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Columbia Memorial Hospital, located in beautiful and historic Astoria, Oregon, is seeking a team-oriented Organizational Development and Human Resource Director to join our leadership team. In addition to supporting the delivery of quality patient-centered care to our patients and their families, the Organizational Development and Human Resources Director will provide thought leadership, processes, tools and resources to support the development and implementation of high-value strategic initiatives for the organization. They will drive talent management and leadership development as well as all tools and processes required to support succession planning, talent assessment, performance management, competency identification and development and coaching for CMH employees. They will develop the organization from a performance and culture perspective by implementing and overseeing initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen employee knowledge and abilities and grow leadership.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Human Resources professional to join a respected, mission-driven organization serving the beautiful southeast Alaska region. SEARHC is one of the oldest and largest native-run health care organizations in the nation, serving 18 Alaska Native communities.

Community Medical Centers (www.communitymedical.org) operates three acute care hospitals: Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center and Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital. The primary service area is 15,000-square-miles and is home to the only combined burn and Level 1 trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. Combined, the hospitals have more than 1,000 beds. With more than 7,200 employees, 1,100 physicians and 500 volunteers, it also is the largest and most comprehensive hospital system in the San Joaquin Valley. CMC has academic partnerships with UC San Francisco's Fresno Medical Education Program and University of the Pacific's School of Dentistry.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources, the Director, Employee Relations, provides strategic direction to the employee relations function, ensures processes/practices meet departmental and organizational needs, and partners with leadership throughout the organization to proactively manage employee relations. The Director will understand federal labor guidelines, EEOC policies, and JCAHO standards. Supporting over 11,000 employees at TCH and an additional 3,000 employees from Baylor College of Medicine, the successful Director will embrace the culture of TCH by building relationships, collaborating with others, and developing trust and credibility throughout the organization. Additionally, the Director will create a vision for the Employee Relations department, build standardized policies and procedures for investigating and solving problems, and stay current on emerging national labor trends.

Provide guidance that drives the success of various HR-related activities, such as employee engagement and grievance counseling. Help negotiate labor agreements and advise management on contractual obligations. Manage relations between union leaders and hospital management. Design and implement training programs and oversee the resolution of issues related to labor relations. Become part of a dynamic, multifaceted environment that offers countless learning and advancement opportunities. Work autonomously and gain valuable experience in a union setting as new contracts are negotiated. Be inspired by visionary leaders as you help implement a more hands-on approach to labor relations.

This position will partner with leadership in assigned business units to assist in the alignment of business strategy and human capital management. Will act as the human resource consultant to assigned area management: providing advice and counsel on employee issues -- with emphasis on staffing, employee relations and performance management -- balancing organizational requirements, human resource policies and programs and the concerns of employees and managers. Will facilitate the resolution of the human resource program and administration issues.

Labor relations professional with multi-union experience, preferably in a large healthcare organization. Challenging opportunity for a dynamic individual to manage the day-to-day operations of labor/employee relations, provide contract administration, oversee labor-management initiatives, direct dispute resolution and grievance processing as well as participate (and in some cases lead) contract negotiations. Position reports to SVP, HR.

Billings Clinic is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to join our team. The Employee Relations Consultant is responsible for managing a range of activities related to employee/labor relations and staffing functions. Responsible for the development and administration of Employee Relations Program, employee advocacy, and affirmative action program. Develops and maintains strong business partnerships with the Billings Clinic Leadership Team. Ensures that interpretation and application of human resource programs are in compliance with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws.

The CHRO is a prominent senior executive role at Inova Health System and reports to the President and COO of the System, with open access to the CEO, and serves as a member of the Chief Executive Operating Council, the highest executive council at Inova. The CHRO will serve as a strategic and operational leader for the System, further aligning the organization’s human capital with the vision of being the best healthcare system in the state, enhancing Inova as a healthcare system that is highly committed to the development of its leaders, and creating a best in class workplace. The new CHRO will have significant latitude to organize the HR Division to most effectively achieve organizational growth/transition goals and objectives.

Acts as strategic, trusted partners to assigned client groups. Functions as a fully integrated team member in the operations of assigned areas. Acts as a primary point of HR contact for employees and managers in assigned areas. Facilitates solutions that contribute to business goals, objectives and priorities. Provides comprehensive Human Resources consultation, guidance and support. Works with leaders to coach, develop, and build engagement among team members. Maintains utmost confidentiality in all dealings. Drives talent and performance management in partnership with Organizational Development. Acts as the performance improvement driver and provokes positive changes via talent and performance management.

The Senior HR Generalist will provide a range of human resources functions for CRMC including assisting in the development and improvement of programs addressing organizational needs and compliance. Primary areas of focus include employee and labor relations, performance management, compliance, employee development, RN and Professional recruitment. Programs may include compensation, recognition, benefits, recruitment, staffing retention, record keeping, HRIS administration, payroll and employee communications. Must have a minimum of three years' experience in healthcare as an HR generalist. Previous employee relations experience required. 

The Senior Vice President of Human Resources (SVPHR) reports to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of SLUHN. The SVPHR is responsible to lead, strategize, organize, develop and direct all aspects related to the network human resource functions, including employment, compensation, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, compliance, employee/management training and talent development. This is a highly visible position that will work with the board of trustees to oversee executive compensation. The SVPHR also will work closely with senior administration and entity presidents to ensure consistency and integration of human resource strategies and processes throughout the network.

Date: July 15, 2014

Time: 2:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. CT, 12:00 p.m. MT, 11:00 a.m. PT 

Duration: 90 minute webinar

Presenter: Sherrin Ross Ingram, JD, chief marketing strategist, International Center for Strategic Planning

Price: $39.99 for AHA PMG members; $59.99 for nonmembers 

To register, click here.

Recognition, rewards and advancement often go to the person most capable of communicating their value rather than the person most competent for the job. Learn how to master the mindset and strategies required for extending your influence and getting all you want and deserve in your career. Sherrin Ross Ingram is a frequent keynote speaker on strategy and business development at the SHRM Annual Conference and at regional meetings and conferences.