The Executive Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources, talent development, and employee health functions across our healthcare facility. As a key partner to executive leadership, you will design and execute an overarching people strategy that supports high-quality patient care by driving recruitment, retention, workforce development, and cultural alignment.
In addition to traditional HR functions, this executive position holds full operational and strategic responsibility for Staff Education and Development, Workforce Development initiatives, Employee Health services, and the management of our two hospital-affiliated Wellness Centers (fitness facilities). This position reports directly to the hospital president. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Translate the hospital’s strategic and clinical goals into human resource initiatives.
Serve as a trusted member of senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management. Staff Education & Development: Oversee the design, delivery, and tracking of hospital-wide educational programs, clinical training pathways, mandatory annual competencies, and leadership development pipelines. Workforce Development: Oversee local workforce development pipelines, including partnerships with nursing schools, medical programs, residency pipelines, and community training organizations to address healthcare labor gaps.
Employee Health Services: Direct the Employee Health department to ensure robust onboarding medical screenings, annual clinical compliance (e.g., TB testing, vaccinations), workers' compensation management, and a safe clinical working environment. Wellness Center Operations: Oversee the strategic direction, budgeting, and operations of the hospital's two commercial/employee wellness and fitness centers, leveraging them as key recruitment, retention, and community health tools.
Talent Acquisition & Retention: Build aggressive recruitment strategies to navigate healthcare labor shortages, optimizing the pipeline for nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, and support staff. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as healthcare-specific standards including The Joint Commission (TJC) HR and education requirements, CMS regulations, OSHA, and HIPAA workforce mandates.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a closely related field is required. A Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or MS in Human Resources, Healthcare Management) is highly preferred.
7–10+ years of progressive HR management experience, with at least 5 years in a healthcare or hospital system leadership role. Expanded Expertise: Demonstrated experience oversight of multidisciplinary teams, including clinical education, occupational/employee health, or wellness/recreation facility management. Exceptional knowledge and experience with Federal and State guidelines and laws surrounding employment issues to ensure compliance.
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is advantageous.
Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers , an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare.
Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North , in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility.
In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.