Human Resource Manager/Director

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Hettinger (ND); On-site; USD 68,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

West River Health Services seeks a senior HR leader to guide people strategy across the organization, with direct CEO access and hands-on leadership of the HR team. You will own all HR functions in a rural health system, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through strong people practices.

Responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, compliance with ADA/FMLA/FLSA and CMS/HIPAA, compensation programs, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 3 years progressive HR experience with leadership.
• Knowledge of federal employment law and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for clinical, technical, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII and CMS/HIPAA.
• Administer compensation structures and benefits programs; support benchmarking.
• Guide performance management and corrective action for managers.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data integrity, and records.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Compliance

Performance management

HRIS data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

West River Health Services is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Respect, we're committed to providing the kind of quality health care typically found in larger cities, delivered with small-town friendliness and individual care. We believe our employees are the foundation of that commitment, working together to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.Job SummaryWRHS is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as its senior Human Resources leader. The final title - HR Manager or HR Director - will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and depth of experience. This is a hands-on, full-scope role with direct CEO access, supervision of HR support staff, and ownership of all HR functions across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLead employee relations, investigations, disciplinary processes, and terminationsManage full-cycle recruitment with emphasis on clinical, technical, and hard-to-fill positionsMaintain compliance with federal and state employment law (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII) and applicable CMS/HIPAA requirementsAdminister compensation structures and employee benefits programs; support market benchmarkingProvide managers with tools and guidance for performance management and corrective actionOversee HR operations: onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data integrity, and employee recordsServe as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on workforce and culture mattersSupervise and develop HR support staffRequiredBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible HR experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or management roleWorking knowledge of federal employment law and multi-function HR operationsStrong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levelsPreferred- Healthcare setting experience - Critical Access Hospital, rural health clinic, or long-term careSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certificationExperience recruiting in a rural or geographically constrained marketCompensation & BenefitsSalary range of $68,000 to $120,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and title level (Manager or Director). West River Health Services offers a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance for candidates from outside the region. Compensation is benchmarked against the North Dakota Hospital Association's Healthcare Compensation Survey and reflects the scope and market for this role in western North Dakota.West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.