Director, Human Resources

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The Director, Human Resources Business Partner provides strategic human resources support to operational and physician leadership teams on organizational, leadership and talent strategies.

Reporting to the Senior Director Human Resources, the Director works closely with clinical and administrative leaders to provide a positive work environment characterized by high performance, progressive organizational change, continuous professional growth and development, and open communication.

• Organizational Diagnostics and Design - Partner and consult with other HR functions on organizational diagnostics and lead the implementation of data-supported solutions. Translate data into action, interpreting results of analyses to identify trends/themes and providing recommendations about organizational strategies, structures, and actions. Collaborate on change management strategies and implementation.

• People Plan - Translate operational strategies into people and organizational priorities and lead the discussion with leadership teams on the application and alignment of those priorities to achieve specific operational goals. identify gaps in the current people plan, people programs and tools, and participate in the creation of the people plan for an assigned operational department. Lead the implementation of the people plan (e.g., talent management, leadership effectiveness, resource management etc.) for that organization.

• Leadership & Team Performance - Assess and interpret leadership effectiveness and performance data and provide insights, guidance and recommendations based on findings. Identify where change is needed and contribute to the development of interventions to improve leadership and team performance. Facilitate leadership capability planning for an organization and execute on strategies and action plans to transform leaders and teams.

The ideal candidate will have the following credentials:

Experience

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in human resources with increasing responsibilities including involvement with senior leadership and at least five (5) years serving in a leadership role.

• Experience implementing and optimizing people strategy (process, tools, and technologies) in complex, matrixed, high performing environment.

• Experience working with partnership organizations on implementing and optimizing strategic agreements.

• Experience in a high-acuity hospital setting is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field is required.

• A master's degree in human resources, business administration, or public health is preferred.

• Professional human capital certification – SHRM PHR/SPHR or HRCI certification is preferred.

​Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to diagnose and analyze data, identify existing solutions, implement solutions, measure impact and success.

• Critical thinker with ability to analyze and solve complex and systemic problems.

• Expert level consulting skills. Ability to facilitate leadership groups and offer options for optimizing clinical care with human capital programs that allow our people to do their best work.

• Strong track record of coaching leaders as they navigate challenging human capital situations.

• Demonstrated ability to influence complex set of leaders using data, persuasion, and executive presence.

• A track record of respectfully challenging the status quo and offering alternative points of view that address short-term issues and long-term strategies.

• Working knowledge of applicable labor laws and regulations.

• A track record of linking human resources as a driver and influencer of operational performance.

• Expert level organizational analysis, design, and implementation skills. A track record of driving changes in the organization and helping teams understand the change and how it impacts and benefits them on a personal level.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with high expectations to produce results.

• Exceptional verbal and written communications; strong business acumen; interpersonal skills and strong collaborative nature; team player; consensus builder; and persuasive presenter.

• History of building and fostering trusting, sustainable relationships. Able to collaborate and partner with other areas of human resources along with clinical and administrative leaders.

• Active listener. Seek to understand the point of view and needs of stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to balance emotional intelligence and business insights when communicating with stakeholders. Possess the depth of experience to know when to persuade vs. negotiate.

• High level of service orientation—responsive to the needs of key stakeholders.

• Demonstrates poise and self-control, establishes credibility, deals diplomatically with conflict, and instills a sense of trust and confidence in others.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.