System Director, Human Resources & Employee Health (FT- 1.0 FTE, Onsite in Bozeman, MT)

The System Director of Human Resources and Employee Health provides strategic leadership in planning, directing, organizing, and managing the human resources functions, as well as overseeing employee health, employee housing, physician and advanced practice compensation and recruitment. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer (CHRCO), this role drives initiatives that align the organization’s people strategy with its mission, vision, and values. The System Director is responsible for cultivating a culture of excellence and compliance, ensuring that HR operations support organizational growth and regulatory mandates, and fostering a work environment that promotes high employee engagement and retention. The System Director partners closely with Senior Leadership on strategic planning, policy development, and operational improvement across multiple areas, including labor relations, employee relations, talent acquisition, and compensation. The System Director also leads the HR Business Partners to ensure alignment of human resources strategies with operational objectives across all departments. Additionally, this role oversees programs that support physician workforce stability and ensures effective management of employee housing and health services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Fifteen (15) years of progressive HR experience with at least five (5) years progressing within management to a high level or executive role.

• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices across functional areas.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in related field.

• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).

• Experience managing a multi-state workforce.

• Experience in acute care hospitals and multi-facility healthcare systems.

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Provide strategic leadership and direction for all HR functions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR services across the healthcare system and multi-state workforce.

• Builds collaborate partnerships with hospital and system leaders to drive organizational excellence in human resources and employee services.

• Lead total rewards, the management and implementation of plans for benefits, compensation, to include provider.

• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies to ensure high quality candidates are identified and hired.

• Direct provider recruitment efforts to attract and retain top medical talent, ensuring the staffing needs of the organization are met.

• Provides leadership in labor and employee relations ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering positive relationships between management and labor.

• Oversee employee health services, ensuring the well-being and safety of all staff. Develop initiatives to promote health and wellness, manage workplace injuries, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

• Manage employee housing programs to support staff retention and recruitment. Develop policies and oversee the allocation and maintenance of employee housing.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations. Develop and implement policies and procedures to minimize risk and ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, addressing employee concerns and resolving conflicts effectively.

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational priorities.

• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong managerial skills including strategic planning, delegation, performance management, problem-solving, maintaining regulatory compliance, and financial management

• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support data-driven decision-making and stewardship of departmental resources

• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences using a variety of mediums

• Demonstrated success in leading, motivating and inspiring employees and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and deliver results

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times

• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality

• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements:

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

Position System Director, Human Resources & Employee Health (FT- 1.0 FTE, Onsite in Bozeman, MT)

Location MT:Bozeman:Deaconess Hospital | HR Generalist | Full Time

Req ID 43