Administration, Senior HR Director | Union & Labor Relations Leadership - $142K-$172K

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) , the Senior Human Resources Director plays a vital leadership role in advancing Saluds HR strategy and ensuring organizational excellence.
Youll oversee the recruitment, benefits, and talent acquisition divisions , while providing support and guidance to the employee relations team . This position acts as a trusted advisor to leadership and serves as the acting CHRO in their absence .

This role embodies Saluds mission, vision, and valuesdriving excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, community commitment, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Oversee HRIS operations for accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation.
• Advise leadership on HR, employee/labor relations, benefits, leave, workers compensation, and recruitment.
• Establish clear, organization-wide HR communication strategies.
• Contribute to HR policy development and compliance.
• Evaluate training initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Represent HR on committees as assigned by the CHRO.

Employee Relations

• Support and advise the Director of Employee Relations on complex labor matters.
• Partner with management to resolve employee grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborate with union officials and management to implement labor relations policies.
• Provide expert guidance on terminations and arbitration.

Benefits Administration

• Lead and supervise the Benefits Administration Team .
• Oversee and optimize benefit programs to maintain competitiveness and cost-efficiency.
• Develop clear employee communications for open enrollment and benefit updates.
• Manage Workers Compensation , Leave of Absence , and Unemployment Claims .
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s, and Health Care Reform regulations.

Talent Acquisition

• Build and mentor a high-performing recruiting team.
• Develop scalable, data-driven recruiting strategies aligned with Saluds growth.
• Partner with management to identify hiring needs and deliver top talent.
• Keep job descriptions current and ensure diversity and compliance.
• Continuously enhance recruiting processes for efficiency and candidate experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• HR and labor relations laws and best practices.
• Recruitment, benefits, and HRIS systems (e.g., Paylocity, ADP, Paycom).
• Emerging HR technologies and trends.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.

Abilities:

• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Lead diverse teams with empathy and integrity.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and multiple projects.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or 10 years of equivalent experience) .
• Masters Degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (healthcare preferred).
• 5+ years in a unionized environment required.
• Demonstrated expertise in HR compliance, policy, and strategy.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Mobility to travel between sites, events, and meetings as needed.
• Proficiency in using computers and HR software.
• Clear verbal communication for presentations and meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $142,301.55 $172,968.42
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (24+ hours/week)
• 19 days PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• HRA and FSA options
• Benefits available on a pro-rated basis for part-time employees