DIR HR OPERATIONS

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Director of HR Shared Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for centralized HR operations.

The role shapes scalable service models to support efficient, consistent HR delivery across the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 7–10 years of HR experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in HR operations or shared services environments.
• Knowledge of HR systems and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and Lead HR Shared Services functions including HR operations, employee transactions, and service center activities.
• Design and implement scalable shared services strategies.
• Establish and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Drive process improvements using Lean or similar methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and business partners.
• Oversee HR systems to ensure data integrity and usability.
• Lead change management initiatives.
• Manage vendors and service providers.
• Develop and manage departmental budget.
• Coach and develop HR team members.

Skills

Leadership

HR Operations

Lean Methodologies

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Change Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Job description

Director, Human Resources Operations

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

On-site | Knoxville, TN

Covenant Health Overview:

Covenant Health is the region’s top-performing healthcare network with 10hospitals,outpatient and specialtyservices,andCovenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes "Best Employer" seven times.

Position Summary:

The Director of HR Shared Services (HR Operations) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for centralized HR service delivery. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing shared services models that support efficient, consistent, and high-quality HR operations across the organization. The Director partners closely with HR leadership and business leaders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and to enhance the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and Lead HR Shared Services functions including HR operations, employee transactions, and service center activities.
• Design and implement scalable shared services strategies.
• Establish and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Drive process improvements using Lean or similar methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and business partners.
• Oversee HR systems to ensure data integrity and usability.
• Lead change management initiatives.
• Manage vendors and service providers.
• Develop and manage departmental budget.
• Coach and develop HR team members.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Minimum Experience:

7–10 years of HR experience with leadership responsibilities. Experience in HR operations or shared services environments. Knowledge of HR systems and compliance requirements.

Licensure Requirement:

None