Program Manager, People Operations

Program Manager People Operations

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as Program Manager, People Operations.

Position Status : Full-time, Day Shift

Position Location : Hybrid - Virginia Beach, VA

Standard Working Hours : 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM (ET).

Expectations for this Role :

The Program Manager, People Operations works in close collaboration with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to cultivate a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that drives exceptional outcomes. The role leads strategic employee relations initiatives designed to align people practices with the organization's goals. By partnering with leadership, HR teams, and departmental managers, People Operations develops and implements forward-thinking strategies that promote workforce engagement, strengthen employee relations, and support a healthy, thriving organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement strategic people relations policies and initiatives tailored to the healthcare environment
• Equip managers with the necessary training and resources, to facilitate effective retention conversations and elicit valuable insights from employees
• Facilitate training for leaders on people management, communication, and employee engagement strategies
• Analyze workforce trends, engagement data, and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement in people practices
• Support managers in determining actionable steps based on colleague feedback, to include Engagement Survey results, to positively influence employees' experience and drive meaningful change
• Support change management efforts and organizational development initiatives
• Provide coaching to managers on improving their employee relationships that foster a culture of trust within their teams
• Monitor early warning signs and develop strategies to address labor vulnerability
• Manage HR's response to changes in workforce requirements, and coordinate support to impacted colleagues
• Participate in people-focused operational committees and taskforces (i.e SOC audit, Pharmacy Diversion)
• This role will support workday processes, metrics and strategy, compliance and risk mitigation, leader coaching and training, culture and engagement and labor relations.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Benefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states : Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.