Human Resources Officer - Avera McKennan

Location :

Plaza 4-Sioux FallsWorker Type :

RegularWork Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)Position Highlights

This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD!

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for the direction and management of all activities for the human resources department, in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of Avera McKennan. The Avera McKennan region employees over 7,800 employees and consists of a 545-bed tertiary hospital, 16 critical access hospitals, 6 long term care facilities and medical clinics that offer 60 different specialties. Avera is committed to the highest standard of customer service principles for its patients, visitors, and staff members. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors, and fellow staff members.

What you will do

Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all operating areas within Avera McKennan. (Acute, Long Term Care and Clinics).

Works with system HROs on developing and / or implementing appropriate policies and procedures to enhance efficient and effective operations and delivery of services within the system.

Implement system and regional HR strategic plans and budget targets into operational action plans which guide resource allocation to achieve the annual operating plan.

Provide leadership, guidance, support, and direction to the Avera McKennan leaders to ensure optimal use of resources and provide effective service. a.

Work to continuously enhance the delivery of human resource services through improvement processes that maintain the highest levels of service, efficiency, and effectiveness. b. Supervise McKennan Human Resource Partner team, support professional development opportunities for growth and learning. c. Administer and enhance employee feedback processes, including formal and informal options. d. Working in conjunction with HRP team, oversee the investigation of all employee complaints or allegations dealing with issues related to legal, policy, practice, or values violations. e. Oversee and enhance a comprehensive array of human resource management policies, programs, and practices that effectively link human resource strategies with business strategies, coordinating the implementation across Avera McKennan to ensure continuity and consistency. f. Oversee human resource management compliance and directs the Human Resources related functions to be consistent State and Federal statutes and regulations. g. Establish a strong cooperative relationship with operational leaders by providing the information, tools, and services necessary to carry out their human resources management responsibilities and to ensure that the human resources processes are compatible with and support operational needs.

Participate in the development system, HR Council and HR Operations Meetings to ensure accomplishment of the mission and vision of Avera.

Serve as an advisor and consultant to the Chief Executive Officer of Avera McKennan and Senior Leadership Team on matters within areas of responsibility.

Provide advice and information to the McKennan Board of Directors on matters within areas of responsibility.

Act as a liaison and representative of Avera pertaining to human resources matters with community groups, local and regional health care colleagues and other relevant individuals and organizations.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

Bachelor's

7-9 years progressively responsible management or supervisory level experience in human resources in a complex and progressive human resources environment

Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

Master's

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Human Resource Standards Institute (HRCI) SPHR certification Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

Maintain confidentiality.

Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

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