Human Resource Director

Open Health Care Clinics; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Health Care Clinics is looking for a Director of Human Resources in Baton Rouge to manage the comprehensive HR functions, including recruitment, compliance, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in HR leadership, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree.

This role requires a strategic thinker with SHRM certifications preferred and the ability to align HR initiatives with organizational goals. Strong communication skills are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10+ years in HR, with significant experience in a management or leadership role.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with company goals.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters.
• Oversee payroll administration and employee benefit programs.
• Develop performance appraisal systems and workforce development initiatives.
• Manage the HR budget and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Human Resources is directly responsible for the overall administration and daily management of the comprehensive human resources function for the entire organization. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment/retention, workforce development plan, compensation and benefits management, payroll administration, employee orientation/onboarding, employment training, performance management, employee relations, employee relations, development and administration of policies and procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Paramount in every aspect of this position is the strict maintenance of confidentiality. All duties must be performed with the understanding that information utilized or created is confidential and may be shared only with authorized personnel. Unless expressly stated otherwise, all information should be presumed confidential.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with company goals, including workforce planning and organizational development.
• Talent Management: Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to attract and retain a qualified mission driven workforce.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations; identifies and mitigates employment-related risks.
• Employee Relations: Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and management on employee relations matters, including performance issues, conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Compensation & Benefits: Oversees payroll administration, salary structures, and employee benefit programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Performance & Training: Develops and manages performance appraisal systems and workforce development initiatives to promote employee growth, accountability, and engagement.
• HR Operations & Budget: Manage the HR budget and oversee the department's daily operations.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Degree requirement may be removed in lieu of 20+ years of relevant experience.

Skill, Licensure, and Knowledge Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 7–10+ years in HR, with significant experience in a management or leadership role.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certifications are highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and proficiency with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Travel or Special Requirements

• Driving during the workday as well as local or out of state travel may be required to perform job duties.
• Valid Louisiana driver's license required.