Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.
Job
A high-level strategic partner responsible for leading assigned team members and shaping and executing HR strategies that align with the organization’s business objectives. Advises all levels of leadership on talent management, workforce planning, and change management initiatives while overseeing high-risk employee relations and compliance matters. Job
Education and Work
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) : Required Requires Eight+ years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within the healthcare sector. Internal candidates with less experience may be considered based on demonstrated performance, leadership potential, and alignment with role expectations, subject to review and approval by the Network HR Director and CHRO. : Required Verifiable experience in successful and impactful coaching, advising, and consulting with leaders on organizational issues and employee challenges. : Required Licenses/Certifications: Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification: Preferred
Leads the daily operations of HR within assigned area/location of responsibility, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective delivery of HR services. Serves as the point of contact for assigned HR team members, fostering professional growth and development and encouraging continuous learning. Performs champion shaping and nurturing workplace culture and engagement strategies that align to organization mission and values and foster an environment of belonging.
Leads the development and implementation of HR strategies, change management initiatives, and support organizational transformation efforts. Provides strategic guidance to all levels of leadership related to engagement, organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management, and other key initiatives. Partners with the network HR director and network HR teams to foster collaboration and alignment across the network.
Oversees and guides complex employee relations cases, including investigations, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes aligned with legal requirements, policies and procedures, and values. Ensures compliance with employment laws and mitigate HR-related risks through collaboration with legal and compliance teams. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational
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