HR Officer | Queen of Peace

Location:

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Seeking Human Resources professionals to join the leadership team 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.

Accountable for the direction and management of all activities for the human resources department, in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of Avera Queen of Peace region. The region includes multiple facilities and locations including hospitals, long‑term care and clinics. 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.

Is a member of the administrative councils in the regions with administrative responsibilities.

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all operating areas within Avera Queen of Peace. (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 Queen of Peace leaders to ensure optimal use of resources and provide effective service.
• Work to continuously enhance the delivery of human resource services through improvement processes that maintain the highest levels of service, efficiency, and effectiveness. Supervise Human Resource Partner team, support professional development opportunities for growth and learning. Administer and enhance employee feedback processes, including formal and informal options. 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.
  
  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 Queen of Peace to ensure continuity and consistency. Oversee human resource management compliance and directs the Human Resources related functions to be consistent State and Federal statutes and regulations. 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 Queen of Peace and Senior Leadership Team on matters within areas of responsibility.
• Provide advice and information to the Avera Queen of Peace 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.

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…