$90K - 130K a year
Lead HR operations including strategic leadership, recruitment, benefits administration, compliance, training, and HR team supervision for a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 5+ years progressive HR experience with 2+ years supervisory, healthcare/FQHC experience preferred, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
The Human Resources Director at El Centro de Corazón leads HR operations for a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving diverse communities. This position is responsible for creating and fostering a stable workplace environment that is high-performing, compliant, and fulfilling to support both clinical and administrative staff. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership • Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align HR strategies with organizational goals. • Foster a culture of employee engagement and satisfaction across all departments. • Serve as a trusted advisor on sensitive employee matters, maintaining objectivity and confidentiality. Recruitment & Retention • Lead recruitment efforts for clinical and non-clinical roles, including collaboration with staffing agencies. • Develop onboarding and orientation programs tailored to FQHC operations. • Implement retention strategies that support long-term employee satisfaction and growth. Benefits & Compensation • Administer employee benefits, including annual renewals, retirement plans and open enrollment. • Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with wage and labor laws, and alignment with federal grant requirements • Conduct market analysis and maintain salary structures aligned with FQHC benchmarks. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure compliance with HR-related regulations including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and credentialing requirements. • Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook. • Oversee Workers Compensation claims and leave management. • Actively participates in mitigating enterprise risk in employee/employment relations. Training & Development • Coordinate staff training programs, including compliance and leadership development. • Support continuing education and credentialing for licensed and/or certified staff. HR Operations • Supervise the HR team and oversee daily operations. • Maintain accurate job descriptions and personnel records. • Monitor and report on HR metrics and trends. • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). • Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. • Experience in a healthcare or FQHC setting strongly preferred. • Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, especially in the areas of conflict resolution and building high-performing teams.
This job posting was last updated on 9/26/2025