Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director  

Utica-Rome, New York  

Our client is seeking a Human Resources Director who is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of the Human Resources function for the healthcare organization. This role provides leadership in recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and workplace health and safety, while ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws and healthcare regulations. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all human resources functions across the healthcare organization, including talent acquisition and retention, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, and workplace health and safety. 

• Develop and execute the human resources strategy aligned with organizational goals and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and change management. 

• Lead, coach, and develop the Human Resources team to drive high performance, accountability, and professional growth. 

• Promote a culture of safety, compassion, diversity, equity, inclusion, and patient-centered care while fostering positive employee relations through effective communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and timely investigation of employee concerns. 

• Establish, implement, and maintain human resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and healthcare-specific regulations, including EEO, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, licensure, certifications, and mandatory training requirements. 

• Oversee compensation and benefits programs, including wage and salary administration, competitive salary structures, benchmarking, and compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. 

• Manage human resources systems and workforce analytics, including monitoring turnover, vacancy rates, overtime, labor costs, and unemployment compensation, including representation at hearings when necessary. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required. 

• 7-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, with demonstrated supervisory experience. 

• Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications; experience with platforms such as iSolved, Lawson, PeopleSoft, or Oracle preferred. 

SALARY RANGE: 

• $100,000 - $130,000 annual salary  

M3 Placement and Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.