Director of Human Resources

Lead with purpose. Develop people. Strengthen the future of community healthcare.

Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Human Resources Director to strengthen the employee experience, develop leaders, and support our mission of providing premier healthcare.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of HR serves as a key member of the leadership team and a trusted advisor to executives and department leaders. This role leads HR strategy and operations while supporting workforce stability, leadership effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and a positive workplace culture.

Lead human resources strategies that align with organizational goals and support the people who make quality healthcare possible.

• Partner with the CEO and leaders on workforce planning, organizational strategy, and HR initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations and workforce decisions.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and the employee lifecycle.
• Strengthen hiring practices and the employee experience.

• Coordinate training in hiring, coaching, performance management, safety, and compliance.
• Help leaders navigate workplace challenges and foster accountability, teamwork, and respect.

• Advise leaders on employee relations and oversee investigations.
• Represent the organization in labor relations and collective bargaining.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee unemployment and workers' compensation claims.

• Oversee compensation, benefits, and market analysis in partnership with Finance and department leaders.
• Manage HR systems, employee records, and process improvement initiatives.

• Participate in key organizational committees and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• A commitment to leadership development and employee success.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Integrity, discretion, and fiscal responsibility.

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• 4 year College degree or equivalent HR work experience.
• Minimum five years of professional or managerial HR generalist experience; healthcare experience highly preferred.
• HR certification highly preferred, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or HRCP.

At Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics, we value compassion, respect and integrity in all that we do. As a member of our team, you can expect a fulfilling career alongside like-minded professionals who are dedicated to delivering premier care to the residents of Wallowa County.

We treat every employee like a valued member of the family and offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare facility. Wallowa Memorial has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation and honored as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare for 5 consecutive years.

Our mission is to provide premier healthcare. Our vision is to be a recognized leader in mission focus, quality care, and fiscal strength.

We are guided by six core values:

• Compassion — Show genuine concern for others.
• Respect — Treat people with dignity.
• Integrity — Act responsibly and ethically.
• Quality — Strive for excellence.
• Stewardship — Use resources responsibly.
• Family — Foster teamwork and a supportive environment.

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