Human Resource Director

Human Resource Director

Main Campus - Staples, MN 56479

Salary Range $57.50 - $77.12 Hourly Level Management Position Type Full Time Category Human Resources

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here oss the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

The Human Resources department provides operational leadership and support to ensure compliant, consistent, and people-centered HR practices across Lakewood Health System. The team partners with leaders throughout the organization to support employee relations, workforce operations, regulatory compliance, performance management, policy administration, benefits, compensation, and organizational culture.

The Human Resources Director provides operational leadership for the Human Resources department, ensuring compliant, consistent, and people-centered HR practices across Lakewood Health System. This role serves as the organization's subject matter expert in employment law, employee relations, regulatory compliance, investigations, policy administration, performance management, and workforce operations.

Working closely with the Chief Talent Officer and Senior Benefits & Compensation Partner, this leader develops HR team capability while ensuring organizational practices support legal compliance, operational excellence, and an exceptional employee experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Workforce Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, EEOC, wage and hour regulations, Minnesota Paid Leave, and other evolving employment legislation.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, translating requirements into organizational policies, practices, leader education, and operational processes.
• Develop proactive strategies that minimize employment risk while supporting Lakewood's culture and mission.

Employee Relations Strategy

• Continuous improvement of organization-wide standards for employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance management.
• Serve as senior advisor to leaders navigating complex employee situations.
• Promote consistent, legally defensible decision-making across all departments.

Leadership Capability

• Partner with executive and operational leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness through coaching, accountability, education, and consultation.
• Build leader confidence in performance conversations, documentation, investigations, and employee engagement.

HR Operational Excellence

• Continuously evaluate HR workflows, systems, and service delivery to improve efficiency, consistency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing data, technology, and best practices.

Lead the Human Resources Team

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and accountability for HR Business Partners, Generalists, Coordinators, and other assigned HR staff.
• Foster a high-performing HR team focused on exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
• Develop succession planning and professional growth opportunities within the HR department.

Trusted Advisor

• Build trusted relationships with leaders at every level of the organization.
• Serve as a confidential resource for sensitive employee matters requiring judgment, discretion, and objectivity.

Organizational Culture

• Champion respectful workplace expectations.
• Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, recognition, and organizational culture.

Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Benefits & Compensation…