Director, Human Resources - Monroe Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead HR initiatives across the network entity or hospital.

This role reports to the Entity President and oversees recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and policies. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in HR leadership, strong decision‑making and communication skills, and expertise with HRIS/ATS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Minimum of five to seven years of Human Resources or related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, HRIS/ATS.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls various Human Resources programs, including recruitment and training, compensation and benefits, employee relations and policies and procedures.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to promote a positive employer-employee relationship and high employee satisfaction.
• Advises management on disciplinary actions, promotions, transfers, salary recommendations, policy interpretations, terminations and grievances.
• Proactively identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR; acts as primary contact with labor counsel and outside agencies.
• Supervises HR staff; interfaces with community groups and maintains communications.
• Attends meetings and serves on task forces related to Entity operations and HR initiatives.
• Maintains OSHA logs and handles workers’ compensation claims.
• Ensures Entity employee data is correctly entered into reporting systems; handles unemployment claims and hearings.
• Prepares for and participates in internal and external regulatory reviews including Joint Commission.
• Oversees planning of service awards functions and United Way campaign.
• Collaborates with Network HR admin team and other Entity HR Directors to accomplish essential functions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

HRIS/ATS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS/ATS

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Director, Human Resources is responsible to lead the HR initiatives and programs for the Network Entity or Hospital. Position reports to the Entity President with an informal reporting relationship to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls various Human Resources programs, including recruitment and training, compensation and benefits, employee relations and policies and procedures.

• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish and maintain a positive employer-employee relationship to promote a high level of employee satisfaction.

• Advises management on various issues involving disciplinary actions, promotions, transfers, salary recommendations, policy interpretations, terminations and grievances.

• Proactively identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the Human Resources function. Monitors exposure for the Hospital. Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance. Acts as the primary contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies.

• Supervises HR staff.

• Interfaces with various community groups and maintains public and administrative communications.

• Attends meetings and serves on task forces related to Entity operations and Human Resources initiatives.

• Maintains OSHA logs and handles worker’s compensation claims.

• Ensures Entity employee data is correctly entered into employee reporting systems.

• Handles unemployment claims and challenges when appropriate; attends hearings.

• Prepares for and participates in internal and external regulatory reviews including Joint Commission.

• Oversees planning of service awards functions and United Way campaign.

• Collaborates with the Network HR administrative team and other Entity HR Directors to accomplish essential functions.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 7 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Standing/walking up to 1 hour per day, 15 minutes at a time. Frequently uses fingers/hands for typing, computer entry, etc. Twisting and turning of hands occasionally. Occasionally carries, pushes or pulls an object up to 25 lbs. Occasionally stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general and near vision.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five to seven years of Human Resources or related experience required. Demonstrated leadership skills and strong decision-making skills required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required. Strong computer skills required: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, HRIS/ATS.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.