Employment Status:Full Time (72-80 Hours Per Pay Period)Job Category:Administrative & ProfessionalJOB SUMMARY:Directly responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all facets of the Human Resources and Employee Health departments.
Advises the Executive Team on all issues as it relates to and impacts Human Resources and Employee Health departments and the organization.
Works collaboratively & cooperatively with colleagues to accomplish the strategic goals and to achieve & enhance the mission of the hospital.
Fosters and maintains an atmosphere that encourages professionalism.
Promotes efficiency through sound & effective cost measureswith a primary focus of providing quality health care.The Director of Human Resources act as a strategic business partner to the leadership team.
This position oversees and directs the Human Resources function and program related to compensation, benefits, HRIS, and employee relations/engagement.
This position is responsible to develop organization strategies, providing analysis, and making recommendations to accomplish organization objectives.Designs and implements training initiatives and assessment of outcomes as it relates to strategic impact.
In partnership with EVP, COO participates in strategic planning and discussion at all levels of leadership on workforce engagement issues, programs, and analysis in support of effective workforce development.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum five (5) – eight (8) years human resources experience, at least three (3) years of which are in a management capacityExperience in coaching employees and management through complex issues maintaining a high level of confidentialityAbility to make recommendations to effectively resolves problems or issuesMust possess current working knowledge of Los Angeles county, California state and federal laws and regulations related to working hours, conditions, pay practice, labor relations, recruitment, benefit administration and record keeping requirementsMust be computer literate and knowledgeable with HR/Payroll computerized information systemsMust have general mathematic skills and general knowledge of budgetingMust have experience with DNV or TJCMust have excellent written and oral skillsEDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business or public administration or a related fieldMaster’s degree preferredLICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employmentPHR or SPHR preferredMUST HAVES:All required licensures, certifications, mandatory education; along with annual occupational health screenings must be completed prior to the expiration date or by the end of the month in which they are due.
Reference the Educational Requirements: Must Haves, Mandatory and Unit Based policy (in electronic policy management system) for the specific requirements for this position.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are the essential job functions for this position.
The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description.
Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others):Acts as a strategic business partner, change agent and counsel to the leadership team.Provides leadership with guidance on organizational structure and staff utilization.Develops and implements HR policy and procedures in support of organization business objectives.Initiates change or modification to current policies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, competitive practices, and operational objectives.Oversees the implementation of Human Resources programs through Human Resources staff.
Monitors administration to established standards and procedures.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies.Improves the operational effectiveness of the HR function and measure organization impact of HR initiatives.Manages the Talent Acquisition team to develop comprehensive recruiting plans to meet the current and future talent needs of the organization.Accountable for the implementation/management of programs that will minimize employee turnover.Oversees employee programs and services to support organization morale and employee engagement.Ensures disciplinary action up to and including termination is administered in a fair and appropriate manner.Oversees the administration of benefit programs, recruitment and leaves of absence of the facility.Administrates the worker’s compensation program to obtain planned results.Oversee the modified duty program.Responsible for implementing programs and training to minimize the frequency and severity of employee injuries.Collaborates with Executive Team and HR Team to implement cost-effective compensation and benefit programs.
Ensuring compensation program is fair, consistent, and competitive with market.
Partner with benefit broker to negotiate, execute, and administer employee benefit plans.Monitors HR metrics and identify key strategic initiatives to influence and drive changes to achieve goals.Maintains responsibility for organization compliance with federal, state, and local legislation pertaining to all personnel matters.Reviews and makes recommendations to executive team for improvement of the organization’s policies, procedures, and practices.Oversees the AQMD program.The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH:Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.
Conducts self in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner during all interactions.
Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.
Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.
Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the workplace.
Maintains a safe environment for self and others.Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting.
Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes.
Participates in education activities and process implementation.
Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers, and visitors.The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job.
They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances.
Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees, and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.Occasional travel may be required.Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Key for Physical DemandsContinuous66 to 100% of the timeFrequent33 to 65% of the timeOccasional0 to 32% of the time Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient CareFrequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking.Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.