Chief Human Resources Officer - Lawrence
3 days ago

Job description
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Merrimack Health is the regional health care provider of the Eastern Merrimack Valley, serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
We are a recognized leader in heart and stroke care, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical services, trauma and emergency care, and outpatient programs.
Committed to delivering trusted, compassionate care close to home, Merrimack Health is advancing a unified and patient-centered approach to health care for the region.
Job Purpose
The Chief Human Resource Officer is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategies at three hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen.
This role will support the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, recruitment/retention, labor/employee relations and compensation and benefits.
The Chief Human Resource Officer provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team.Duties And Responsibilities
Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company's mission and strategic vision.
Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management regarding key organizational and management issues.
Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, retention, leadership development, employee/labor relations and compensation and benefits.
Establish and promote a vision and strategy that attracts, develops, and supports a diverse workforce to advance the organization's commitment to an inclusive and welcoming culture.
EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Required:
A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; an MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field is highly preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least five years of executive HR experience in a system role and a strong preference within a hospital/healthcare environment.
Extensive experience working in a union environment, particularly in a hospital setting/healthcare environment.SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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