Manager, Human Resources, Field Operations

Hackensack Meridian Health; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Manager, Human Resources, Field Operations to partner with statewide leadership on HR programs across non-acute and network divisions. You will address day-to-day HR issues, support labor relations, performance management, and workforce planning, while guiding leaders and COEs to develop effective solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in HR, a Bachelor's in HR/Business, and strong leadership, communication, and compliance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM or Business.
• 7+ years of HR experience.
• Experience in at least two HR functions: compensation, benefits, talent management, employee relations, performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR programs and initiatives within assigned units.
• Consult with leaders on HR priorities and issues.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with COEs to deploy HR interventions and programs.
• Drive leadership development, engagement, and climate surveys.

Skills

Effective leadership

Team building

Change management

Communication

HR policy & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business

7+ years HR experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

SuccessFactors

iCIMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Manager, Human Resources, Field Operations serves as an HR partner for the non-acute or network division leadership teams statewide. This role will address day-to-day HR business issues / problems and serves as the contact and consultant for all leaders and non-leaders within the business units it supports. The Mgr, Human Resources, Field Op supports assigned clients with all HR services, programs and initiatives within the assigned business unit, including employee and labor relations, performance management, leader development, engagement, compensation, benefits, wellness, talent acquisition, workforce planning, etc. The Mgr, Human Resources, Field Op is responsible for consulting with the business and COEs to develop effective solutions for addressing business concerns, workplace issues and corrective actions in accordance with HR policy and applicable laws. This role performs required tasks and initiatives, following the guidelines and procedures established, maintaining appropriate documentation and records, and delivering service in a professional and efficient manner with prompt assistance to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and an overall positive team member experience. Responsible for directly managing the HR support team in assigned division and for ensuring communication with the Director of HR and COEs regarding HR priorities and issues requiring attention/support.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager, Human Resources, Field Operations at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Drive all HR programs and initiatives within assigned business units in employee and labor relations, organization development, talent management, performance management, leader development, engagement, benefits, wellness, talent acquisition, HRIS transactions, workforce planning and compensation. Includes consultation, training, and administrative follow-up, as necessary.
• Lead and execute network HR initiatives and strategies to drive and support TM as well as business needs.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and regulatory requirements for assigned business units. Educate and advise business leaders to help them understand impact and to help them make sound decisions.
• Participate and promote positive labor relations initiatives within non-union populations. For business unit with unionized populations, in collaboration with COE, participate and manage labor relations initiatives including labor management meetings, grievances, RFIs, training, etc.
• Consult with leaders with recruitment and onboarding needs. Troubleshoot and develop strategies as needed.
• Partner with HR Director and COE teams to identify and deploy HR interventions to meet business requirements within unique non-hospital groups.
• Partner closely with local leadership and HR Director to refine organizational structure, operations and culture within unique non-hospital groups/
• Offer objective and balanced advice to leaders on employee relations and policy guidance. Ensure appropriate escalation to and engagement with Regional TMLR Manager as appropriate per operating guidelines.
• Partner with COEs to deploy HR programs (performance assessment & review, succession planning, and development planning) ensuring the Director of HR is involved in the final decision.
• Drive action planning and any climate surveys and report results/plan actions with the leadership team.
• Deliver HR training for initiatives in a way that provides clarity around integration and business relevance.
• Work with local business executives and HR COEs to develop or modify strategies and programs to most effectively meet local business needs and culture; Identify and share root causes of HR issues with relevant HR COEs to help shape HR programs.
• Revise and localize job descriptions and compensation with Talent Acquisition and Compensation COEs.
• Uphold all compliance standards, including any audits needed from Joint Commission, Department of Labor, HR policies, CBAs, etc.
• Drive leadership and culture initiatives including annual Trust Index survey and survey action planning.
• Participate and present at site Leadership meetings and huddles.
• Develop presentations and prepare metrics in support of site businesses.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources Management or Business.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in at least two functions of HR- compensation, benefits, talent management, employee relations, performance management.
• Experience with all facets of Human Resources, including knowledge of employee relations, talent management, benefit and compensation administration, and legal compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing employment.
• Effective leadership, team building, and change management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, SuccessFactors, and iCIMS.
• Management experience.

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

• HR certification.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $113,609.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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