Director HR Operations

CHI; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 68,246 - 101,529; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement programs

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading health system in Kentucky seeks a Director of Human Resources to align business objectives with HR strategies and enhance employee relations. The role includes overseeing performance management, labor relations, and developing HR initiatives. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with extensive HR experience or a master's with relevant certifications. This full-time position offers competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to work with a large network of healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of HR experience, or a master’s with relevant HR experience.
• At least two specialty HR areas like compensation or benefits.
• Preferred certifications include PHR or SPHR.

Responsibilities

• Align business objectives with HR strategies and assess market conditions.
• Support positive employee relations and resolve job-related complaints.
• Provide coaching and guidance on management skills and performance.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Performance management

Leadership coaching

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of HR experience

Master's degree with relevant HR experience

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a strategic leader, the Director‑Human Resources aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated markets and/or divisions. The director serves as an evidence‑based consultant to executive leadership on organizational goals and strategy concerning human resource issues, including but not limited to employee relations, labor relations, performance management, training, policy application, organizational development, workforce planning, ADA interactive process and compensation. The director will lead the design and integration of key strategic initiatives within their respective facilities, proactively communicate needs to the HR department, colleagues within the Centers of Expertise (CoE) and management, and develop integrated solutions as a change agent and champion for new HR initiatives and programs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment – Partner with clients to understand and assess business direction based on the local market and CommonSpirit Health’s Strategic Plan. Create specific business plans to support HR‑related goals, address weaknesses, capitalize on strengths, and take advantage of opportunities. Work with leadership to interpret results and progress of HR goals and prepare presentations for client groups.
• Employee Relations – Serve as a resource to employees, management, and the HR team to promote and maintain positive employee relations. Proactively identify, manage, and facilitate equitable resolution of job‑related complaints and concerns.
• Labor Relations – Provide direction and support to management regarding policy and procedure interpretation and collective bargaining agreements. Partner with the Employee/Labor Relations CoE to provide education and advice on documentation and legal requirements for performance improvement and termination processes.
• Performance and Leadership Coaching – Offer advice, feedback, and development to improve leaders and their teams. Provide guidance on engagement, performance management, employee relations, training, and other HR areas, and coach leaders at all levels on management skills, conflict resolution, and communications.
• Culture – Integrate culture standards in line with CommonSpirit Health’s mission, vision, and values into business unit practices and processes to ensure a positive, desired work culture. Apply culture diagnostic tools to craft plans addressing culture development needs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7‑10 years of HR and/or leadership experience in the discipline, or a master’s degree with relevant HR experience and/or certifications.
• HR experience encompassing at least two specialty areas (e.g., compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, talent acquisition).
• Preferred credentials upon hire: Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM‑CP).

Where You’ll Work

CHI Saint Joseph Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in Kentucky, supporting over 5,000 active team members, eight hospitals, and a medical group with more than 200 locations across central and eastern Kentucky.

Benefits

At CHI Saint Joseph Health we are dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through high‑quality healthcare professionals and humankindness. We care about our team members’ well‑being and offer benefits that complement work‑life balance, such as comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness programs. CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people, serving 24 states and supporting over 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Pay Range

$49.54 – $73.70 per hour

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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