Oakwood Village is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to join our executive leadership team. The VP of Human Resources is directly responsible for the strategic planning, policy development and overall administration of the HR department functions that provide services and programs for all associates of Oakwood Lutheran Homes Association, Inc. and all related entities. These functions include: Compensation & Benefits; Employee & Labor Relations; Employment Services; Staff & Leadership Training; Organizational Development; Performance Management; Recognition & Retention; and Regulatory Compliance relating to the Human Resources function.
This position is accountable to the President and CEO.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Fully embraces a culture of hospitality and teamwork by living the Oakwood Core Values: a. Compassion: We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another. b. Faith: We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood. c. Inclusion: We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair, welcoming, and accessible experiences for all. d. Integrity: We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents, their families, and our co-workers. e. Dedication: We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.
2. Promote the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Oakwood by exhibiting professional and ethical work practices.
3. Regulatory compliance: monitor compliance with all applicable federal and state local, laws, regulations and requirements governing employment.
4. Wages and benefits: review, evaluate and design wage and benefit packages for all employees.
5. Personnel records, reports & systems: supervise maintenance of records, production of reports and maintenance of the HR/Payroll system.
6. Policies and procedures: develop and implement all policies and procedures related to employment, monitor and review their effectiveness, interpret personnel policies and procedures to employees.
7. Employee relations: function as a resource and advocate for employee concerns.
8. Employee communications: design and direct an effective employee communications program.
9. Management: oversees the Human Resource department. Develop & align HR budget with organizational strategic goals; monitor to ensure the best possible financial and operational outcomes.
10. As applicable; Represents Oakwood at Union Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations, and oversees human resource staff addressing grievance and arbitration proceedings, and Labor Management meetings.
11. Provide counsel and make recommendations to organizational structure and development plans (i.e. succession plans; talent retention/coaching, etc.) to ensure continuous high performance mission-driven leadership.
12. Participate in all HR-related aspects including the workforce planning and design for new or acquired facilities.
13. Ensure best practices are utilized in organizational development programs and process for individuals, department and the organization.
14. Member of the Administrative Committee to the 403B Plan of the Employees of Oakwood Lutheran Homes Association, Inc.
15. Is aware of Oakwood’s compliance policies including those having to do with confidentiality and security of information, and concern for the wellbeing of residents and patients. Demonstrates behaviors and completes work in a manner consistent with these policies.
16. Additional responsibilities as assigned by the President/CEO.
COMPETENCIES
1. Ability to Champion Oakwood’s Core Values. The strength of Oakwood as a community depends on the strength of relationships between leadership and staff, staff and other staff, residents and staff and residents with one another. a. We grow here: We encourage each other to grow professionally, we share our knowledge, we ask questions, and we help out. b. We honor the individual: We recognize the dignity of the individual, both residents and staff, and treat people with care and compassion. c. We invest in the power of community: We maintain a high level of quality of services and reinvest in our community to keep growing and improving. d. We are here for each other: We help out. We listen. We care. e. We go above and beyond: We hold each other to a high standard. We define exceptional service and we support each other in our aim to provide the best care possible.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. An experienced leader and human resource executive with appropriate professional experience. An energetic and forward-thinking individual with high ethical standards.
2. A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.
3. A well-organized and self-directed individual who is “politically savvy” and a team player.
4. An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of Oakwood and possesses excellent communication skills.
5. A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.
6. An excellent facilitator who is experienced in resolving conflicts between different parties to a dispute.
7. A decisive individual who possesses a strategic focus as well as an operational, implementation and detail oriented perspective.
8. Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office.
9. Knowledge of current State and Federal regulations relating to human resources.
10. Willing and able to be flexible in hours in order to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING
1. Ten or more years of diverse experience in Human Resource related administrative areas of responsibility preferably in Health Care, Sr. Health Care. Five + years at “executive management level” of Human Resources Department preferred, in a multi-site organization. Experience in a healthcare and/or union environment preferred with 500 employees.
2. Degree in Business, (HR Major or Minor), Organizational Psychology or Organizational Development from an Accredited College required; Master’s degree or equivalent preferred; and ten plus years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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