Strategic HR Director — Healthcare (DC Metro)

Capital Medical Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Educational assistance and development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Capital Medical Group, part of Independence Physician Management (IPM) and a UHS subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources onsite in the Washington, DC area.

The role will shape HR strategy and lead talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning across CMG’s multi-site, multi-specialty physician practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR management experience.
• Experience in multi-site, multi-state healthcare environments.
• Strong partnering with leadership to drive outcomes.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership across talent acquisition, engagement, retention, organizational change, compliance, and compensation.
• Partner with CMG executive and leadership teams to align HR strategy with business goals.
• Oversee HR services and conduct periodic needs assessments.
• Develop and implement talent management and engagement strategies.
• Monitor HR metrics to guide improvements in recruitment, turnover, and engagement.
• Develop and support HR policies, goals, and performance improvement efforts.
• Review actions and guide leadership on performance management approaches.
• Coordinate with labor relations and legal teams on regulatory matters.
• Serve as a first responder for labor organizing activity and union avoidance efforts.
• Administer Wage Administration and lead annual engagement surveys and follow-up.
• Collaborate with Regional HR – Acute/IPM to execute division HR strategy.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employee engagement

Employee retention

Organizational change

Employee relations

Compliance

Compensation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

SPHR or PHR certification

Tools

Lawson HRIS

HR Smart

RAS reporting

Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Human Resources
Capital Medical Group | Independence Physician Management (IPM), a UHS Subsidiary
Onsite | Washington, DC Area

Capital Medical Group is a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS. We are seeking an experienced, strategic Human Resources leader to help shape the future of our organization and support the continued growth of a large, multi-specialty medical practice serving patients across the Washington, DC area and the DMV.

At Capital Medical Group, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families. As the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the region, we support more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites throughout the DMV.

Why Join Capital Medical Group?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing healthcare organization where your leadership will directly influence employee experience, organizational culture, and operational success. You will join a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, and high-quality care—while helping build a strong foundation for the future of Capital Medical Group.

The Director of Human Resources will play a pivotal role in shaping HR strategy, strengthening organizational culture, and supporting facility leadership across Capital Medical Group (CMG). This leader will provide strategic and operational HR guidance in areas such as employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, compensation, and workforce planning.

This is an onsite position requiring regular presence in the Washington, DC area to partner closely with leadership, employees, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership, direction, and technical expertise across a broad range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee retention, organizational change, employee relations, compliance, and compensation.
• Partner with CMG executive and leadership teams to align HR strategy with business goals and operational priorities.
• Oversee HR services and conduct periodic needs assessments to ensure HR initiatives support organizational and market needs.
• Develop and implement talent management and engagement strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics related to recruitment, hiring, retention, turnover, and engagement to guide strategic improvements.
• Develop, update, and support Human Resource policies, goals, objectives, and performance improvement efforts.
• Review corrective actions and provide guidance to leadership on appropriate performance management approaches.
• Investigate Compliance Line incident reports and ensure timely follow-up as assigned.
• Partner with labor relations and corporate legal teams regarding external complaints and regulatory matters, including EEOC, State Civil Rights, OSHA, and NLRB matters.
• Serve as a first responder for labor organizing activity and support union avoidance efforts.
• Administer the Wage Administration Program, making sound recommendations on pay changes and market reviews.
• Lead the annual employee engagement survey process, including action planning and leadership follow-up.
• Oversee the performance evaluation and merit process to ensure consistency and equitable application.
• Collaborate with Regional Human Resources – Acute/IPM to ensure execution of division HR strategy, policies, and processes.
• Coach, mentor, and develop HR team members to promote consistency, learning, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Joining Capital Medical Group means becoming part of a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. We offer:

• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Educational assistance and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities across UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

If you are a director-level HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and enjoys building strong teams, driving culture, and partnering with executive leadership, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• SPHR or PHR certification strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR management experience, with a strong focus on employee relations, workforce planning, compensation, and compliance.
• Experience leading HR operations in multi-site and multi-state environments, preferably in a physician practice or acute healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated success partnering with leadership teams to drive business outcomes.
• Strong responsiveness and sound judgment in managing time-sensitive issues.
• Experience managing HR staff, developing teams, and overseeing employee relations functions
• Prior experience managing high-volume, full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience with EEOC and other regulatory agencies, as well as Joint Commission HR requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS (Medicare) regulations.
• Knowledge of labor relations and union avoidance tactics.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and reporting tools.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of compensation practices and wage and hour laws
• Proficiency in HRIS systems such as Lawson, HR Smart, and RAS reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism

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.

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