Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Regional Chief Human Resources Officer (RCHRO) is the executive leader responsible for the human resources program for Hilo Medical Center and the East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), one of the largest employers on the Big Island of Hawaii. This position services as chief advisor to the Regional CEO and other regional executives on human resources management matters. The RCHRO has oversight for activities such as recruitment, placement, classification and compensation, training and organizational development, labor relations/union collective bargaining, maintenance of human resources records and reports, FMLA, workers’ compensation, Employee Health and Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action.

ABOUT HILO & THE BIG ISLAND
Hilo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, and has a quaint, old-Hawaii, small town atmosphere. Our island offers amazing rainforests, waterfalls and beaches. The hospital staff is community-oriented and strive to provide competent and compassionate care to every patient that enters our doors. The area is home to the Hawaii Community College, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, excellent schools and convenient shopping.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct and indirect leadership to Human Resources staff of approximately 30.
• Establishes work performance standards, rates job performance and discusses ratings with employees in order to meet State requirements.
• Collaborates with HR managers to provide oversight to different sections, including Employee Engagement/Labor Relations, Recruitment, Classifications & Transactions, FMLA & Workers Compensation, Employee Health, Organizational Development and HR Information Systems.
• Oversees the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Program for the East Hawaii Region to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and requirements through the analysis of hiring data, development of policies, procedures and Affirmative Action Plans, and representing the East Hawaii Region in the investigation and resolution of informal and formal complaints.
• Reviews and monitors existing human resources plans and programs, policies, procedures, systems and activities of the East Hawaii Region, providing analysis and recommendations for changes necessary to help the region fulfill its operations.
• Provides guidance and support to human resources staff and administrators at the region’s 501(c)3 organizations, including East Hawaii Medical Group, East Hawaii Health Pharmacy and Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
• Negotiates labor union contracts with the East Hawaii Region’s 501(c)3 organizations.
• Participates in internal and external meetings as a representative of the senior leadership team.
• Holds delegated authority to perform assigned responsibilities, including approval or disapproval of negotiated settlement offers, position classification actions, requests to fill positions, temporary assignment actions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources administration, business (or related field) from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Specialized Experience: At least three and one half (3 ½) years of professional experience in one (1) or any combination of human resources management functions; i.e., recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, salary or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, and human resources research. Experience in healthcare and representing the employer with union collective bargaining strongly preferred.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of supervisory experience, which may include planning and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work; advising them on difficult problem areas; timing and schedule their work; and training and development of new employees;

Administrative Experience: One (1) year of administrative experience which involved active participation in and major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of human resources policies, activities and programs.

Licensure: Current valid Hawaii State driver’s license, Type 3.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho′ola Hamakua, Ka′u Hospital, and the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and over 1,700 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Hale Ho′ola Hamakua and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hilomedicalcenter.org, www.halehoolahamakua.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

Benefits

Relocation Assistance is available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

East Hawaii Region (Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho’ola Hamakua and Ka’u Hospital) is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Medical Examination Requirement

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete a pre-employment assessment(s) shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessment(s) within two days of receipt of the request.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.