Director - HR Business Partner

The Director manages an assigned client base by supporting division leaders to develop and implement people strategies that positively impact business goals. The role drives performance‑management outcomes at the operating division level, optimizes the workforce, designs and executes organizational‑level staffing plans to ensure the division has the right skills and capabilities to achieve business objectives, manages risk and ensures readiness for compliance with employment law, regulatory requirements, and workplace safety.

The Director also ensures effective communications across the division and develops and implements strategies for recognition, training, benefits, and compensation programs to drive employee engagement and retention.

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)

• 6+ years of related experience in operations or healthcare
• HR expertise and experience in performance management, employment law, employee relations, staffing workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, and fundamental compensation and benefits principles

• None required
• PHR/SPHR preferred

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Proficiency with Windows‑style applications and various software packages specific to the role
• Strong delegation skills
• Supervisory experience
• Strong data and analytical skills
• Emotional intelligence to manage difficult conversations
• Excellent meeting and facilitation skills
• Leads with a quality‑improvement focus and relentless pursuit of excellence
• Ability to relate to all levels of the organization
• Ability to create strong relationships quickly with leaders and employees
• Ability to drive business results
• Energy and stamina to lead in a complex, fast‑based business environment

• Drive division business outcomes (labor, turnover, engagement)
• Improve leadership capabilities (performance management, succession planning and talent review)
• Conduct workforce planning (staffing, quality of hires, workforce optimization)
• Maintain effective communications and collaboration with COE’s (local training, benefits, compensation)
• Ensure compliance and minimize risk (employee relations, workplace safety, regulatory compliance)

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only; other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

The Director remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards and regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly when moving objects. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, stoop, bend, reach and manipulate with arms and hands, and travel between facilities. No occupational risk for exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue.

Possibility of exposure to hazardous medications or waste depending on essential duties.

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and related concerns.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.