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Community Health · 15 hours ago

Chief Human Resource Officer

RUTLAND, VT, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs and a focus on wellness. The Chief Human Resource Officer will develop and coordinate the implementation of Human Resources policies and programs, advising senior management on HR issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.

CommunitiesDentalHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the entire organization

Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale

Identifies legal requirements and government reporting, regulations affecting Human Resources function (e.g. OSHA, EEO, TEFRA, ERISA, Wage & Hour, etc.) requested or required for compliance

Approves all information submitted. Acts as primary contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies

Protects interests of employees and the organization in accordance with Community Health Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations. Approves recommendations for terminations

Reviews employee appeals through complaint procedure

Establish wage and salary structure, pay policies, performance appraisal programs, employee benefit programs and services and company safety and health programs

Establishes standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures

Defines all Human Resources programs, and authority/responsibility of Human Resources within those programs. Provides necessary education and materials to line management and employees -workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports

Selects and coordinates use of Human Resources consultants, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators, training specialists, labor counsel and other outside sources

Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs and practices to keep the organization abreast with current practice and informed of new developments

Directs the preparation and maintenance of such reports and records as are necessary to carry out functions of department

Prepares periodic reports to top management as necessary or requested

Responsible and evaluated for upholding Community Health’s Corporate Compliance Program

Keeps supervisors informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of objectives, and those which are not being addressed adequately at the line management level

Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Develops and recommends budget. Authorizes expenditures in accordance with budget. Approves budget and expense of subordinates

Develops short and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure and staffing requirements

Assures that the duties, responsibilities, and authority of each job are clearly defined, effective, and communicated to incumbents

Assures that qualified personnel are selected and that the orientation and on-the-job training programs are conducted and effective

Ensures that the Community Health performance appraisal system is administered effectively

Assumes that a positive employee relations position is maintained. Ensures that Community Health management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced

Assures that effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility. Where appropriate, informs employees as to plans and progress

Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policy or practices

Remains current with trends and practices in field of expertise. Assumes other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed

Assumes other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementEmployment/Labor LawsCompensation/Benefits AdministrationOrganizational PlanningEmployee RelationsTrainingDevelopmentParticipative ManagementJudgment SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent

5-8 years' experience gained through increasingly responsible management position within Human Resources

Knowledge of federal and state employment/labor laws, clinic policies

Knowledge of compensations/benefits administration

Knowledge of how to conduct wage/salary and employee satisfaction surveys; to mediate personnel grievances/disputes; to analyze human resources data for critical indicators

Specialized skill and/or training in organizational planning, compensation, preventive labor relations

Membership in associations which would enhance effective Human Resources Management

Generalist background with broad knowledge of employment, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training and development

Well-developed administrative and management skills

Must have full and complete knowledge and understanding of all Community Health policies

Must maintain a good professional relationship with Administration, management and staff

High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities

Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature flexible

Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

Participative management style – advocate team concept

Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but be able to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities

Results and people oriented, but have sound and reasoned judgment – ability to balance other business considerations. Service oriented, but assertive/persuasive