Job Title: People Services Director
Location: Kennewick WA
Employment Type: FullTime
Salary Range: As per Exp.
Job Summary The People Services Director is responsible for coordinating and directing coworker relations programs and functions. This leadership role focuses on personnel administration policy development wage and salary structuring and ensuring compliance with Human Resource functions. The Director will develop interpret and recommend program goals objectives policies and procedures while fostering a familyfriendly organizational culture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties represent the key responsibilities of this position but are not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs:
CoWorker Relations and Talent Management - Formulate and recommend program goals and objectives to enhance coworker relations.
- Develop implement and administer coworker relations programs aimed at fostering a positive and familyfriendly work environment.
- Investigate and resolve issues related to working conditions disciplinary actions grievances and employee appeals. Provide guidance and recommendations for resolution.
Staffing and Recruitment - Identify staffing and recruiting needs and develop best practices for hiring and talent management.
- Direct recruitment efforts including advertising and outreach strategies in collaboration with Nursing Administration and Ancillary Department Leaders.
- Supervise the onboarding process for new employees including determining eligibility and updating general orientation programs.
Policy Training and Leadership Development - Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR goals with organizational strategy related to staffing recruiting and retention.
- Supervise staff in developing and implementing recruitment procedures personnel policies and inservice employee training programs.
- Provide highlevel communication and training to directors and managers on HR policies procedures and practices.
Operational Oversight - Prepare and manage the HR department budget ensuring all operations remain within approved allocations.
- Evaluate employee performance and recommend hiring promotions terminations or disciplinary actions.
- Develop and present required and special reports as needed.
Qualifications Education and Experience - Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- A minimum of 5 7 years of progressively responsible HR experience including union experience is mandatory.
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations policy development and compliance within a unionized environment.
Skills and Competencies - Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
- Indepth knowledge of HR functions including recruitment onboarding training and employee relations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
- Proficiency in HR software and tools as well as Microsoft Office Suite.