University of Iowa Research · 1 day ago
HR Director: Support Services - UI Health Care
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expUniversity of Iowa Research is seeking an HR Director to lead HR operations and serve as a primary contact for operational leaders across multiple departments. The role involves providing consultative support on workforce planning, employee relations, and engagement initiatives while aligning HR strategies with organizational goals.
Research
Responsibilities
Actively engage as a member of the leadership team to establish and achieve strategic goals and initiatives
Understand campus strategic plans and provide HR support to meet the department(s)’ human resource needs, particularly focusing on collaboration with clinical and operational leaders
Provide feedback and recommendations to Senior HR leadership
Develop and implement new programs and initiatives as required for department(s), with a focus on medical center-specific needs
Collaborate with operational stakeholders and clinical leadership to ensure effective onboarding plans and productivity milestones for new staff
Facilitate development and implementation of onboarding and orientation tools
Offer guidance on staffing levels and strategic workforce planning models, in alignment with medical center goals
Engage in budgeting and salary setting processes to ensure alignment with department budgets and strategic direction
Act as a change leader, driving organizational transformation initiatives and recommending strategies to HR leadership
Review and analyze existing policies and practices, benchmarking against best practices, with a focus on the medical center environment
Communicate HR updates, policies, projects, programs, and development efforts with strategic direction to relevant stakeholders, addressing inquiries and questions from both administrative and clinical staff
Lead workgroups to develop and review policies, facilitating training sessions with administrative and clinical team members
Provide consultation to resolve HR-related issues and concerns impacting the work environment within the medical center context
Develop strong relationships with key clinical and operational leaders to support HR initiatives
Mentor leadership competency development and provide coaching on succession planning aligned with organizational values
Develop staffing and engagement strategies for multiple departments, collaborating closely with medical center clinical and operational leaders
Partner with HR Leadership within Health Care, including Talent Acquisition, to align HR services, resources and strategies with the strategic goals and objectives of the department(s)
Review investigations and provide recommendations for outcomes, supporting management through corrective action implementation
Hire, develop, and manage performance of HR and administrative staff supporting assigned departments, considering the unique demands of a medical center setting
Coordinate with HR Leadership within Health Care for supervisor training and development solutions
Organize staff appreciation events and participate in HR Representatives recruitment and mentoring
Coordinate HR operations for multiple departments within the medical center
Collaborate with operational and HR leadership to meet operational and business needs, ensuring adherence to best practices and policies
Ensure alignment of HR administration and operations with departmental strategic goals and initiatives within the medical center context
Supervise HR professionals and administrative team members
Participate in Health Care HR initiatives and committees, advocating for the needs and perspectives of the medical center
Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to align staffing strategies with medical center goals
Participate in HR committees and provide input on the development of tools and resources
Contribute to the development of training for HR staff across the Health Care enterprise
Utilize in-depth knowledge of compliance and regulations to ensure departmental compliance within the medical center
Develop and implement policies and procedures to meet operational goals
Hold individuals accountable for compliance completion, ensuring adherence to both general HR policies and those specific to operations
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 to 7 years progressive human resources experience leading and managing a full range of human resources responsibilities and functions
Previous experience directly supervising staff
Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to influence employees/leaders at all levels to drive outcomes
Proven team player with excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer software applications
Knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting human resources
Preferred
PHR, SPHR or SHRM HR professional education and/or certification
Prior experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably within a medical center or similar healthcare environment
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase