People Services Director (Hospital Setting) - Elko, Nevada

MissionHires; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a People Services Director for a respected community-based acute care hospital in northeastern Nevada. This senior leader will own end-to-end HR operations for a 200+ employee workforce, leading workforce strategy and employee engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, along with strengths in employee relations and conflict resolution. The role requires travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Proven experience in strategic HR leadership and workforce planning.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR operations: employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, retention.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy.
• Design and execute retention and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Strategic HR leadership

Workforce planning

HR compliance

Data-driven decision making

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HR metrics

Job description

MissionHires is seeking a People Services Director for a respected community-based acute care hospital in northeastern Nevada. Reporting to the CEO, this senior leader will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and own end-to-end HR operations for a 200+ employee workforce. The Director will lead workforce strategy, employee engagement, labor relations, organizational development, compliance, and HR analytics while managing one HR team member. Travel up to 20% required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR operations: employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, retention, performance management, and compliance
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness
• Design and execute retention and engagement initiatives to reduce turnover and strengthen culture
• Oversee union relationships, lead labor negotiations, and foster collaborative labor–management partnerships
• Monitor, analyze, and report workforce metrics to identify trends and drive data‑informed decisions
• Develop and manage HR departmental budget with strong fiscal stewardship
• Coordinate and ensure readiness for internal and external HR audits
• Promote a culture of professional development, accountability, inclusion, and employee well‑being
• Ensure adherence to applicable employment laws, regulations, and hospital policies
• Coach leaders on performance, change management, and conflict resolution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience (required)
• Demonstrated strength in employee relations and conflict resolution (required)
• Proven experience in strategic HR leadership and workforce planning (required)
• Expertise in HR compliance and regulatory frameworks (required)
• Proficiency with HR metrics and data‑driven decision making (required)
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP (preferred)
• Prior healthcare industry experience (preferred)
• Union/labor relations and negotiation experience (preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 20%