Chief Human Resources Officer + Oakland, CA + Executive + Hospital Administration + Full Time - Day + Management + $170.90 - 284.83/ Hour + Req #:41626-30815 + FTE:1 + Posted:August 7, 2025 **Summary** **SUMMARY:** Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, this position has overall responsibility for the planning, organizing and direction of the Human Resources Department for Alameda Health System. Provides advice and consultation to the administration and management staff on the effective utilization and management of human resources. Working through subordinate human resources management, oversees the day-to-day and strategic operation of human resources. **DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Manage and direct the AHS human resources staff effectively to ensure personnel and payroll functions are provided accurately and efficiently, meeting established policies and deadlines. Manage effective Human Resource programs, including Workers’ Compensation, ADA accommodations, employee training, employee activities, Compensation/Classification, Recruitment and Retention, and other special projects as necessary. + Maintain the basic principles of supervision through staff interaction. + Develop effective operating policies and procedures to ensure the Human Resources Department activities are coordinated and consistent throughout AHS to minimize duplication of effort. Modify overall operating procedures and practices to minimize errors and maximize efficiency. + Develop and maintain AHS training programs to ensure competency of staff. Maintain performance review monitoring to assure JCAHO competency compliance. + Resolve conflicts between operating department supervisors and employees effectively utilizing conflict resolution principles and negotiation acumen. + Keep the CEO, AHS management and other administrative staff apprised of potential problem situations or unusual occurrences. + Create and enforce a customer service attitude among HR department managers and employees. + Compile data-based research for labor relations or operations purposes. Analyze data, drawing logical conclusions and make recommendations to managerial/administrative staff. Provides accurate, professional and legally sound advice, guidance and information to AHS managers and employees on a variety of employee relations issues. + Interpret a myriad of memoranda of understanding (MOU) with numerous labor organizations, the appropriate salary ordinance, personnel rules and regulations, state and federal regulations and pertinent rules and regulations accurately and knowledgeably. + Represent the interests of AHS effectively in collective bargaining. + Create, develop and effectively implement new programs and systems involving human resource activities. + Directly, and working through subordinate HR management, represent AHS in the grievance process; mediate and resolve grievances at the lowest possible level using sound personnel practices and working effectively with labor organizations. + Manage effective discipline at AHS, including conducting pre-disciplinary hearings and settlement conferences. + Communicate responsively with managers and employees regarding payroll and benefit issues. Communicate effectively and professionally and serve as a liaison with other County departments and agency managers/employees to represent AHS professional interests. + Directly and working through subordinate staff, ensure that responses to external and internal requests for information are provided expeditiously and accurately. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Bachelor's degree in human resources, organization development, business or related field. Minimum of five years of experience managing human resources functions in a hospital/ healthcare environment. In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations as pertain to human resource administration. Knowledge of the principles of personnel administration and labor relations. Knowledge of recruitment and retention techniques and practices, position analysis and classification, compensation practices, grievance handling, disciplinary action procedures, workers' compensation, etc. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** Master's degree in human resource management or organizational development desirable **REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:** Valid California Driver's License Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.