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Regional Director, Human Resources - Hospital/Healthcare

UHS

Edinburg, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Universal Health Services rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

455th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Responsibilities
Regional Director - Human resources, Texas/Oklahoma
We are seeking an established human resources leader to partner with Regional operations providing leadership in the development and execution of human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization for our multiple facilities across Texas and Oklahoma.
This position is located at our Regional Office Center in Edinburg, Texas.
  • Provides HR leadership, direction, and technical expertise in a variety of HR areas including but not limited to HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee retention, organizational change, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and compensation.
  • Works with facility HR Directors in the region, overseeing key organizational processes, including but not limited to: development and interpretation of HR policies and Employee Handbooks, trending employee relations data, development and presentation of HR competency training programs, conducting regular site visits, HRD orientation, and other training programs, etc.
  • Partners with Company labor relations department and assists with Corporate Legal with external complaints (e.g., EEOC, State Civil Rights, OSHA, and NLRB position statements, etc.)
  • Oversees and participates in the delivery of HR services to align Facility HR with Facility/Company business needs. Conducts periodic needs assessment to align corporate HR priorities with Hospital business needs and regional strategic imperatives.
  • Develops talent management and engagement strategies for the region, overseeing internal and external recruitment plan and other related programs to attract quality applicants and retain employees. Regularly reviews HR metrics to analyze recruitment, hiring, retention, turnover, etc. to recommend adjustments to strategies and/or program development.
  • Oversees the employee performance evaluation and merit process to ensure execution is consistent with division guidance and equitable application to all staff.
  • Based on HR metrics and in consultation with facility CEOs, and Division Director, HR identifies competency gaps of HRDs. Collaborates with Division Director and corporate subject matter experts to determine appropriate training programs and resources. Consults with Facility HRDs to identify training needs and/or competency gaps for staff.
  • Provides on-site support to facilities during HR Director vacancies.
  • Collaborates with the Division Director, Human Resources to ensure the execution and oversight of division HR strategy, policy, and processes.

You will be part of an exception team with the following benefits:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Educational Assistance and development programs
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree human resources or related field from a fully accredited college/university is required.
  • Master's degree from a fully accredited college/university is highly preferred.
License / Certification:
  • Professional certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SMRM-SCP) or equivalent) is highly preferred.
Experience:
  • 8 to 10 years of professional HR experience, preferably in a for profit acute or behavioral health healthcare setting or related healthcare experience.
  • 5 years of progressively responsible management experience, holding a leadership role.
  • HR management experience with multi-site and multi-state locations.
  • Able to work collaboratively and effectively with the field and leadership to achieve good outcomes.
  • Must be responsive in managing issues that require timely management/oversight.
  • Must have prior experience managing high volume full cycle recruitment process.
  • Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws. Experience with EEOC and other regulatory agencies.
  • Knowledge of labor relations and union avoidance tactics.
Skills:
  • Knowledge of compensation practices and, also, knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.
  • Knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., Lawson, HR Smart, RAS reporting, etc.).
  • Proficient Microsoft office (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
  • Ability to maintain sensitive employee information as confidential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Travel Requirements:
  • Up to 35% travel.

About Universal Health Services, Inc.
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US

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