I. General Summary

The Director of Human Resources oversees all aspects of Human Resources operations, policies, and processes for the organization. The Human Resources Director advises and supports leadership in the areas of performance management, employment law, compliance, and employee engagement.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues

2. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall system business strategy

3. Develops and monitors overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization

4. Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to leadership

5. Provides guidance on compensation and benefits administration, including merit processes, open enrollment, and benefits communication.

One of the fastest growing counties in Maryland, Charles County is a charming community steeped in culture and history - and University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) is in the heart of it all. Generations of families have been born in this community hospital and continue to trust the staff with their health and safety. UM Charles Regional has provided excellence in acute health care and preventive services in Charles County and the surrounding communities for more than 80 years.

We have104 licensed beds and we're home to over 1,000 employees and over 400 medical staff. Our expert providers and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our providers and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

III. Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. A Master's Degree in Industrial/Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, or related field preferred. Professional certification as PHR or SPHR through SHRM preferred.

2. A minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing and directing the activities of professional and/or managerial level human resources staff required. This experience should reflect a strong and diverse generalist background to include both employee and labor relations. Union experience is highly preferred, with knowledge of labor activities in a healthcare environment

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. In depth knowledge of state and federal employment laws including the National Labor Relations Act.

2. Strong customer excellence orientation, good interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication skills are required to work effectively with various levels of employees and management staff. Must also possess demonstrated effective collaborative skills in working with other HR functions to achieve organizational objectives.

3. Demonstrated ability to lead others through influence, collaboration and change management.

4. The successful candidate for this job will have an understanding of quality process improvement principles, participative management practices, systems perspective and learning organization principles as a foundation for proactive and positive employee relations.

5. Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.

6. Work is performed in a standard, office environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.