Human Resources Executive

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 160,914 - 241,371; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Network Human Resources Executive to lead HR strategy for the Central Coast hospitals, Sierra Vista and Twin Cities. This onsite role oversees market HR, applies policy, and guides talent and organizational initiatives across networks.

The position emphasizes collaboration with system HR and leadership teams to elevate engagement and performance. The role requires advanced degrees and extensive HR leadership experience, with a focus on analytics, policy development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
• Master's Degree required.
• Ten years' related experience preferred.
• Seven years' HR business partnering/leadership experience preferred.
• Five years' leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consulting to senior management on policy and long‑term goals of the Network.
• Analyze KPIs and business metrics to influence market and divisional deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prepare data‑driven reports for leaders.
• Lead and address complex employee relations issues and monitor wage trends.
• Oversee organizational design, change management, workforce planning and analytics.

Skills

HR leadership experience

HR business partnering/consulting

Strategic consulting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

The Network Human Resources Executive will support Adventist Health's two Central Coast hospitals, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, and Adventist Health Twin Cities.

This position is an onsite role, 5 days per week.

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary:

Serves as the Human Resources (HR) Network Leader in providing employees with an unparalleled career experience in an engaging, supportive and safe workplace. Maintains direct oversight over a local market HR and supports HR leaders within assigned network, particularly focusing on applying HR policies and programs to business, talent and organizational issues. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of employees using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgments. Exhibits sound knowledge in system and local programs, processes, and policies, while offering a strong and compelling point of view around HR related matters. Collaborates and builds credibility with multiple levels of human resources and leaders across various markets. Works to increase capability of HR team and drives education and compliance on important people programs, policies, tools and processes throughout the Network. Collaborates in a cross functional capacity with partners from the data analytics, finance, labor management, and other teams. Represents Network on system HR governance by serving on senior HR Leadership team. May act to temporarily fill in for HR Directors in Network markets as needed.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Required
• Ten years' related experience: Preferred
• Seven years' human resources business partnering/consulting/leadership experience: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) equivalent: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Provides strategic consulting services and acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policy and long-term goals of the Network. Coordinates with Communities of Expertise (COE) to adapt network-wide HR talent/programs to market needs. Assesses impact of HR and talent programs at a market and network level. Participates, and represents HR, in strategic network business plan development and ongoing business meetings/decisions programs.
• Leverages comprehensive knowledge of key performance indicators, business metrics and their impact on business. Analyzes reporting to offer appropriate guidance and influence of market and/or divisional deliverables.
• Collaborates with a cross functional team to prepare reporting and presentations of detailed data to provide support and directional information to key business leaders. Anticipates challenges and recommends innovative organizational solutions for complex problems. Monitors and controls planning, staffing, budgeting and expenses. Partners with leaders at all levels, offering expertise and guidance to champion the elevation of the culture, engagement and performance of our employees.
• Leads and supports investigation and resolution of escalated complex employee relations issues as required. Assists with monitoring of equity/trends in wage and salary and collaborates with Total Rewards COE. Coordinates with HR leaders to develop new and emerging HR talent. Oversees staff learning and development.
• Leads and advises on variety of operational issues including, but not limited to, organizational design and effectiveness, change management, workforce planning and analytics, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, succession planning. Recommends and implements changes to methods, policies, and practices. Provides on the ground support to various markets as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

• Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $160,914 to $241,371. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.