MISSION STATEMENT: 

Partners Behavioral Healthcare finds and restores individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We provide behavioral health services for justice-involved individuals that need to break free from addiction and criminal thinking, manage mental health, and take control of their lives amidst the complexities of the justice system. Partners Behavioral Healthcare provides compassionate, individualized programs and a community invested in helping clients achieve long-term, lasting recovery giving them the opportunity for reconciliation with self and others, hope in a better life, and a purpose to explore and achieve. 

Loan Forgiveness Available!

Partners Behavioral Healthcare offers services in health professional shortage areas, making them eligible sites for Minnesota's Health Professional Loan Forgiveness Programs.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Human Resources Director is responsible for developing and leading HR strategies that support a compassionate, compliant, and high-performing workforce in the substance use and mental health treatment field. This role ensures that HR policies align with regulatory requirements and supports a culture of informed care, staff well-being, and workforce development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Develop and implement HR policies and initiatives that align with the organization’s mission and industry regulations. Collaborate with leadership to support staffing needs, workforce planning, and retention strategies. 
• Oversee recruitment for clinical, administrative, and support staff, ensuring compliance with licensing and credentialing requirements. 
• Develop recruitment pipelines through partnerships with universities, certification programs, and professional associations. 
• Manage the onboarding and orientation process to ensure staff readiness for client centered care.
• Nurture a positive working environment through support, communication, recognition and collaboration  
• Mediate and resolve employee disputes, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Implement structured performance management systems to align with quality patient care outcomes. 
• Provide leadership development programs for supervisors and managers.
• Establish and track compensation guidelines based upon regulations, internal parity analysis, and market data for all new hires and position modifications, to attract and retain the best talent
• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, including healthcare, 401K, and tuition reimbursement. 
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and other employment laws. 

• Ensure legal and labor and DHS compliance by monitoring, analyzing, implementing and enforcing applicable federal, state and industry-specific requirements
• Oversee the management of background checks, credentialing, and employee licensing verification. 
• Oversee workplace safety policies, including protocols for handling patient crises and staff safety.
• Utilize HRIS for tracking compliance, workforce data, and employee engagement. 
• Monitor and report on turnover rates, retention strategies, and HR metrics.
• Support expansion efforts, such as telehealth implementation or new treatment facility openings. 
• Lead organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions in policy or leadership shifts. 
• Collaborate with leadership to adapt HR policies to evolving behavioral health regulations.
• Oversee that the offboarding experience that encourages the employee to leave the company on good terms and maintain a professional relationship with the employer
• Oversee the management unemployment, workers compensation, leave of absence and COBRA benefits. 
• Audit employee files on a quarterly and annually basis
• Update and maintain the Employee Handbook, train staff on employee handbook policies; assist supervisor in interpreting and applying policies in specific situations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Exceptional verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, safety, hiring and employee relations; able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations. 
• Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork. 
• Proven working experience in HR Leadership supervising the HR department 
• People oriented and results driven
• Strong organization skills
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, interviewing, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Must maintain confidentiality about management or business information that is not available to nonmanagement employees or outsiders.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Understanding of industry-specific policies, such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations for health care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Be at least 18 years of age. 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in HR leadership, preferably in 245G behavioral healthcare, substance use treatment, or mental health services.
• Certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Knowledge of 245G Behavioral healthcare compliance standards 
• Knowledge of Employment law, HR best practices, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive HR issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HR software, payroll systems, and data analytics.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach
• Ability to pass a MN DHS (Department of Human Services) Background Study.

CONTINUED EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

• Attend any mandatory staff meetings and training.  

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. 

Partners Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.