Area People Services Director

Job Type: Full Time, Days

This position will oversee two separate Mercy Health hospitals in Youngstown: a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, and a brand-new 72 bed behavioral health hospital opening this December.

At Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Hospitals, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

The Area Director of People Services is responsible for all Human Resource functions within the area hospitals including hiring, orienting and training employees. Also responsible for benefits, safety, and worker's compensation and backup to payroll functions in all area hospitals. Ensures that all Human Resource practices meet the guidelines and specifications of all state and federal laws. This is a hands on HR role with ownership of all facets of HR.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the facilities' history, mission, services and organizational structure.
  
• Work closely with management teams to reduce turnover, increase employee engagement and promote the Core Values.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple assignments, balance priorities, makes decisions quickly.
  
• Partner with recruitment and recruitment marketing to develop and evaluate recruiting resources and strategies including but not limited to, recruitment ads, attend job fairs and network with regional employment agencies and schools to recruit highly qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  
• Analyzes relevant market factors, including compensation packages, shift differential and sign on bonuses and along with Controller and CEO, ensures a fair and equitable merit process.
  
• Works with CEO, leadership team and corporate compensation teams to determine salaries, compensation issues and other human resources policies and procedures.
  

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
  
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
  
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
  
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
  
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
  
• Professional development and growth opportunities
  

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or other related degree or nearing completion of the degree.
  
• Position requires a high level of proficiency normally acquired through five to seven years of progressively responsible work experience.
  
• Working knowledge of all state and federal laws related to the Human Resources Field.
  

Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Hospitals are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to

Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Hospitals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Hospitals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.