Chief People Officer, HR Strategy & Culture

Oaklawn-Hospital; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn-Hospital in Marshall, MI seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to serve as the senior HR leader and strategic advisor to the President & CEO. This role will shape people strategy, workforce planning, engagement, and leadership development across the organization.

The EDHR will lead a team supporting roughly 1,200 staff, ensuring compliant, values-driven programs and an employer of choice in healthcare. Strong collaboration with clinical and operational leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, organizational leadership, healthcare administration, or related field.
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent senior HR certification within one year of hire.
• Seven years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience.
• FEMA courses (IS-100.HCb, IS-200.HCa, IS-700.a, IS-800.b) within 90 days of hire.
• Experience leading HR strategy within a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior human capital executive and strategic advisor to CEO and Leadership Team.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with Oaklawn's mission and priorities.
• Lead HR operations including workforce planning, talent acquisition, engagement, and development.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and analytics.
• Partner with leaders to foster a culture of accountability, engagement and service excellence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive collaboration

Leadership

Workforce analytics

Communication

Change management

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field

SPHR or SHRM-SCP or equivalent

Job description

Oaklawn-Hospital in Marshall, MI seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to serve as the senior HR leader and strategic advisor to the President & CEO. This role will shape people strategy, workforce planning, engagement, and leadership development across the organization.

The EDHR will lead a team supporting roughly 1,200 staff, ensuring compliant, values-driven programs and an employer of choice in healthcare. Strong collaboration with clinical and operational leaders is essential.