Career Opportunities - Executive Director of Non-Academic Area (Human Resources Director)

The Executive Director of Human Resources (HR) will provide strategic leadership and oversight for HR functions at LSU Health Shreveport, an academic medical center dedicated to excellence in healthcare, research, and education. This senior leadership position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing HR policies, programs, and services across the institution, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and regulatory requirements. The Executive Director of HR will collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and academic leaders to create a positive work environment, drive organizational development, and enhance employee engagement and retention in a complex healthcare and academic environment.

Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position.

Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur that customer satisfaction is met at all times.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

Key Responsibilities (95%):

Leadership & Strategic Planning:

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support LSUHS's mission, vision, and goals, aligning HR practices with both academic and healthcare
• Lead and manage the HR team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment that enhances employee satisfaction and organizational
• Drive HR programs and policies that are designed to meet the needs of LSUHS's diverse workforce, ensuring alignment with organizational

Employee Relations:

• Oversee and manage complex employee relations issues, providing guidance on conflict resolution, workplace disputes, and disciplinary and other sensitive personnel matters.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work culture by facilitating fair, transparent communication, and proactive conflict
• Manage investigations and escalated employee relations cases in compliance with university and healthcare
• Maintains effective and collaborative partnerships within the institution, LSU System, Civil Service and

Talent Acquisition & Retention:

• Develop and oversee effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent for both clinical and non-clinical roles across
• Work closely with department heads to ensure recruitment strategies meet the needs of both academic and healthcare
• Manage and improve employee retention programs, including leadership development, mentoring, and succession
• Collaborate with academic leaders to address faculty and staff recruitment and retention strategies.
• Ensure efficient operational workflow of hiring and onboarding for positive employee experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Lead the development and administration of competitive compensation structures, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness across
• Oversee employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and providing clear communication to staff regarding benefits
• Analyze compensation data and market trends to recommend adjustments to salary structures, supplemental pay, and other

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including labor laws, equal employment opportunity guidelines, and healthcare-specific regulations.
• Oversee HR compliance reporting, audits, and risk assessments to minimize legal exposure and organizational risks.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for HR-related legal and regulatory issues, advising senior leadership on necessary policy and procedural

Organizational Development & Training:

• Lead the design and implementation of training programs to promote staff development, leadership growth, and organizational effectiveness within both academic and healthcare
• Coordinate with academic leaders and faculty to tailor HR development programs that support the needs of the educational
• Manage initiatives that promote equity and

HR Systems & Reporting:

• Oversee the management and utilization of HR information systems (HRIS) for efficient data processing, reporting, and tracking of employee
• Provide HR metrics and reporting to executive leadership, including key performance indicators such as turnover rates, employee engagement, and recruitment
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the HR department budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet the needs of LSUHSC-S.
• Recommend cost-effective strategies to improve HR services and operational efficiency while maintaining high levels of employee

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strategic relationships with leadership across departments, working to ensure effective coordination and delivery of HR
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, academic partners, and other institutions to enhance HR practices and workforce development

• Actively contribute to institutional committees, representing the HR department in strategic discussions related to growth, development, and

Additional Duties (5%)

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance.

The applicant must meet the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in a healthcare, academic, or complex organizational environment.

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and HR compliance in a healthcare or academic medical center
• Experience managing both clinical and non-clinical HR functions in a healthcare system or academic medical

Preferred Certifications:

• SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources)
• SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
• PHR (Professional in Human Resources)

PSN/PER Number: PSN 28727/PER 990

Salary Range: $160,000-$180,000

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA (on-site position)

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans

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