Human Resources Director

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished Human Resources Director to lead people strategy for a growing healthcare services organization in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area. This role partners closely with senior leaders to strengthen organizational performance, support expansion, and elevate the employee experience across a multi-site environment. The position combines strategic influence with day-to-day leadership across core HR functions, offering broad scope and strong visibility with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic advisor to executive and operational leaders, translating business priorities into practical people initiatives.

• Provide leadership and direction to HR team members, including business partnership and talent acquisition functions, to ensure high-quality support across the organization.

• Shape workforce planning, engagement, and organizational effectiveness efforts that improve team performance and support continued growth.

• Oversee complex employee relations matters and offer guidance grounded in sound judgment and employment law awareness.

• Develop and refine compensation approaches, including salary structures, incentive programs, bonus plans, and market-aligned pay practices.

• Support benefits planning and administration, including programs within self-funded healthcare settings, to maintain competitive and compliant offerings.

• Drive succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and broader talent strategies that build long-term organizational capability.

• Establish and enhance HR policies, programs, and operating practices while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements.

• Contribute to acquisition-related activities by assessing HR risks, supporting due diligence, and helping execute integration plans for newly added businesses.

• 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including substantial leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior operational leaders as a trusted HR advisor.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR initiatives to organizational goals and performance outcomes.
• Experience supporting large, multi-location organizations across a broad range of HR disciplines.
• Deep knowledge of employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, organizational development, and HR compliance.
• Solid understanding of employment law and regulatory requirements affecting workforce practices.
• Prior involvement in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration, is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; comparable experience will also be considered.