working knowledge of federal employment law and multi-function HR operations
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels
- Healthcare setting experience Critical Access Hospital rural health clinic or long-term care
- SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR certification
- Experience recruiting in a rural or geographically constrained market
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range of $68000 to $120000 annually commensurate with qualifications and title level (Manager or Director). West River Health Services offers a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance for candidates from outside the region. Compensation is benchmarked against the North Dakota Hospital Associations Healthcare Compensation Survey and reflects the scope and market for this role in western North Dakota.West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Required Experience:
Director
