DIRECTOR,
HUMAN RESOURCES
WATSONVILLE
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
WATSONVILLE,
CALIFORNIA
Watsonville Community Hospital
Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) is a 106-bed, licensed, acute care hospital located in beautiful Santa Cruz County. WCH, the sole community provider, has served the community since 1895.
WCH employs more than 700 people and has an active medical staff of more than 100 physicians. A medical office complex on the hospital grounds is in the construction stage to complete the integrated medical campus.
The Community
Watsonville, located in the Pajaro Valley, is one of the nation's largest agricultural centers. Situated in the heart of the Monterey Bay 95 miles south of San Francisco, Watsonville is close to miles of beaches, state parks, forests, golf courses and much more. Watsonville is situated at 29 feet above sea level, with moderate daytime temperatures averaging 59 degrees in the winter and 72 degrees in the summer. The population of Watsonville is approximately 50,000.
Area
attractions and events include the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the West Coast
Antique Fly-In & Air Show, the Castroville Artichoke Festival, the Santa
Cruz County Fair and the Fourth of July Celebration: Spirit of Watsonville.
The new Director, Human Resources will be a member of the executive leadership team. He/she will supervise all aspects of human resources for Watsonville Community Hospital.
In addition to all human resources responsibilities, the new Director, Human Resources will manage the team building effort, change management, and planned interventions to resolve interpersonal disputes and conflicts and improve and enhance individual, group, and organizational performance.
The new Director, Human Resources will report directly to Kaylor Shemberger, Chief Executive Officer. See the Organization Chart on the next page for the areas that report to the new Director, Human Resources.
A minimum of seven to ten years of executive human resources experience is required within a medium to large hospital/medical center.
Experience in an integrated delivery system and a multi-site structure is strongly preferred.
Technically strong in HRIS and well-rounded human resources skills, particularly in the areas of labor and employee relations. Current union experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record of championing customer service.
Experience in creating and developing a university/learning/training center setting is preferred.
A strong, confident personality, who possesses strong negotiating skills.
Proven ability to instill a learning culture throughout the organization.
Will understand and embrace the core values of Community Health Systems (CHS) and Watsonville Community Hospital and strive to embed them throughout the organization.
Experience in community involvement, outreach.
One who has fun and fire in the belly.
A bright and analytical thinker.
A strong belief and commitment to service management.
A strategic thinker who can make tough decisions to balance associates and business needs.
A strong capacity to interact and partner effectively with the executive team and members throughout the organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills with an approachable, gracious style.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
A risk taker who is able to manage conflict and remain politically astute.
A strong leader and efficient manager who empowers staff.
Strong ability to lead, participate and add value to regularly scheduled meetings with the executive team, organizational development team, and human resources staff.
Thorough understanding of employee benefit plans and the ability to maintain a competitive, comprehensive employee benefits program.
A Bachelor�s degree and a Master�s degree are required.
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Kootenai Medical Center
Coeur
D�Alene, Idaho
The
Vice President of Human Resources provides leadership for human resources and
organizational development strategies and programs. This position is accountable for identifying and developing
innovative plans and programs to respond to KMC�s current and future human
resource needs. The Vice President
is also accountable for overall administration and technical operations of the
human resources department to include, but not limited to:
recruitment and hiring programs, employee relations, wage and salary
administration, training and education programs, employee health and workers
compensation, insurance and benefits programs, HRIS systems and compliance with
all appropriate state and federal programs and requirements.
The
position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and serves on the senior
management team. Other members of
the senior management team include Vice Presidents of Patient Care Services,
Finance, Ancillary/Support Services, Community Development, and Medical Affairs.
To
be considered a success, the Vice President of Human Resources will have
achieved the following in the first twelve to eighteen months:
�
Developed
an excellent working relationship with all constituents based on trust and
mutual respect and be viewed as an integral part of the Executive Management
Group. Be viewed as a true peer
with the other Vice Presidents as a result of top quality performance as the
highly visible leader of the organization�s human resources activities.
�
Provided
internal leadership for the human resources department.
Developed a cohesive team environment in the department that works
collaboratively and proactively to solve problems with a positive energy.
�
Developed
a smooth functioning, customer service oriented human resources department with
clear definition of the roles within the department. Human Resources will be valued in the organization and rated
high on availability and responsiveness. Employees
and managers will look to the department for support in the day-to-day
interactions of human resources activities.
