MGR - HUMAN RESOURCES, MPA/IPM

Universal Health Services; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Manatee Physician Alliance is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to guide IPM Florida Market operations in Manatee and Wellington. You will provide HR guidance across performance management, employee relations, recruitment, payroll, benefits, and leave management, collaborating with the IPM HR Director on strategic plans.

You’ll lead onboarding, training, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws while driving Employee Satisfaction and Service Excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in HR or related field.
• 5-8 years progressive HR experience, preferably in healthcare.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing HR guidance to IPM Florida markets and support leadership on HR initiatives.
• Support performance management, employee relations, recruitment, salary/wage administration, benefits, leave management, payroll and onboarding.
• Oversee payroll processing, workers’ compensation, unemployment administration, and compliance with laws.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding, ensuring standardized processes.
• Collaborate with IPM HR Director on strategic HR plans and leadership development.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure professional, high-quality HR service.

Skills

Performance management

Employee relations

Recruitment

Payroll administration

Leave management

Training and development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

HRIS Lawson

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Independence Physician Management (IPM), is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc (UHS). IPM was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Manager provides on-going Human Resources guidance and direction to the IPM Florida Market. Supports initiatives for HR Operations in Manatee and Wellington IPM Florida marketsCollaborates with IPM HR Director on strategic HR plans and initiatives. Provides support to the leadership team and staff concerning all areas of human resources, including: performance management, employee relations, recruitment and retention, salary and wage administration, collaborate with Loss Control on Workers’ Compensation, FMLA and leave management, unemployment administration, payroll administration, orientation, and onboarding. Ensures management training is being completed in a timely manner, including Stepping into Leadership, m3, Strengths Based Leadership, and HR Essentials, as appropriate for specific roles.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Provides on-going Human Resources oversight and consultation to Manatee and Wellington Florida markets. Provides support to the leadership team and staff concerning all areas of human resources, including: performance management, employee relations, recruitment and retention, salary and wage administration, benefit administration, worker’s compensation, leave management, unemployment administration, payroll administration, orientation and onboarding. Supports education initiatives including management training. Responsible for developing, overseeing, and monitoring activities to improve Employee Satisfaction and Service Excellence. Demonstrates service excellence and always conveys professionalism with strong motivation to achieve optimum results.

• Coordinates and collaborates with operations management team to maintain the daily operational success. Works as a business partner to ensure HR initiatives are in sync with operational goals.
• Provides employee relations guidance to leadership team including disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
• Responsible for recruitment and retention programs. Provides communication to management regarding processes, metrics, and status. Turnover and hiring metrics to be reported monthly to management.
• Responsible for mentoring and coaching staff by providing on-going training as necessary to assure communication of common issues/concerns.
• Responsible for Performance Management Program (annual evals & 90-day reviews) Oversight of payroll processing for market, as needed. Processes payroll reports.
• Conducts New Hire Orientation and onboarding program. Ensures NHO and onboarding are following standardized process and are consistently updated.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and assists with management of external complaints.
• Administers LOA/FMLA requests/tracking, employee absence management, tuition reimbursement, workers’ compensation, and unemployment administration. Handles other administrative responsibilities as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

As an IPM employee you will be part of a first-class organization offering:

Benefits Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

and much more!

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution required. 5-8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources preferably in a healthcare setting.

Certification/Licensure: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Professional Knowledge: Strong oral and written communication skills, performance management, and analytical skills. Working knowledge of employment law (federal, state, and local). Ability to multi-task with accuracy and attention to detail. Prior experience in Human Resources in a healthcare setting is preferred. Must be responsive in addressing issues and completing projects that require timely management/oversight.

Professional Knowledge: Strong oral and written communication skills; solid HR generalist skills, including experience in recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and employment law. Strong prioritization, problem solving, organizational skills, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Must possess thorough knowledge of the HR standards and guidelines for (not an all-inclusive list) Joint Commission, Wage & Hour, ADA, FMLA, Employment Laws, Civil Rights, and HR policies and procedures and handbook.

Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative environment. Promotes mutual respect and professionalism in working relationships. Able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Strong customer relations/customer complaint resolution skills required. Must maintain high level of confidentiality.

Equipment, Applications and Tools Knowledge: Computer proficiency with MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint to include email, spreadsheets, database entry, and use of various of office equipment- PC, copier, printer, scanner. HRIS experience required (preferably Lawson); Performance Management and Applicant Tracking systems experience desired.

Travel Requirements: Minimal. May attend meetings offsite or conferences periodically. Could be asked to travel to facilities on an infrequent basis.

Independence Shared Services is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Independence Shared Services. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.