Alvarado Parkway Institute Hiring for Director of Human Resources Job at United States Full Time

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others?

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) has a need for your talent and compassion.

API wants to hear from you!

Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as our Human Resources Director! As Director of Human resources, you will provide leadership and consultation in all aspects of Human Resources for our main campus and 4 outpatient facilities in San Diego County. You will design, implement and coordinate programs to enhance and maintain quality of work-life, employee engagement, and manager effectiveness; Play an integral role in consulting and collaborating with management and corporate human resources staff in the areas of workforce planning, organizational development, compensation and benefits design and administration, workers’ compensation, and related programs and practices. You will conduct all levels of employee relations investigations, help to form conclusions, and drive workforce program recommendations. This is an Exempt position primarily at our La Mesa inpatient hospital.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, HR related field, or equivalent experience in Human Resources
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification

• Provide daily strategic HR support to the Company including heavy employee relations, compliance, compensation, staffing and recruitment, performance management, compliance with HR policies.
• Provide coaching to employees & managers, offering feedback and advice on issues in a proactive and compassionate manner.
• Lead efforts to manage and deliver on key HR initiatives: Compensation, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and driving performance metrics.
• Continually monitors and maintains Company policies and procedures, and manages the overall company and corporate communication plans; stays abreast of legal issues relating to employment and employees.
• Review exit interviews to help develop retention strategies and monitor attrition for assigned client groups
• Build expert knowledge of Paycom software
• Assist in identifying and strategically analyzing organizational development opportunities to ensure departments are set up to operate efficiently and effectively.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Master’s degree in business, or HR related field
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
• Five or more years of previous human resource experience within a health care environment, preferably a medical group, or outpatient clinic setting
• Paycom HRIS system experience

Responsibilities

• HR Operations
• Employee Relations
• Recruitment/Retention
• Regulatory Compliance
• Compensation
• Worker compensation and leaves of absences
• Leadership Training and Development

Conditions of Employment

In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:

Background/Reference Check & Licensures/Certifications

• Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
• Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement
• Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee’s responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee’s responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.
• CPR certification if applicable to position

Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations; Medical

• Provide a copy of COVID-19 Vaccination OR have Exemption Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings.
• Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an APIU owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March.
• Pass drug and alcohol test
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at a Concentra Occupational Health Clinic
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at a Concentra Occupational Health Clinic designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Article 2.5 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act [11164 – 11174.3] as a condition of employment.

Covid-19 Booster

Effective January 7, 2022, in accordance with CDPH Public Health Orders, all healthcare workers (HCW), including Medical Staff who are booster-eligible, must be boosted or provide an Approved Exemption by February 1, 2022. Employees who are not yet booster-eligible and/or have an Approved Exemption must begin testing weekly through API’s Covid-19 Testing Clinic.

About API

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is San Diego’s leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. As a part of our Behavioral Healthcare system, API operates a free-standing 66 bed psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with four Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization.

Joining Alvarado Parkway Institute means not only a rewarding career with a supportive and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, 401k plan, generous paid vacation, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

Rewards

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System (API) offers a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time and part-time employees.

• PDO (Paid Days Off)
• Sick time
• Medical (Employee and dependent contributions)
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accident Insurance, Hospital plan & Critical Illness Plan
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan

API is committed to improving mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential. If you value working each day to serve the needs of the Behavioral Healthcare community, making an impact in the lives of so many who need treatment and support, consider joining our team of compassionate healthcare professionals. Work where you can make a positive impact and lasting difference in people’s lives!

EEO Statement

API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.