Executive Director, People Operations

All staff members at Yakima Valley Memorial must be in compliance with the Vaccination Policy, which includes the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, by their first day of employment.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Executive Director - People is responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing the overall business plan and strategic direction of assigned departments and areas of organizational focus, which include Human Resources, Organizational Development, and Employee Health.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Leads, mentors and develops Managers and/or Directors of assigned areas.
  

• Plans, develops, and directs strategic plans for Organizational Development, Employee Health and HR using innovative and data-driven best practices.
  

• Supports a diverse and inclusive culture and workforce, and ensures compliance with federal and country laws, regulations and company policies.
  

• Oversees budgets and manages financial performance of departments within established guidelines.

• Responsible quarterly report outs of divisional goals to the executive team.

Human Resources

• Drives strategy for a best-in-class candidate experience through communication, relationship building, and oversight of the staff recruitment process.

• Oversees the development and implementation of the design and compliance of the Total Rewards program.

• Ensures compliance with all HRIS systems and processes.
  

• Reviews and make recommendations to Executive Leadership for improvements to policies, procedures and practices on HR matters. Communicates changes in policies and facilitates necessary associated education.

• Oversees all employee relations and labor relations activities.
  

• Provides consultative advice to leaders and stakeholders on all escalated HR issues and concerns.

Organizational Development

• Collaborates with the Executive Leadership team to create and drive strategy for the organization’s training, development and culture initiatives across the organization.

• Responsible for development and integration of OD programs and associated projects to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives.

• Facilitates strategy to ensure all staff at YVM are recognized and awarded for their achievements and contributions.
  

• Collaborates with stakeholders on new engagement activities and programs. Oversees successful implementation and reports on results.

Employee Health

• Oversees and leads strategy and operations of the Employee Health department.
  

• Provide guidance on escalated issues and concerns, collaborating with the Physician Executive as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of some education.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of Human Resources experience required.

Licenses/Certificates/Registration: PHR/SPHR preferred. Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance required.

ABOUT US:

Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington's Yakima Valley for 70 years. YVM also includes a multispecialty team of more than 300 physicians and 20+ primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs.

We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage; plus we have a generous 401K plan (with an employer contribution!), competitive compensation, and a diverse workforce that is passionate about patient care. At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported.

As the region’s leading health care provider and Yakima’s largest employer, we believe that by improving health, we will transform Yakima! Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time. With such an important goal, we work together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike. We would love to hear from you!

“Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.”