Gilchrist Hiring for Associate Director, Human Resources Job at Hunt Valley, MD Full Time

Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare, Business Management or a related field Required. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Healthcare, Business Management or related field is required.

Experience

12 of years progressively responsible Human Resources experience, preferably in Employee/ Labor Relations. Minimum of 6 years of direct HR management experience. Knowledgeable and fully competent in at least three HR disciplines with some working knowledge of all areas of HR. Experience with Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions strongly preferred. Healthcare industry experience a plus. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands key business drivers and has knowledge of laws, principles and best practices. Uses business & professional acumen and understanding of how HR integrates with others in accomplishing business objectives.

• Proven ability to design, implement and deploy effective Talent Acquisition and employee retention tactics and strategies.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and independently apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, practices and policies.
• Must be able to gather, analyze and interpret data, policies, procedures, HR reports, and apply data, policies, regulations and the collective bargaining agreement to the applicable facts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills, a proven ability to work independently in managing multiple projects.
• Ability to work with employees at various levels in the organization, seek input from stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to use independent judgement, resources, past practices to research and analyze information to provide advice and guidance focusing on business operations and solve problems with varying levels of complexity, to include highly complex issues in a timely manner.
• Must display strong negotiating, consensus building and facilitation skills and be comfortable in a team-oriented hands-on environment.
• Ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and
• difficult issues.
• Ability to be a flexible, collaborative team player that demonstrates a high energy level and a great tolerance for change.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be a strong relationship developer, excellent consulting skills with the ability to deal successfully with inherent ambiguities and complexities of an organization experiencing significant growth and culture change.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in all aspects of work including but not limited to: composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, multi-tasking, coordinating, planning and meeting deadlines in a face paced environment.
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment and effectively use a computer, hardware and software Highly proficient with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS systems.

Position Competencies

• Business Insight – Apply knowledge of the business and external environment to help advance the organization’s goals
• Persuades – Uses knowledge and experience to make compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
• Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively to meet shared objectives
• Manages Ambiguity – Operates effectively when things are not certain or clear
• Manages Complexity – Makes sense of highly complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information
• Manages Conflict – Handles conflict in moderate situations effectively, with minimum escalation
• Decision Quality – Makes good, quality and timely decisions
• Resourcefulness – Secures and deploy resources effectively and efficiently

Licensures, Certifications

SPHR or SHRM-SCP Certification required or must be obtained be within first year of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 10 pounds

Working Conditions

• Works in normal office environment.
• Work frequently produces a high level of mental/visual fatigue due to managing conflict, attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
• Work requires the ability to stand for long periods of time when providing training and working with groups.
• Operation of office equipment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Work may require travel to various work systems. Other travel may be necessary.
• Ability to work longer hours when project demands

Conditions of Employment