Executive Director Human Resources

Firefly Recruiting; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas hospital seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to join its leadership team during a period of transformation. This role will build and lead the HR department from the ground up while participating at the executive level.

You will influence culture, recruitment, retention, and long-term organizational strategy, and lead HR operations and change initiatives across the hospital. This confidential, high-impact opportunity offers potential for long-term growth and influence

Qualifications

• HR Director / executive HR leadership experience
• Healthcare or hospital HR experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading teams and organizational change
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employee relations, and talent strategy

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the HR department from the ground up
• Participate at the executive level alongside hospital leadership
• Influence culture, recruitment, retention, and long-term strategy
• Lead HR operations and drive high-impact change initiatives

Skills

Executive leadership

HR strategy

Talent management

Employee relations

Change management

Compliance

Culture building

Job description

A respected West Texas hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to join its leadership team during an exciting time of transformation.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven HR leader to build and lead the HR department from the ground up while participating at the executive level alongside newly appointed hospital leadership. This role will have direct influence on culture, recruitment, retention, and long-term organizational strategy.

Key Highlights:

• Executive leadership role
• Build your team from scratch
• Work alongside new hospital leadership
• Drive culture, talent strategy, and HR operations
• High-impact position with long-term growth potential

Ideal Background:

• HR Director / Executive HR leadership experience
• Healthcare or hospital HR experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading teams and organizational change
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employee relations, and talent strategy

Why Apply?

This is a rare chance to step into a confidential executive role where you can make an immediate impact, influence strategy, and help shape the future of a growing healthcare organization.