Director of HR-SOM

We are seeking a Director of HR-SOM . The Director of HR-School of Medicine (SOM) is a critical member of the HR leadership team, who works to effectively execute human resources policies, practices, and programs across the SOM. This position regularly collaborates with the Sr. Director of HR SOM to ensure alignment and support of the school’s business operations, compliance with applicable human resources laws and regulations, and consistency with the human capital strategies and models of human resources best practices at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Johns Hopkins Medicine (an enterprise including SOM and JHHS). This position serves in an advisory capacity for HR Business Partners across the clinical and non-clinical departments and divisions within the School of Medicine. These departments include approximately 7,500 employees who are directly engaged in academic research, medical education, finance and administrative support functions and the clinical practice of medicine. The Director works with SOM leadership, faculty representatives and administrative leaders to implement and maintain strong HR practices and processes that ensure a strong focus on employee retention, engagement, employee relations and compliance. The Director also contributes support and feedback toward best practice efforts across the University-wide employee and labor relations function.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Sr. Director of HR to develop and oversee the implementation of HR programs, policies and processes across the SOM, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, goal setting, employee and labor relations, total rewards, employee engagement, leadership assessments and succession planning.
• Work with SOM and JHM leadership to facilitate the harmonization of polices for JHU staff and JHHS employees under the Johns Hopkins Medicine organizational structure.
• Design, develop, and guide efforts to improve business performance to support the achievement of School of Medicine objectives through integrated HR strategic plans across assigned areas.
• Work in partnership the Sr. Director and Central HR functional leaders to drive the development of strategies and programs that address the specific needs of business units across the SOM.
• Work with the Sr. Director to ensure that business leaders across the SOM are strategically supported with a focus on results and outcomes of the business, understanding the organization’s strategy and goals, and translating those goals into actionable HR objectives in support of the business strategy.
• Provide information, analysis and consulting with department leaders to make data-driven human capital decisions about their organizations; leverage HR and business metrics to analyze and identify staff issues, talent needs, and trends.
• Provide leadership and daily operational support to the Assistant HR Directors and HR teams engaged in the HR work for SOM departments.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director to manage the flow of information regarding new initiatives, programs and processes between Central HR and the SOM Assistant HR Directors and HR teams.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Administrators to develop, implement and adjust protocols and plans of action to meet changing business and talent needs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for management and staff across the SOM, with regard to addressing complex employee relations issues and performance improvement concerns.
• Work with internal support resources on the SOM Employee Relations team to manage high volume, complex employee relations cases in concert with institutional partners to include General Counsel, the Office of Institutional Equity, ADA Compliance Officer, Occupational Health Services for Fit for Duty assessments, For Cause drug tests and diversion cases, the risk office for compliance hotline reports, and the Risk Assessment Team regarding workplace violence concerns. Partner with JHHS, as needed, to provide assessments, solicit input on employee relations cases, and provide sound advice on complicated cases.
• Identify proactive employee relations interventions and initiatives to strengthen communication, collaboration and to build open relationships with staff and faculty.
• Monitor employee experience reporting and report out on trends to HR leadership and appropriate School leadership.
• Provide training, coaching and collaboration with business leaders across the SOM, to build understanding and support in key HR areas, including: employee development, teambuilding, performance management and talent planning; assist leaders with development plans for teams and employees.
• Work with Sr. Director of HR and SOM leaders to support Diversity & Inclusion efforts through implementation of enhanced programs and targeted solutions.
• Perform all related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources management experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare and/or academic environment is preferred.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Special Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
• Able to effectively articulate goals and objectives and help others to clearly understand their value.
• Advanced consulting and negotiation skills providing appropriate counsel, advice and work in partnership with management and staff on human resources matters as well as to facilitate and negotiate conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in interacting with and influencing organizational leaders in a highly matrixed organization.
• Demonstrates flexibility and manages change in ways that result in productive performance. Must be able to work effectively and independently in an environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Must be able to adapt to varying business challenges, while always maintaining a focus on professionalism, customer service and pre-determined deadlines.
• Requires a behavioral work style that is approachable, collaborative, hands-on, and shows attention to detail.
• Requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong leadership presence and emotional maturity.
• Must be able to effectively interact with leaders, faculty and staff at all levels of the institution.
• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices, including employment law, and EEO compliance.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly and professionally.

Classified Title: Director HR SOM
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Director of HR-SOM
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG
Starting Salary Range: Min $98,800 – Max $173,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30-5:00
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Employee and Labor Relations East Balt
Personnel area: University Administration 

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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