People Services Director

Job Title:
People Services Director

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Job Duration:
Permanent

Location:
Elko, NV 89801

Schedule:
This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Full comprehensive Benefit and Total Rewards package eligible. Relocation assistance is available

SIGNING BONUS:
Negotiable

RELOCATION PACKAGE:
Partial

Benefits: DENTAL INSURANCE/ MEDICAL INSURANCE/ VISION INSURANCE/ LIFE INSURANCE/ RETIREMENT/ PAID TIME OFF

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in HR, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.)
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Experience leading HR functions across multiple disciplines including:
  Employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, compliance, performance management.
• Experience supervising HR staff

• Healthcare experience (acute care hospital strongly preferred)
• Labor Relations (Union experience, administering collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances and arbitration preparation)
• HR Certifications (preferably SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
• Rural healthcare experience
• Multi-union environment experience

• Serve as the senior HR leader for the hospital and strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to align workforce strategies with business and operational goals.
• Lead employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and culture initiatives.
• Oversee labor relations activities, including administration of collective bargaining agreements and union partnerships.
• Participate in and/or lead union negotiations, grievance management, and employee relations matters.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Direct recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and retention efforts to support staffing needs.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance with employment laws, policies, and healthcare regulations.
• Oversee HR audits, reporting, documentation, leaves of absence, accommodations, and policy administration.
• Analyze workforce metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improved engagement, retention, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and implement action plans based on workforce data and organizational needs.
• Supervise and develop HR team members while fostering a positive, high-performance work environment.
• Lead employee development, leadership development, and training initiatives across the facility.
• Develop, monitor, and manage departmental budgets and HR-related expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies while supporting a people‑first culture.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, preferably in the areas of Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field. Additional requirements include:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Experience leading HR functions across multiple disciplines including:
  Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Recruitment, Compliance, Performance Management.
• Experience managing investigations and employee relations issues.
• Experience advising senior leadership teams.
• Experience managing HR operations and compliance functions.
• Leadership. Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive organizational initiatives.
• Experience supervising HR staff.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.