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TalentRise, An Aleron Company · 1 week ago

Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development

Buffalo-Niagara Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

TalentRise is excited to partner with Excelsior Orthopaedics, a leader in patient-centered musculoskeletal care in Western New York, to find a Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development. This role is crucial for shaping the organization's culture and talent strategy while overseeing a talented HR team to enhance organizational excellence and compliance in a collaborative healthcare environment.

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Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Barbara Strother

Responsibilities

Serve as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and decision-making

Lead organizational development initiatives that strengthen culture, improve the team member experience, and support change management efforts

Conduct workforce planning to meet current and future staffing needs aligned with growth

Lead and mentor an HR team that provides consultative support to multiple clinical, administrative, and operational departments

Develop strong partnerships with leaders and managers to guide performance management

Oversee HR systems, workflows, policies, and data management to ensure efficiency and integrity

Design and implement training, leadership development, and staff education programs

Build internal capabilities through coaching, performance planning, and succession planning frameworks

Oversee full-cycle recruitment strategies, ensuring the attraction, hiring, and retention of high-performing team members and clinical talent

Implement competitive and equitable compensation strategies in partnership with executive leadership

Drive retention efforts through onboarding optimization, engagement programs, career development pathways, and workforce analytics

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare-specific regulations

Maintain and update HR and organizational policies, ensuring alignment with legal standards and operational needs

Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for employment-related risk management

Oversee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness initiatives

Work closely with the Sr. Benefits Coordinator to manage FMLA, ADA, and other leave processes with accuracy and compassion

Work closely with the CFO and Sr. Benefits Coordinator to provide leadership and oversight of the organization’s self-funded health plan, working closely with brokers and third-party administrators to optimize plan performance, cost, and team member experience

Qualification

HR leadership experienceStrategic HR initiativesFederalState lawsHealthcare industry experienceHR compliance best practicesSelf-funded insurance managementProfessional certificationBachelor’s degreeOrganizational developmentTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related degree preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant professional experience and training will be considered in lieu of a degree

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within healthcare or another regulated industry

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CEBS, or related professional certification desirable

Demonstrated experience leading HR teams and functioning as a strategic partner to senior leaders

Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance best practices

Experience managing or overseeing a self-funded insurance environment

Proven success designing and executing strategic HR and organizational development initiatives