Dir-Benefits Wellness & Employee Health

Responsible for developing, managing and leading the benefits, wellness and employee health teams including occupational health and safety programs. Develops, recommends and oversees all programs; develops and monitors budgets; negotiates contracts and monitors vendor performance; develops metrics/dashboard, and preparation of reports; monitors customer satisfaction; ensures maintenance of appropriate records, maintains current knowledge of regulatory environment; selects, trains, orients and assigns staff.

• Define and oversee the strategic planning and operational management activities including budget and resource management for own area;
  Leverage metrics and analyses to influence HR practices and to validate and revise strategies within own area.
• Develop, recommend, and interpret organization-wide HR program goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and courses of action.
• Successfully lead multiple large/critical complex projects/ program(s) from end to end for own area/department;
  Drive project execution through teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery at high quality.
• Be a trusted advisor in HR practices and collaborate with business leaders on critical elements of investigation outcomes.
• Promote utilization of the HR offerings within own area and works with employees and managers to facilitate programs.
• Strategically engage with key stakeholders (e.g., cross-functional leaders) to share expert advice and influence decision-making.
• Support the people aspects of organizational change and people processes;
  Drive and implement change initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in people management.
• Evaluate performance of all direct reports, providing constructive criticism, feedback, and opportunities for professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles. Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year — specifically through the spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum Requirement:
  Bachelor's degree with 10 + years of experience managing one or more areas within the HR function (e.g., Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, HRBP, Talent Management, HRIS), preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working in one or more areas of HR (e.g., Employee Relations, Compensation, HRBP, Talent Management, HRIS etc.) through the design and implementation of organization-wide HR programs.
• Strong experience managing teams.
• Demonstrated track record of high credibility as a trusted advisor, directing HR objectives, policies and procedures for own area, within the organization.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multi‑functional environment, influencing critical cross‑functional stakeholders to drive processes/systems and outcomes.
• Strong experience with operational management, budget planning, & stakeholder and resource management.
• Expertise with HR principles and practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, & local laws and regulations.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

• Drives and monitors clear goal setting, accountability, and feedback for the department (and matrixed teams). Manages ER issues as they arise.
• Guides performance of direct reports (or indirect if managing people indirectly) through coaching and development.
• Consistently evaluates and addresses the team’s overarching development needs in line with the talent strategy.
• Proactively builds and maintains key relationships within and outside the organization.
• Guides structured evaluation of priorities with stakeholders for critical decision‑making with a long term focus.
• Facilitates communication and solutioning between stakeholders to address needs and…