Human Resources Director

Human Resources DirectorBarrett Hospital & HealthCareDillon, Montana $100K–$140K Depending on Experience | Full Time | On-site | Interim Opportunity with Potential Long-Term PlacementThis opportunity is being supported by Rural Staffing Services in partnership with Barrett Hospital & HealthCare.We believe rural healthcare hiring should be transparent, thoughtful, and built on real connection.That means:You see the hospital, role, and community up frontYou have a real conversation with us, not just submit a resumeYour experience and leadership story are shared directly with decision makersRural Staffing Services serves as the first step in this process.To be considered, please apply through Rural Staffing Services.If you apply directly to the hospital, we may not be able to include you in this process.This is a relationship-first hiring experience where your story matters, not just your resume.We will personally connect with you.This is how hiring should feel in rural healthcare.This is more than a human resources role.This is an opportunity to help shape the culture, stability, and future of a nationally recognized rural hospital.We are supporting Barrett Hospital & HealthCare in seeking a Human Resources Director to lead people strategy, workforce development, and organizational culture across the hospital.This role is unique in that it can begin as an interim engagement with the opportunity to transition into a long-term leadership position.This opportunity is ideal for a leader who:is ready to make an immediate impactvalues flexibility and the ability to explore long-term fitunderstands that in rural healthcare, people are everythingwants to help build strong teams and healthy workplace culturebelieves leadership should still feel humanThe right leader will bring both strategic vision and a hands-on approach to supporting teams, guiding leadership, and strengthening organizational culture.In a setting like this, your leadership is visible, your voice matters, and your impact reaches across the entire organization.Explore the hospital & community.Before applying, we encourage you (and your family, if applicable) to explore the hospital, community, and surrounding area and truly imagine what life could look like here.Blue ribbon fly fishing just minutes from townSnow-covered mountain views that somehow never get oldCoffee shops where people still sit and actually talk to each otherBackroads, hiking trails, camping trips, and wide-open Montana skiesPeaceful mornings without major city traffic or nonstop noiseA community where people still wave from passing trucksFriday night lights, local rodeos, and town events that bring people togetherAt least one local who believes they alone know the best fishing hole on the Beaverhead RiverA Patagonia outlet in town because apparently Dillon is just cool like thatDillon sits in Southwest Montana near some of the best outdoor recreation in the country and offers the kind of slower, grounded lifestyle many healthcare leaders quietly hope to find someday.This is the kind of place where people stay because life outside of work feels good too.And honestly? Rural communities like this need strong healthcare leaders willing to show up, care deeply, and help rural healthcare continue to thrive.About Barrett Hospital & HealthCareBarrett Hospital & HealthCare is a trusted cornerstone of healthcare in Southwest Montana known for both quality and heart.18-bed Critical Access HospitalNamed a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for 14 consecutive yearsRecognized as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital 7 times nationwideKnown for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered careCollaborative leadership team and strong organizational cultureThis is an organization where leadership is collaborative, decisions are thoughtful, and the mission is lived every day.As a member of the Leadership Team, this role shares accountability for the overall success and sustainability of the hospital.About the RoleAs the Human Resources Director, you will help lead and strengthen the people strategy, workforce experience, and organizational culture across the hospital.This role partners closely with executive leadership to support employee engagement, workforce stability, leadership development, and long-term organizational sustainability.Responsibilities include:Leading all Human Resources strategy and operationsServing as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce and organizational mattersOverseeing compensation, benefits, and HR systemsSupporting employee relations and organizational developmentEnsuring compliance with employment laws and HR best practicesStrengthening communication, engagement, and organizational cultureSupporting recruitment, retention, and workforce planning initiativesHelping guide the organization through change with stability and careThis is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role.We are looking for someone who:genuinely enjoys peopleleads with empathy, accountability, and integrityunderstands the realities and rewards of rural healthcarevalues relationships, communication, and collaborationcan balance operational leadership with compassionbelieves workplace culture truly mattersQualifications include:3–5 years of HR leadership experience in an acute care hospitalSupervisory experience requiredStrong knowledge of compensation, benefits, and HR systemsBachelor's degree required, Master's preferredSHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar credentials preferredWe are open to considering strong candidates whose leadership and experience align with the needs of the organization.Why This Role MattersIn rural healthcare, the strength of an organization starts with its people.The Human Resources Director plays a critical role in:Supporting employee experience and organizational cultureStrengthening leadership alignment and communicationHelping recruit and retain the workforce rural healthcare depends onSupporting long-term hospital sustainabilityGuiding the organization through growth and change with stability and careYour leadership here will be felt across the hospital and throughout the Dillon community.A Place to Lead and BelongAt Barrett Hospital & HealthCare, leadership is not just about operations.It is about people, relationships, and showing up for a community that depends on you.This is an opportunity to step into a role where your work will be felt across the hospital and throughout Dillon.For leaders who value purpose, connection, and meaningful work, this is a chance to make a lasting difference.We Cannot Wait to Hear Your StoryAfter reviewing the hospital and community information, we hope you can begin to picture what life and leadership could look like in Dillon.If this opportunity speaks to you, we would love to connect.Please submit your resume if you would like someone from Rural Staffing Services to personally reach out regarding this opportunity.We genuinely look forward to learning more about you, your leadership journey, and what matters most to you in your next chapter.Together is how rural survives. Heart is how it thrives.