Director – Human Resources, South Region

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Human Resources leadership team in the role of Director – Human Resources, South Region.

The Director – Human Resources, South Region leads and manages the delivery of comprehensive HR support to regional/area leaders and team members. This leader designs, develops, and implements recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and basic compensation and benefits processes. The Director partners with leaders to design and execute best practice recruiting strategies, and coaches direct reports as they conduct workforce planning analysis to ensure the right recruiting strategies are in place and being executed effectively. The leader coaches direct reports as they work with leaders to address employee relations and performance issues and leads the planning and implementation of system wide HR projects or initiatives such as annual performance reviews, employee engagement, succession planning, and career development. This Director serves as a first line point of contact for senior leadership and addresses high priority, sensitive issues as needed.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President – Chief Human Resources Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent years of experience.
• Master's Preferred.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant Human Resources experience. Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience required. Professional certifications such as SPHR, etc. preferred.
• Requires experience in leading the design, development, and execution of human resource programs.
• Requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of several functional areas of Human Resources.
• Requires experience leading and implementing sourcing and recruiting best practices.
• Requires experience with matrix organization and complex work environment.
• Requires experience handling highly complex, challenging situations requiring exemplary professional judgment and diplomacy.
• Requires experience coaching and developing all levels of professionals.
• Able to guide the application of HR related regulations and laws (e.g. ; FLSA; COBRA; ADA; FMLA; etc.).
• Requires basic proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.