Director of People Services – Healthcare

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of People Services to lead Human Resources operations and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This role oversees all HR functions for a 200‑employee hospital and plays a key part in shaping a positive, engaged, and high‑performing workplace culture.

The ideal candidate brings strong HR leadership experience, a people‑first mindset, and the ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on operational execution.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Limited

Requirements:

• Supervise and support one HR team member.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage the HR department budget.
• Coordinate and direct internal and external HR audits.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Lead and evaluate HR operations to ensure performance, compliance, and quality objectives are met.
• Develop and execute retention strategies to reduce turnover and support long‑term talent development.
• Oversee staffing activities including recruitment, onboarding, evaluations, corrective actions, and professional development.
• Build and maintain positive labor relations, including leading union negotiations.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and drive improvements in engagement, staffing, and employee satisfaction.
• Foster a culture that promotes professional growth, accountability, and employee engagement.

Qualifications/Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong employee relations background.
• Union or labor relations experience (preferred)
• Experience in a healthcare environment (preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• HR certifications such as SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR (preferred)

Benefits & Perks:

• PTO
• Sign-on bonus
• Life insurance
• STD and LTD
• Paid family leave
• Free gym membership
• Loan assistance programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Virtual care and mental health services
• Tuition assistance and certification support
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Work Environment:

• Up to 20% travel
• Collaborative, mission‑driven hospital setting