Senior Human Resources Director – Lead HR Strategy & Culture Transformation

Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Senior Human Resources Director plays a vital leadership role in advancing Salud’s HR strategy and ensuring organizational excellence.
You’ll 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 Salud’s mission, vision, and values—driving 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 Salud’s 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or 10 years of equivalent experience).
• Master’s 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

Salud is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Salud is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Salud Human Resources Department at 831-728-8250 or at HRDept@splg.org.