Strategic HR Director — Healthcare Leadership & Growth

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career growth opportunities

Recognition & rewards programs

Exclusive employee discounts & perks

Job summary

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Alaska is seeking a Human Resources Director to align HR strategies with the facility’s goals. You will lead a team to attract, develop, and retain talent while guiding policy, compliance, and risk management, ensuring services meet high standards.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with leadership across departments to elevate workforce performance and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required or seven (7) years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Directs human resources organizational strategies by contributing insight, analysis, and recommendations to strategic planning; establishing human resources objectives in line with organization goals.
• Leads human resources initiatives by defining accountabilities and communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures.
• Manages human resources operational strategies by analyzing trends and preparing key performance metrics. Implements strategies for productivity, quality, customer service, safety, security, and employee health. Oversees system improvements and process optimization to enhance operations.
• Implements human resources programs by establishing department accountabilities. This includes talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations, and retention. Ensures compliance with affirmative action (where applicable) and equal employment opportunity regulations.
• Supports management by providing expert human resources advice, counseling, and data-driven decision-making. Analyzes human resources data and applications to guide management actions.
• Completes human resources special projects by identifying priorities, researching issues, coordinating requirements, ensuring timely completion, and evaluating milestone accomplishments. Adjusts plans as needed based on outcomes.
• Protects organizational operations by maintaining confidentiality and advising others on safeguarding sensitive information to prevent breaches.
• Enhances HR expertise by attending educational workshops, reviewing industry publications, building professional networks, benchmarking best practices, and participating in professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Healthcare software systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Alaska is seeking a Human Resources Director to align HR strategies with the facility’s goals. You will lead a team to attract, develop, and retain talent while guiding policy, compliance, and risk management, ensuring services meet high standards.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with leadership across departments to elevate workforce performance and patient care.