Human Resources Director

Lutz; Nebraska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lutz in Alliance, NE is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead workforce strategy and culture. Reporting to the CEO, you will partner with senior leaders to shape employee engagement, talent development, and compliance in a growing healthcare organization.

This role balances strategic initiatives with hands-on HR operations, overseeing recruitment, performance management, benefits, and total rewards, while building scalable HR processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, compliance and investigations.
• Experience partnering with executives and influencing strategy.
• Background in benefits, compensation, and talent development.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute workforce and talent strategies.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.
• Lead initiatives on employee engagement, retention, leadership effectiveness and culture.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding and workforce planning.
• Provide guidance on compensation, benefits and total rewards.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations.
• Develop and improve HR systems, policies and manager resources.
• Lead and develop a small HR team and build future HR infrastructure.

Skills

HR leadership

employee relations

employment law

organizational strategy

talent development

change management

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS (ADP)

Job description

*Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted

*This role is located in Alliance, NE and the client will offer relocation assistance

*Candidate must work in office in Alliance, NE

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys operating at both the strategic and tactical levels. Our client, a growing healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Human Resources to serve as a key member of the leadership team, helping guide workforce strategy, strengthen organisational culture, and build scalable HR practices that support long-term success.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will have significant visibility across the organisation and will partner closely with senior leaders to drive employee engagement, leadership development, talent acquisition, compliance, and organisational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the day-to-day realities of HR operations when needed.

Relocation support will be offered for the right candidate.

What You'll Do

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute workforce and talent strategies
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, organisational development, and change management
• Lead initiatives focused on employee engagement, retention, leadership effectiveness, and culture
• Oversee recruiting strategy, hiring processes, onboarding, and workforce planning efforts
• Provide guidance on compensation, benefits, and total rewards programmes
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, healthcare regulations, and HR best practices
• Develop and improve HR systems, policies, processes, and manager resources
• Lead, coach, and support a small HR team while helping build future HR infrastructure

What They're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, compliance, and workplace investigations
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing organisational strategy
• Background in benefits, compensation, performance management, and talent development
• HRIS experience required; ADP experience preferred
• Healthcare, hospital, or other highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct partnership with the CEO and executive leadership team
• Opportunity to influence culture and organisational direction
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on impact
• Lead and develop an established HR team
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• Chance to make a meaningful difference in a community-focused healthcare organisation

This position offers the opportunity to become a key leader within a mission-driven organisation serving its region with excellence.