Human Resources Director

Oceans Healthcare; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare is seeking an on-site Human Resources Director in Lufkin, TX. This role oversees core HR functions, records, payroll, benefits administration, and performance evaluations. You will lead compliance efforts and support policy development for a hospital setting.

Required: 5+ years HR experience, healthcare background, and proficiency with Word/Excel. CPR certification and de-escalation training are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• 2+ years of payroll experience preferred.
• 2+ years of employee relations experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience is critical to success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage high-volume workload and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitivity.
• Must complete CPR and Oceans approved de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations including administrative HR, recruitment, and benefits activities.
• Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, and performance evaluations.
• Support hospital HR policy development in coordination with management and company guidelines.
• Maintain HR policies and procedures in line with Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret policies and regulations for employees and provide guidance to managers.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll

Employee relations

Healthcare experience

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Human Resources Director at Oceans Healthcare is an onsite role in Lufkin, TX responsible for managing core day-to-day HR functions, supporting employee lifecycle activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This position also oversees key HR recordkeeping systems and coordinates payroll, benefits administration, and performance evaluation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day traditional HR operations, including administrative HR, recruitment and retention activities, benefits enrollments, orientation, training coordination, risk management, and employee health support functions.
• Accumulate, maintain, and process payroll records, including auditing and processing HR data used to prepare employee pay.
• Support hospital HR policy development in collaboration with management and in alignment with company guidelines.
• Maintain HR policies and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission, Affir…
• Interpret hospital policies and regulations for new and existing employees.
• Coordinate internal communications through posted notices, memos, email, flyers, and brochures.
• Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, and placement workflows, including placement of needed advertisements and in-house vacancy postings, and serve as a facilitator and resource for department managers and/or administration.
• Conduct timely reference and background checks for prospective candidates.
• Establish and maintain systems of record keeping, including central personnel file maintenance.
• Maintain current personnel files for active and inactive employees and support compliance requirements.
• Complete required documentation for new hires, terminations, and personnel changes.
• Schedule and coordinate employee orientation and required training, including Oceans Healthcare approved behavioral health de-escalation programs, CPR, annual orientation for basic competency skills, and related training resources in accordance with facility standards.
• Ensure employees remain up to date on required items such as licensures, behavioral health de-escalation programs, CPR, and orientation.
• Coordinate the hospital performance appraisal and competency evaluation system, including advance notification to managers about due or delinquent appraisals.
• Provide guidance to managers on serious employee performance issues and disciplinary action as needed.
• Respond to external requests for HR information and references.
• Handle unemployment compensation inquiries effectively.
• Develop and coordinate programs designed to improve employee relations aligned to the organization’s culture and mission.
• Maintain awareness of changes in HR policies and procedures and support professional growth through appropriate organizations, workshops, seminars, and educational activities.
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records for facility employees.
• Manually enter and process payroll with 100% accuracy in an efficient and timely manner, including payroll correction form distribution and collection.
• Prepare and submit PTO payouts, payroll adjustments, and supplemental check requests as needed.
• Prepare end-of-pay period reports for the Administrator upon request and provide reports to supervisors regarding departmental overtime hours and costs upon request.
• Serve as liaison for benefit programs and coordinate open enrollment, including maintaining benefit-related information, literature, records, and reports.
• Disseminate benefit information and assist employees with benefits inquiries.
• Maintain current Workman’s Compensation records, coordinate claims information, and provide necessary information to the Workman’s Compensation Insurance Company.
• Submit required information to corporate in a timely manner and within departmental deadlines.
• Support engagement and retention strategies that align with the company’s core beliefs and mission to attract and retain key talent.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• 2+ years of payroll experience preferred.
• 2+ years of employee relations experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience critical to success.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to be versatile and flexible, including performing in stressful situations.
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines and deadlines.
• Ability to work with a range of people in a sensitive manner and demonstrate assertive communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a high-volume workload.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision while respecting confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to company policy and procedure requirements and ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, JCAHO, HCFA, and other regulatory boards required by state and federal laws, as well as the mission statement.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Work Environment

• Subject to many interruptions.
• Pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Can be fast-paced and stressful; requires coping mentally and physically with the atmosphere.
• Requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• May be required to travel for meetings.