Chief Human Resource Officer
River Edge Behavioral Health
- Macon, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401k with an employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Develops an overall human resources strategy for River Edge that advances the organization’s strategic plan.
- Provides operational and strategic leadership for HR and performs strategic workforce planning including the provision of leadership for HR guiding coalitions.
- Provides leadership to the human resources team’s talent acquisition activities, human resources operations, employee and labor relations, employee engagement and retention, and talent and organizational development efforts.
- Prepares and monitors the HR budget.
- Collaborates within the organization, providing leadership on HR coalitions, oversight, advice, and guidance on HR matters to program managers regarding job description development, filling vacant positions, performance evaluations, and employee coaching and mentoring in compliance with applicable River Edge policies, state and federal regulations, and the Affirmative Action Plan.
- Responsible for determining the effectiveness and overseeing maintenance of HR systems, including PeopleSoft HRIS and the Applicant Tracking system, as well as data integrity and personnel files. Oversees maintenance of employee personnel files in compliance with federal and state laws regarding document retention and security.
- Responsible for periodic auditing of HR practices, procedures and programs for effectiveness and State and Federal compliance.
- Maintains updates of changes in legislation, procedures, research, etc. that could impact River Edge’s HR program.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory standards of the Department of Labor, Affirmative Action, OSHA, and others.
- Develops goals for the human resources function and directs their execution, ensuring that team members have the necessary resources to meet them; reviews HR performance in relation to established goals to ensure continual improvement in HR service delivery.
- Oversees administration and periodic reviews of employee benefits, communications, and compliance with Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) policy, and strategic plan documents, as well as applicable federal, state, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Department of Labor (DOL),and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, including workers compensation claim, filings, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
- Organizes River Edge recognition programs, celebrations, and discussions to encourage employee engagement.
- Oversees and ensures the equitable administration of wages and salaries as it relates to all classifications in compliance with DBHDD, Georgia State Civil Service law, and Georgia Personnel Policies, and Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA (FLSA).
- Provides staff development and educational opportunities for HR staff to assure currency of knowledge in their areas of responsibility.
- Oversee, develop, and assesses needs and effectiveness of employee on-boarding programs, employee, and supervisor training, including Prevention of Sexual and Illegal Harassment Education.
- Participates in DBHDD and other State agency HR meetings, seminars, retreats, and other activities that require River Edge HR representation.
- Master’s Degree in HR, business, or related field with 8-10 years of progressively responsible HR administrative experience
- Progressive experience in HR administration, with a focus on managing in a collective bargaining environment.
- Preferred experience in human resources within the healthcare industry
- Ceridian experience is a desirable asset.
- Certification/Licensure in HRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
- All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
- Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members)
- Demonstrated senior-level leadership and management capabilities, fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation while maintaining a respectful workplace.
- Proven ability to engage and develop staff, promote teamwork, and encourage continuous learning.
- Comprehensive knowledge and technical proficiency in implementing effective HR policies and business practices to optimize HR programs.
- Ability to leverage HR strategies to support organizational goals and objectives.
- Track record of serving as a trusted advisor to management on various HR-related functions and issues.
- Ability to provide sound guidance and recommendations based on expertise and experience.
- Demonstrated dedication to equity, ethics, and anti-racism standards within the workplace.
- Upholds a high level of personal integrity, ethics, and emotional intelligence in all interactions and decisions.
- Skilled in building strong relationships and developing management capabilities in complex, collaborative environments.
- Ability to influence across lines of authority and establish credibility quickly.
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