Title: Manager, Human Resources

Location: Long Beach/On-site

Department: Human Resources

Status: Full Time

Shift: Exempt

Pay Range*: $118,622.40 - $177,902.40/annually

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Manager will partner with the Director, Human Resources for the Long Beach Region to provide comprehensive HR coverage to support the needs of their client base location(s). Their primary purpose is to lead people and culture initiatives and aide in the development of World Class Leaders bringing best practice HR people leadership skills, knowledge and tools. Their primary client base will include employees, managers, and other HR colleagues. The Manager will provide experienced guidance in the areas of labor management (including Workers Compensation, Unemployment and leave management) workflow process, HRIS systems, organizational structure, recruitment and retention, employee engagement, grievances, training, compensation and employee relations guidance. The manager will have exceptional communication skills and function fairly independently with competence and confidence.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Manages investigations and resolution of various employee issues. Conducts investigations and makes recommendations based on policy and procedure interpretation.

• Ensures policies and practices conform to state and federal standards and guidelines.

• Tactical and operational execution of project management for various HR projects.

• Liaison between management and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal customer needs.

• Promotes involvement of managers in HR processes.

• Identifies and drives the communication and sharing of best practices across functions.

• Facilitates conflict resolution, serves as a mentor.

• Consults with managers in disciplinary issues and terminations.

• Provides oversight on unemployment claims and hearings.

• Interprets policies and counsel’s managers and employees on HR policies, ensuring uniform standards are maintained and compliance requirements are met.

• Acts as a liaison with managers and teams during planning, design, and implementation of key business initiatives.

• Conducts briefing sessions for employees and managers on new or revised HR initiatives and facilitates HR training and development when needed

• Assists managers in crafting development, disciplinary, and grievance response communications that are clear, comprehensive, and appropriate.

• Manages and executes HR related projects and performs other duties as assigned or requested.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in Human Resources experience required

• Employee Relations experience required.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience in Human Resources, preferably in an acute care setting.

• Master's degree preferred.

• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR or SPHR) preferred.