Director - Human Resources; Behavioral Health Hospital

WHO WE ARE:

River Oaks Hospital, affiliated with Universal Health Services, is located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders.

Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

For more information about our hospital, please visit:

The Human Resources Director is responsible for providing overall human resources generalist support for the facility, which includes recruiting for vacant positions, facilitating general employee orientations, maintaining all personnel records and files, facilitating employee benefits enrollment, providing guidance and support to supervisors with respect to employee performance management; responding to unemployment compensation correspondence, and organizing all employee activities and in-services. The Human Resources Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

This position is not a remote position.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or related field is required. Current SPHR/PHR certification is highly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources. A minimum of two years’ experience working in Human Resources within a healthcare setting highly preferred. Must have previous Supervisory or Director-Level experience.

Additional Requirements: Prefer candidates with good understanding of HR related Joint Commission Standards and be familiar with the Joint Commission Survey process. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Technically proficient in HR Systems (applicant tracking, HRIS, learning management systems, payroll systems, etc.). Working knowledge of iCIMS, Workday, KRONOS, ADP, payroll processing systems. Strong computer knowledge, in Word and Excel, and ability to prepare HR reports.

Additional

Skills:

• HR Certification (through HRCI or SHRM) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and an understanding of Federal and State employment laws and regulations related to HR.
• Working knowledge of administering wage/salary programs, benefits, workers compensation, recruiting/retention plans, training/staff development, and employee relations.
• Requires leadership, organizational, supervisory and administrative capabilities
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of various software, internet-based HR systems and email.
• Ability to work in a high volume/ high stress environment.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.