D208 - Human Resources - Chief Human Resources Officer

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

Position Overview:

River Edge is actively seeking a seasoned Full-time Chief Human Resources Officer to head our Human Resources Department. In this pivotal role, you will lead and supervise a team of eight (8) employees.

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) serves as part of the executive leadership team of River Edge Behavioral Health (River Edge) reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CHRO has responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing agency-wide initiatives and strategies that support personnel acquisition and management, employee engagement, and customer service excellence.

The CHRO is expected to be an enterprise-wide thinker who collaborates with other senior leaders in supporting River Edge’s change management initiatives. This highly visible position will have the full support of the CEO to build the necessary lean infrastructure across the organization, resolving workplace differences and conflict while improving reporting systems. The CHRO has overall accountability for HR performance agency-wide and ensuring compliance with federal, state and River Edge’s labor standards and policies.

The CHRO sets direction agency-wide for recruitment, retention, and succession strategies; organizational development and training initiatives; compensation; performance management; employee relations; and the management of HR systems and analytics. The CHRO works closely with a variety of River Edge leaders, including the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), and Chief Information Officer (CIO), as well as Program Directors responsible for internal communication to develop consistent and accurate messages as they relate to human resources functions.

Areas currently under the CHRO’s responsibility include compensation, executive recruitment; employee and organizational development; agency-wide health and safety; HR reporting, analytics, employee recognition program, and workforce strategic planning.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM 

FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt

Benefits Offered:

• 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

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 SHRM-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)

Competencies

Leadership and Management Excellence:

• 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.

Strategic HR Expertise:

• 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.

Advisory and Consultative Skills:

• 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.

Commitment to Equity and Integrity:

• 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.

Relationship Building and Influence:

• Skilled in building strong relationships and developing management capabilities in complex, collaborative environments.
• Ability to influence across lines of authority and establish credibility quickly.

Additional Information:

The Application Process

All qualified applicants will be considered.

This position is subject to close once a suitable candidate pool has been identified.

The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.

Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.

Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask are the most effective ways to fight.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At-Will Workplace

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

EEOC Statement

River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.