Director of Human Resources

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance, while safeguarding confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires at least five years in HR and a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with strong communication, leadership, and policy development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
• In lieu of degree, 5 years relevant HR experience may be considered
• Minimum five (5) years related HR experience required
• Experience with employment regulations (Federal/Alaska) and HIPAA
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise job descriptions for company positions.
• Post job openings and screen applicants.
• Conduct new employee processing and orientation.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and background checks.
• Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct exit interviews and manage employee grievances.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Recruitment

Policy compliance

HIPAA compliance

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

5 years HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

TITLE: Director of Human Resources
REPORTS TO:CEO
WORK WEEK: Anticipate 40 hours per week as needed to accomplish tasks
WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: Low

SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT
The purpose of this position is to provide human resources support and guidance to the management and personnel of PCHS. Has overall responsibility for coordinating day-to-day HR activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Develop and/or revise job descriptions for Company positions by using appropriate data-gathering sources.
• Post job openings in accordance with Company policy. Screen job applicants.
• Conduct new employee processing and orientation.
• Coordinate employee recruitment activities.
• Initiate and ensure background checks (e.g., checking references, fingerprinting, and criminal checks.)
• Responsible for overseeing privileging and credentialing professional staff and monitoring compliance.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of performance evaluations.
• Oversee enrollment and administration of employee benefits.
• Maintain personnel files and records to adhere to Company policy and legislative mandate.
• Responsible for coordinating the investigation and resolution of employee grievances.
• Responsible for overseeing current licensure status on all professional employees.
• Responsible for conducting exit interviews.
• Answer employee questions regarding benefit-related issues. Work with Benefits Manager on individual employee records and files to resolve specific benefits problems.
• Responsible for overseeing payroll processing and associated duties (management of personnel database and electronic time sheets, distribution of checks and/or pay stubs, etc.).
• Responsible for Salary and Retirement Administration Plan adherence.

LEGAL CONCEPTS

• Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee records and information.
• Follows federal, state and local legal guidelines
• Maintains HIPAA compliance
• Maintains OSHA compliance
• Reports any evidence of abuse or neglect to appropriate official

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or directly related field preferred. In lieu of degree, 5 years relevant HR experience may be considered.
License: No license required, PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
Experience: Minimum five (5) years related work experience.

Job Requirements:

• Possess a working knowledge of Federal and State (Alaska) employment regulations.
• Be able to operate computer systems and possess advanced computer skills.
• Possess “people skills” and enjoy working in a health care setting.
• Must be computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office Products and be able to type 45 wpm.
• Apply computer techniques to support office operations.
• Expected to read and respond timely to emails through Outlook.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have the ability to prepare clear and understandable written documentation and communication materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with employees when conveying information and resolving issues.
• Demonstrate leadership, interpersonal, budget development and management skills.
• Working knowledge of health care industry.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a diverse set of employees and with multiple disciplines in both clinic and administrative settings.
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility.
• Positive management style.
• Must pass state required background and drug test.

CONTACT INFO

• Patty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, 907-260-5017, [e-mail]
• Website: www.pchsak.org

PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.