Human Resource Manager​/Director

Location: Hettinger

West River Health Services is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Respect, we're committed to providing the kind of quality health care typically found in larger cities, delivered with small-town friendliness and individual care. We believe our employees are the foundation of that commitment, working together to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Summary WRHS is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as its senior Human Resources leader. The final title - HR Manager or HR Director - will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and depth of experience. This is a hands-on, full-scope role with direct CEO access, supervision of HR support staff, and ownership of all HR functions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Lead employee relations, investigations, disciplinary processes, and terminations

Manage full-cycle recruitment with emphasis on clinical, technical, and hard-to-fill positions

Maintain compliance with federal and state employment law (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII) and applicable CMS/HIPAA requirements

Administer compensation structures and employee benefits programs; support market benchmarking

Provide managers with tools and guidance for performance management and corrective action

Oversee HR operations: onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data integrity, and employee records

Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on workforce and culture matters

Supervise and develop HR support staff

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible HR experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or management role Working knowledge of federal employment law and multi-function HR operations

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels Preferred
- Healthcare setting experience - Critical Access Hospital, rural health clinic, or long-term careSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

Experience recruiting in a rural or geographically constrained market

Compensation & Benefits Salary range of $68,000 to $120,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and title level (Manager or Director). West River Health Services offers a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance for candidates from outside the region. Compensation is benchmarked against the North Dakota Hospital Association's Healthcare Compensation Survey and reflects the scope and market for this role in western North Dakota.

West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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