Director of Human Resources

About the Foundation

Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is the official business name of Valley Hospital Association, Inc., which shares ownership in Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. In this capacity, the foundation actively participates in the governance of Mat-Su’s community hospital and protects the community’s interest in this important health care asset through board oversight. The MSHF also invests its assets into charitable works that improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough (Mat-Su).

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources serves as the organization’s primaryHR professional. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this roleis responsibleforoperationalizing and executing the organization’s HR strategy as defined by the CAOand managing the full scope of day-to-day HRservice delivery— including benefits administration, employee engagement, HR compliance, and full-cycle recruitment.

The Director of HRis a hands-on practitioner and trustedexecutionpartner who translates strategy into consistent, compliant, and high-quality HRservice delivery.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful, execution-focused professional who thrives in a lean environment,exercises independent judgement in day-to-day operations within established strategic direction,, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience.

This roleoperateswith a high degree of autonomy in execution while escalating high-risk, sensitive, or strategic decisions to the CAO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

Own and administer all employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k).

Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits questions, claims issues, and carrier escalations.

Execute open enrollmentcyclesin alignment with theestablishedbenefit plan strategy/design which includes employee communications, carrier coordination, and platform configuration.

Conduct ongoing benefits benchmarking and surface insights and data to support CAO decision-making.

Oversee COBRA administration, qualifying life event processing, and timely enrollment changes.

Manage day-to-day relationships with brokers, carriers, and benefits technology platforms ensuring accurate and timely delivery of benefits services.

Employee Engagement

Execute employee engagement programs and initiatives aligned to organizational priorities and cultural expectations.

Administer employee satisfaction and engagement surveys;analyze results and implement approved improvement actions and surface insights to the CAO.

Developandmaintainemployee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and internal communication strategies.

Partner with management to support team-building efforts, employee morale, and retention initiatives alignedto defined cultural priorities.

Manage and facilitate onboarding programs that create an engaging and welcoming experience for new hires.

Serve as the front-line employee advocate by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and escalating high-risk or sensitive mattersto the CAO as appropriate.

HR Compliance

Execute and maintain organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, ERISA, ACA, etc.).

Maintain and update the employee handbook, HR policies, and standard operating procedures ensuring alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Manage leave of absence programs including FMLA, state-specific leaves, and ADA accommodations.

Oversee I-9 and E-Verify compliance, personnel file maintenance, and records retention practices.

Conduct internal HR audits, proactivelyidentifycompliance risks,…