United Health Services (UHS), based in Binghamton, NY, seeks a dynamic, goal-oriented, relational human resources leader to serve as its System Director, Human Resources Business Partner (System Director). This position serves as a vital leader and an engaged partner with the Human Resources and leadership teams of UHS, with a focus on leadership and advancing the success of UHS’ HR business partner model and team.
Reporting to the Vice President / Chief Human Resources Officer, Sheri Lamoureux, the System Director is a senior strategic HR position managing a team of Human Resource Business Partners that work as trusted collaborators/advisors to senior leadership and management in the areas of engagement, change management, organization effectiveness, work environment, culture and leadership and build programs aligned with the organization’s vision and objectives. A solid grasp of Total Rewards, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition is essential for developing strategic, proactive solutions. This role calls for a modern, engaging leader who embraces a performance and metrics-driven HR approach. The System Director will have a full perspective of the business, placing emphasis on work-force development, retention engagement and people management and addressing employee relations issues across the organization. It is a highly visible and instrumental role in further advancing HR solutions and services across UHS.
Responsibilities for the System Director include but are not limited to the following:
United Health Services is a 7,000 employee, not-for-profit regional healthcare delivery system consisting of healthcare providers and supporting organizations primarily serving New York’s Southern Tier and surrounding areas. United Health Services providers are geographically dispersed through Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tompkins counties. UHS is the largest healthcare system and private employer in the Greater Binghamton region with over 600,000 residents, training over 70 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs. United Health Services is the parent corporation responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supporting system development and integration.
The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen with a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in management or a role within a healthcare organization. UHS invites intellectually strong/curious, purpose-driven leaders with progressive HR delivery experience from service-oriented industries to apply. The candidate must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree in HR, business administration, health care administration, management or related field, from an accredited institution, including expertise in compliance, recruitment, employee development, workforce planning, with knowledge of Joint Commission standards. Exceptional communication skills, the ability to lead through influence, and alignment with UHS’s mission and values are critical to success.
WittKieffer is assisting United Health Services with this search. The anticipated salary range is $175,000–$200,000, with individual compensation determined within this range. UHS also offers a comprehensive benefits package. Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. For fullest consideration, candidates should provide, as two separate documents, a résumé and a letter of interest. Applications should be submitted by clicking the buttons below or via email to WittKieffer consultants Paul Bohne and Roxana Woudstra at: [email protected]