Healthcare HR Director: Strategic People Leader

Wallowacountychamber; Oregon; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital seeks a strategic, relationship-driven HR Director to strengthen the employee experience, develop leaders, and support our mission of providing premier healthcare. Reporting to the CEO, this role leads HR strategy and operations to promote workforce stability and a positive workplace culture.

The Director will partner with executives on workforce planning, manage recruitment and onboarding, and oversee investigations, compliance, and performance management across the

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional or managerial HR generalist experience; healthcare experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent HR work experience.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or HRCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and operations in alignment with the hospital's mission.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Develop leaders through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Advise on employee relations, investigations, and compliance.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and HR processes with Finance partners.
• Engage in organizational governance and confidential, ethical stewardship.

Skills

Strategic HR planning

Employee relations

Leadership development

Communication

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelors in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/HRCP certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Wallowa Memorial Hospital seeks a strategic, relationship-driven HR Director to strengthen the employee experience, develop leaders, and support our mission of providing premier healthcare. Reporting to the CEO, this role leads HR strategy and operations to promote workforce stability and a positive workplace culture.

The Director will partner with executives on workforce planning, manage recruitment and onboarding, and oversee investigations, compliance, and performance management across the