Mercy · 5 hours ago
Executive Director - HR Strategic Partner, Hybrid
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMercy is a healthcare organization seeking an Executive Director-HR Strategic Partner who will partner with HR functions and operational leaders to align organizational goals with innovative strategies. This role involves facilitating a high-performing workplace culture and serving as a strategic leader in community dynamics and culture improvement.
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Responsibilities
Partner with all HR functions and operational leaders to support organizational goals and drive forward innovative strategies
Provide strategic focus to ensure the alignment of ministry-wide initiatives with regional priorities and operational needs
Act as the voice of the community during ministry-wide decision-making processes
Facilitate a caregiver-oriented, high-performing workplace culture
Serve as the strategic leader and consultant on development and improvement of group or community dynamics and culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
Five years increasingly responsible management positions within human resources, broad knowledge of employment, compensation, organizational planning, caregiver relations, labor relations and training and development
Effective communication (oral, written, and tailored for diverse audiences)
Ability to convey data clearly and compellingly
In-depth understanding of HR policies, compliance, and best practices
Strategic planning and implementation skills
Experience in staff/team development and retention
Strategic thinking for workforce planning
Balancing business decisions with organizational values
Demonstrated innovation and creativity
Demonstrated leadership attributes aligned with Mercy's expectations, specifically in the following areas: accountability, resiliency, courageous leadership, digital dexterity, permeating presence, Ministry integration, talent orientation, vision and purpose, strategic mindset, and patient-consumer focus
Ability to handle confidential information ethically
Understanding and support of cultural nuances
Willingness and Ability to Travel
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or Organizational Development highly preferred
Mastery of one or more Human Resources disciplines preferred
Health care and/or human resources consulting experience a plus
SPHR or PHR
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Tuition support
Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
Company
Mercy
Mercy is a U.S. health system that provides heart, children’s, and orthopedic care services.
Founded in 1986Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.2MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteFCC
2025-04-08Grant
2022-01-14Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Mike Mudd
Chief Operating Officer
David Argueta
Senior Vice President - President of Community Operations
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