Human Resources Director

Community HealthNet, Inc.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Other voluntary benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Community HealthNet, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to oversee policies, compliance, and employee programs in Gary, IN.

This on-site role partners with the CEO to guide recruitment, training, and benefits administration while ensuring HIPAA, OSHA, and diversity training standards are met. You will manage HR operations, advise line managers on policy issues, develop evaluations, and collaborate with area hospitals for recruitment of licensed providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years demonstrated experience as a HR Director, including three years in healthcare.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience advising and supporting line managers on employment policy, staff development, and evaluations.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and harassment training.
• Experience developing employee evaluation processes and benefit administration.

Responsibilities

• Annually review and improve policies and practices on personnel matters.
• Lead recruiting, interviewing, and hiring across departments.
• Oversee employee benefits programs and open enrollment.
• Coordinate mandatory training and HIPAA/OSHA compliance.
• Support corrective action processes and maintain employee records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Professional in Human Resources (Preferred)

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community HealthNet, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources leader to help strengthen how our organization supports people, policies, and compliance. In this on-site role in Gary, IN, you will oversee the administration and coordination of human resource functions, contributing to recruitment and hiring under the direction of the CEO while helping ensure benefits, employee relations, and required training are handled accurately.

What you’ll do

• Annually review and recommend improvements to company policies and practices on personnel matters, as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to support compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Serve as a member of the executive management team, spearheading recruiting, interviewing, and hiring efforts for each department.
• Advise and support line managers on employment policy issues, staff development, staff evaluation processes, and corrective action.
• Analyze wage and salary information and other benchmark data to help determine competitive compensation and benefit plans.
• Write and/or update job descriptions for each position as needed.
• Develop employee evaluation processes to support managers in assessing and improving job performance.
• Oversee new employee orientation, ensuring required HIPAA, OSHA, Harassment, Bullying, and Diversity training is provided, and that new employees understand the FQHC Mission, employment policies, employee awards and bonuses, and benefit programs.
• Oversee development and administration of employee benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and the 401(k) plan.
• Assist with open enrollment and other periodic enrollment processes into CHN benefits, and respond to inquiries regarding benefit enrollments, plan changes, and contribution amounts.
• Administer and process leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA, and interpret FMLA and ADA implications related to leaves and disabilities.
• Assist with corrective action processes and oversee maintenance of employee records required by state and federal law, local governing bodies, and/or other organizational departments.
• Support responses to, and defense against, wrongful termination, discrimination, and unemployment charges, claims, and litigation, including consulting legal counsel as directed by the CEO.
• Coordinate annual mandatory training schedules (including HIPAA and OSHA training) and support other elective training programs as directed by the CEO.
• Monitor certification and licensing of Other Licensed and Certified staff (OLCPs) to maintain compliance with state and federal agencies.
• Create and maintain the agency organizational chart, updating as needed.
• Under the direction of the CEO, support collaboration with area hospitals and professional recruiters to help recruit and hire Licensed Independent Providers (LIPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Supervision

• Direct oversight and supervision of the Human Resources Assistant and the Credentialing Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum five years demonstrated experience as a Human Resources Director, including three years or more work-related experience in the healthcare industry; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources with one year related HR experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and effectively with management, staff members, medical staff, Board, and external community organizations, recruiters, and higher learning institutions.
• Respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, promoting a harassment-free environment, with the ability to relate to diverse age, ethnicity, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Highly developed negotiating skills and excellent planning skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with clinical staff, nursing, front desk, other support staff, and management.
• Collaborative and effective approach to responding to opportunities and issues as they arise.
• Analytical ability to evaluate personnel issues, make judgments, and produce well-developed reports.
• Organizational, leadership, and management skills; ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated knowledge of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of HRIS software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Work is usually performed in a clinic administration office setting.

Technologies

• Human resource information system software
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Other employee voluntary benefits
• 401(k) plan

Licenses and certification

• Professional in Human Resources (Preferred)

Work location and schedule

• In person
• Expected hours: 20.0 per week
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of valid auto insurance required

Physical and environmental conditions

• Work usually performed in a clinic administration office setting.
• Frequent speaking and hearing; frequent viewing of a computer monitor for extended periods; frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent repetitive motion using hands and fingers; occasional hand and finger motions to handle, grip, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent driving to clinic sites to perform HR duties and attend meetings.
• Occasional travel to conferences, training, and meetings.
• Occasional exposure to airborne and bloodborne pathogens.
• Subject to highly stressful situations.