�
Completed
an assessment of organizational policies and procedures, updated as appropriate
and applied those policies consistently across the organization.
CANDIDATE
QUALIFICATIONS
� An undergraduate degree in human resources management, organizational development, industrial relations, labor relations, or a related field is required with a graduate degree preferred. Previous experience in the health care field is desirable.
� At least five years of increasingly responsible HR management experience in a sophisticated and progressive human resources driven organization is required.
� Possess solid experience in all phases of human resources to include: employment; wage and salary administration and reward systems; employee benefits; training and organizational development; employee relations and communications.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Send
resumes and salary requirements or nominations to:
Mark
Andrew
Witt/Kieffer
2
Park Plaza, Suite 1140
Irvine,
CA 92614
Phone:
949/851.5070
Email:
[email protected]
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An
exciting opportunity has emerged for a Director of Human Resources in Madison,
Wisconsin. SSM Health Care, one of
the largest Catholic systems in the nation, has retained Furst Group to identify
candidates for this role with St. Marys Hospital Medical Center.
This 440 licensed bed institution has earned the prestigious Magnet
Recognition for Nursing Excellence, and in 2003, as a member of SSM Health Care
System, shared in its being the first health care system in the nation to be
awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Additionally, the hospital has also been awarded the Wisconsin
Governor�s Forward Award of Excellence, which is presented to organizations at
the highest achievement level possible under the Wisconsin Forward Award.
Reporting to the Hospital President and to the Vice
President of Human Resources of SSM Wisconsin, the Director of Human Resources performs
those accountabilities relevant to the overall leadership of the human resources
department and delivery of comprehensive human resource programs within the
hospital. The Director of Human
Resources also assists the St. Marys Care Center Administrator in giving general
direction to that entity�s human resource programs.
Further,
this position directs activities and develops policies that support the human
resources functions of the organization, including recruitment, orientation for
new employees, compensation, employee benefits, management and staff
development, employee relations, employee health and workers� compensation.
This role is responsible for formulating a capital and operating budget
for areas of responsibility along with monitoring and interpreting monthly
financial statements, taking corrective action in response to variances and
trends.
The
successful candidate will have a bachelor�s degree in a related field, with a
master�s degree in business, human resources or industrial relations
preferred. A minimum of eight years
of progressively responsible experience in human resources administration,
including supervisory and health care experience is a must.
This person will have broad experience in activities related to personnel
relations, management, safety, and health care employee issues.
This individual will also have comprehensive knowledge of theory and
practice of human resources administration along with highly developed planning,
leading, analyzing, critical thinking and communicating abilities.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or wish to make a confidential referral, please contact me at [email protected] or (815) 484-5112. A detailed position profile is available upon request.
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DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL DIVERSITY
Our Midwestern client, a global power leader, has an immediate need for a
Director of Global Diversity. This key individual is tasked with
establishing the processes that drive diversity excellence throughout the
organization. The Director is responsible for the development and
implementation of diversity initiatives across all business units. This
individual reports directly to the corporate Vice President of Human Resources.
The desired individual will have a strong background in fundamental HR process
design and execution, experience in driving large-scale change across a complex
organization and experience in global process implementation.
Additional responsibilities include:
Ensuring theoretical
and practical alignment of business processes that drive or affect diversity in
the corporation.
Functioning as a
visible leader in an organization that champions diversity through communication
and dialogue with the broad organization.
Presenting
organizational findings, necessary research and benchmarking data to develop
world class solutions for improvement.
Serious candidates are expected to have the following critical functional and
technical Skills:
Experience with
benchmarking and best practice research
Understanding of core
HR processes in the areas of OD, compensation, merit review and recruitment to
help drive improvements in corporate strategy
Design and application
of measurement and evaluation processes to analyze progress and identify needed
improvement
Ability to communicate verbally and through multiple media methods to create a
common understanding of diversity strategy to both internal and external
audiences
Extensive knowledge of diversity challenges in the workplace
Required performance skills include the following:
Professional history of championing diversity in an organization
Ability to work with top level leaders, make clear and persuasive presentations
and facilitate large, complex meetings
Project management of multifaceted and high profile projects where project team
members do not have a direct reporting relationship
An advanced degree in an HR-related field is preferred or a basic degree in
behavioral sciences is required; additional professional training and
certification in HR processes is also desired. Compensation and benefits
are competitive and commensurate with experience.
To respond, please e-mail resume to: [email protected]
In subject line, please reference: DGD
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