Human Resources Director

Director of Human Resources

Join the TEAM that generations of Iowans have trusted to provide a higher standard of eyecare excellence! Wolfe Eye Clinic is looking for a dynamic and talented individual to join our team. In medical practice since 1919, Wolfe Eye Clinic is a growing multi-specialty clinic providing surgical services and vision care throughout Iowa. At Wolfe Eye Clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.

The Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy. This position will be onsite at our corporate office located West Des Moines office with travel to Marshalltown at least one day a week in addition to travel to other locations as required.

• Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to direct reports.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department to ensure efficient operation.
• Conducts constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand and align the department with the organization’s goals and strategies.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support the organization’s compliance and strategic needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Assists with physician recruiting.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resources information system (HRIS).
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to management.
• Supports management by providing advice, counsel, and decisions.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS/payroll system.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• Prior experience with 500+ employee organization, healthcare industry, and/or multiple locations a plus.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.

If you are interested in being part of a quality driven organization while receiving a competitive wage and benefits package (health, dental, 401k, paid time-off, etc.), please apply.

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