HR Director

WVU Medicine

. Develop and lead the Human Resources team across recruitment, organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeGreensburg • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Human Resources leadership, focusing on recruitment, performance management, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals and enhance team performance.

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Human Resources LeadershipEmployee Relations ManagementChange Management ImplementationStrategic HR PlanningCompliance with Labor Laws

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Hard Skills

Recruitment StrategiesPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningOrganizational DevelopmentBudget ManagementHR Policy OversightTalent AcquisitionData Analysis for HR MetricsOnboarding ProcessesCollective Bargaining Agreements

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam BuildingBusiness AcumenIndependent Judgment

Industry Keywords

FLSAEEOOSHAWorkers’ CompensationHuman Capital ManagementOrganizational CultureEmployee EngagementRetention ProgramsLabor RelationsChange Management Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead the Human Resources team across recruitment, organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations
Implement the WVU Medicine vision for human resources and optimize team performance
Develop a human resources philosophy aligned with best practices and the WVU Medicine organizational mission
Provide leadership and oversight to HR professionals
Articulate Human Resources needs and plans to executive management and leadership teams
Lead service-oriented HR strategies and programs supporting the organization’s business plan and strategic direction
Collaborate with the CHRO and Director of Talent Acquisition to develop HR plans and strategies
Develop engagement and retention programs and measure outcomes
Advise senior leadership on human capital matters and organizational culture
Assess, inspire, and develop the HR team
Oversee HR programs and policies for compliance, competitiveness, and financial constraints
Work with recruiters, HR business partners, and employee/labor relations staff on strategic goals and risk management
Oversee the HR department’s annual operating budget
Liaise with WVU Medicine HR Shared Services
Guide managers and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters
Monitor HR indicators and recommend corrective actions
Implement change management plans
Assist with onboarding senior leaders and directors
Support mergers and acquisitions into WVUHS
Where applicable, guide union employee relations, partner with legal counsel on collective bargaining agreements, and mentor HR team members on CBA administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, organizational development or related field
Eight (8) years of Human Resources experience
At least 5–7 years of prior leadership/people management experience
Strong leadership, communication, and team building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to execute initiatives across a complex organization
Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted business partner with strong business acumen and independent judgment
Ability to identify correlations between talent initiatives and business outcomes
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and governmental agency rulings, including FLSA, EEO, OSHA, unemployment and workers’ compensation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions