Job Description

Human Resources (HR) Director – in Grand Forks, ND

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Human Resources (HR) Director for our BRAND-NEW unit called Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24-bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The Human Resources (HR) Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of human resources operations for Altru. This includes strategic planning, talent acquisition, employee onboarding and off-boarding, orientation, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and organizational development. The role ensures that HR practices align with healthcare regulations and support a compassionate, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• PHR or SPHR preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP preferred.
• At least 8-10 years of related experience
• Eight plus years of progressive HR experience with at least three years in a leadership role
• Experience in healthcare or hospital settings is strongly preferred
• Strong experience in employee relations and employment claims
• Substantial experience in creating policies and procedures
• Experience with all aspects of the employee employment cycle
• Ability to lead change and manage complex projects
• Strong knowledge of healthcare, HR compliance and labor laws
• Experience with various HRIS, LMS and ATS Systems

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with executive leadership to support workforce planning and organizational development.
• Lead initiatives to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Talent Acquisition & Management

• Recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding and orientation for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs, succession planning and retention strategies.
• Manage performance evaluation systems and employee development programs.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare regulations.
• Mediate employee disputes and manage disciplinary actions.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Design competitive compensation and benefits packages based on market data.
• Administer employee benefits programs and wellness initiatives.
• Monitor and manage the HR budget.

Training & Development

• Lead training programs focused on leadership development, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Promote continuous learning and professional growth across the organization.

HR Operations

• Oversee HRIS systems and maintain accurate employee records.
• Analyze HR metrics and report findings to senior leadership.
• Ensure data privacy and security in all HR processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

About Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks, ND offers a low cost of living (especially for utilities and housing), a strong economy with opportunities in UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and related industries, and a vibrant culture driven by the University of North Dakota (UND) and its nationally-ranked hockey program. Residents enjoy a friendly community, a mix of urban and rural lifestyles, and year-round entertainment, including concerts, performing arts, and live music. Residents enjoy a friendly community, a mix of urban and rural lifestyles, and year-round entertainment.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EOE

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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