Chief Human Resource Officer at Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region – RUTLAND, Vermont

COMMUNITY HEALTH:

Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops and coordinates implementation of Human Resources policies and programs for Community Health including organizational planning, organizational development, employment, training, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and employee services. Originates Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide a balanced program throughout CHCRR. Assists and advises senior management on Human Resources issues.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the entire organization.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer[1]employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting, regulations affecting Human Resources function (e.g. OSHA, EEO, TEFRA, ERISA, Wage & Hour, etc.) requested or required for compliance.
• Approves all information submitted. Acts as primary contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies.
• Protects interests of employees and the organization in accordance with Community Health Human
• Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations. Approves recommendations for terminations.
• Reviews employee appeals through complaint procedure.
• Establish wage and salary structure, pay policies, performance appraisal programs, employee benefit programs and services and company safety and health programs.
• Establishes standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures.
• Defines all Human Resources programs, and authority/responsibility of Human Resources within those programs. Provides necessary education and materials to line management and employees -workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.
• Selects and coordinates use of Human Resources consultants, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators, training specialists, labor counsel and other outside sources.
• Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs and practices to keep the organization abreast with current practice and informed of new developments.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of such reports and records as are necessary to carry out functions of department.
• Prepares periodic reports to top management as necessary or requested.
• Responsible and evaluated for upholding Community Health’s Corporate Compliance Program
• Keeps supervisors informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of objectives, and those which are not being addressed adequately at the line management level.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Develops and recommends budget. Authorizes expenditures in accordance with budget. Approves budget and expense of subordinates
• Develops short and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure and staffing requirements.
• Assures that the duties, responsibilities, and authority of each job are clearly defined, effective, and communicated to incumbents. • Assures that qualified personnel are selected and that the orientation and on-the-job training programs are conducted and effective.
• Ensures that the Community Health performance appraisal system is administered effectively.
• Assumes that a positive employee relations position is maintained. Ensures that Community Health management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced. S-467 Page 2 of 4
• Assures that effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility. Where appropriate, informs employees as to plans and progress.
• Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policy or practices.
• Remains current with trends and practices in field of expertise. Assumes other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• Assumes other tasks as assigned

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent
• 5-8 years’ experience gained through increasingly responsible management position within Human Resources
• Knowledge of federal and state employment/labor laws, clinic policies.
• Knowledge of compensations/benefits administration.
• Knowledge of how to conduct wage/salary and employee satisfaction surveys; to mediate personnel grievances/disputes; to analyze human resources data for critical indicators.
• Specialized skill and/or training in organizational planning, compensation, preventive labor relations.
• Membership in associations which would enhance effective Human Resources Management
• Generalist background with broad knowledge of employment, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training and development
• Well-developed administrative and management skills.
• Must have full and complete knowledge and understanding of all Community Health policies.
• Must maintain a good professional relationship with Administration, management and staff
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature flexible.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal • Participative management style – advocate team concept
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but be able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities
• Results and people oriented, but have sound and reasoned judgment – ability to balance other business considerations. Service oriented, but assertive/persuasive.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:

• Work Life Balance
• Generous Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account option.
• Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.