HR Compliance & Employment Leader

Aquent is partnering with a leading healthcare organization renowned for its commitment to patient care, innovation, and community well-being. This organization is at the forefront of medical advancements, dedicated to fostering a healthy environment for both its patients and its dedicated staff. As a partner, Aquent is excited to help this impactful institution find exceptional talent.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment
• Be able to work on a W-2 basis. C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position

Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for compliance and a knack for ensuring operational excellence? This pivotal role offers you the chance to significantly impact the strategic direction and daily operations of a dynamic human resources department. You will be instrumental in safeguarding the organization's integrity, shaping its policies, and fostering a culture of adherence to the highest standards. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant, and exceptional environment for all.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the identification, development, progress tracking, and outcome reporting of compliance programs within the business unit.
• Ensure that human resources policies and practices align with municipal, county, state, and federal laws.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of human resources policies to meet the needs of the human resources department and client departments.
• Offer leadership, consultation, and education on integrating compliance with regulatory standards across human resources programs and operations.
• Recommend continuous quality improvement initiatives to maintain continuous accreditation and certification from relevant regulatory agencies.
• Direct activities related to assessing compliance with accreditation standards for hospital and laboratory programs, including related accreditation process requirements and survey activities.
• Lead quality and compliance programs to ensure safe, best-in-class care for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Develop strategic plans and lead improvements to mitigate potential human resources-related risks affecting the organization's reputation, security, safety, and sustainability of patient care.
• Deliver and support human resources compliance and policy standards to leaders; collaborate with human resources leaders to develop effective compliance and policy training programs as needed.
• Create, maintain, and oversee the document flow of the human resources policy approval process.
• Serve as the accreditation lead with surveyors during audits and investigations of employee human resources records, providing timely submission of proof on elements of compliance.
• Manage and train staff on human resources compliance components for hospital survey and audit readiness.
• Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts to ensure adequate staffing levels support daily operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, including seven (7) years of management responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong hospital management experience, with progressive and in-depth expertise in regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable regulations and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and problem solve, with the ability to identify system vulnerabilities and develop and apply innovative solutions.
• Ability to direct and manage the development and implementation of projects and processes for high-impact programs and communications.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Ability to identify, design, and administer plans that support strategic goals and attract, reward, and retain talent.
• Ability to mediate and resolve complex problems and issues.
• Ability to provide leadership and influence others.
• Knowledge of human resources functional operations, business systems, and processes.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility and human resources.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal, and personnel management.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $103.45 to $111.75 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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