HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Job at El Centro de Corazón in Houston

Overview

The Human Resources Director at El Centro de Corazón leads HR operations for a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving diverse communities. This position is responsible for creating and fostering a stable workplace environment that is high-performing, compliant, and fulfilling to support both clinical and administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align HR strategies with organizational goals; foster a culture of employee engagement and satisfaction across all departments; serve as a trusted advisor on sensitive employee matters, maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
• Recruitment & Retention: Lead recruitment efforts for clinical and non-clinical roles, including collaboration with staffing agencies; develop onboarding and orientation programs tailored to FQHC operations; implement retention strategies that support long-term employee satisfaction and growth.
• Benefits & Compensation: Administer employee benefits, including annual renewals, retirement plans and open enrollment; manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with wage and labor laws, and alignment with federal grant requirements; conduct market analysis and maintain salary structures aligned with FQHC benchmarks.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with HR-related regulations including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and credentialing requirements; maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook; oversee workers compensation claims and leave management; actively participate in mitigating enterprise risk in employee/employment relations.
• Training & Development: Coordinate staff training programs, including compliance and leadership development; support continuing education and credentialing for licensed and/or certified staff.
• HR Operations: Supervise the HR team and oversee daily operations; maintain accurate job descriptions and personnel records; monitor and report on HR metrics and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in a healthcare or FQHC setting strongly preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, especially in the areas of conflict resolution and building high-performing teams.