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This position develops and leads the Human Resources team in the areas of recruitment, organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations by implementing the WVU Medicine vision for human resources and optimizing team performance. Responsible for developing a philosophy for managing the human resource function to reflect best practices in alignment with the WVU Medicine organizational mission. Provides leadership and oversight to a team of HR professionals and articulates Human Resources needs and plans to the executive management and leadership teams.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, organizational development or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Eight (8) years of Human Resources experience with at least 5-7 years of prior leadership/people management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Master’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, or related field.
2. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and/or SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Prior experience and knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards in the healthcare industry.
2. Prior experience in healthcare with an emphasis on recruitment.
3. Prior experience in a union environment, understanding the collective bargaining process and how to manage labor relations.
4. Prior experience in healthcare with an emphasis on employee and labor relations.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Leads the development of service-oriented Human Resources strategies and programs in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization.
2. Collaborates with the CHRO of WVU Medicine and the Director of Talent Acquisition, WVU Medicine to develop HR plans and strategies that ensure the organization has the talent, culture, and engaged workforce needed to achieve business objectives and support long-term strategy and goals.
3. Develops strategies for improving the workplace through engagement and retention programs. Measure outcomes of programs in business terms to support program investments.
4. Serves as an advisor to the senior leadership team and a strategic advisor on human capital matters and their impact on organizational culture.
5. Assesses, inspires and develops an HR team to create an innovative HR function that supports the organization.
6. Provides leadership and oversight for HR programs and policies, ensuring that they are current, competitive, within financial constraints, and in compliance with legal requirements.
7. Works directly with Recruiters, Human Resources Business Partners and HR Employee/Labor Relations staff in the creation and achievement of strategic goals and risk management for the organization. Drives projects to completion.
8. Oversees the development of the annual operating budget for the HR Department.
9. Provides leadership, direction, evaluation and support to the HR Department to discover creative ways to deliver services, achieve economies of scale and incorporate best practices into the department operations.
10. Acts as a liaison with WVU Medicine HR Shared Services to deliver the highest quality of HR services.
11. Works closely with staff to assist them in defining and achieving their operational and management goals and performance objectives.
12. Guides managers and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters for staff.
13. Monitors human resources indicators to identify problem areas and make recommendations to address deficiencies that will help better support the organization.
14. Implements change management plans to meet the continually changing needs of the organization.
15. Assists with the on-boarding of newly hired or promoted senior leaders and directors.
16. Supports mergers and acquisitions into WVUHS.
17. Employee Relations duties (only at applicable locations needing union support):
a. Guides managers and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters for union staff.
b. Partners with legal counsel on the administration and negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to ensure that it is followed appropriately.
c. Mentors HR team members on the administration of the CBA.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Standard office environment
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must possess strong leadership, communication, and team building skills.
2. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to execute initiatives across a complex organization.
4. Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted business partner with a strong business acumen and independent judgment.
5. Possess strong business acumen and the ability to identify correlations between Talent initiatives and business outcomes.
6. Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and rulings of governmental agencies including but not limited to FLSA, EEO, OSHA, Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)Company:
UNTWN Uniontown HospitalCost Center:
500 SYSTEM AdministrationAddress:
500 W Berkeley Street Uniontown PennsylvaniaEqual Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
This position develops and leads the Human Resources team in the areas of recruitment, organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations by implementing the WVU Medicine vision for human resources and optimizing team performance. Responsible for developing a philosophy for managing the human resource function to reflect best practices in alignment with the WVU Medicine organizational mission. Provides leadership and oversight to a team of HR professionals and articulates Human Resources needs and plans to the executive management and leadership teams.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, organizational development or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Eight (8) years of Human Resources experience with at least 5-7 years of prior leadership/people management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Master’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, or related field.
2. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and/or SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Prior experience and knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards in the healthcare industry.
2. Prior experience in healthcare with an emphasis on recruitment.
3. Prior experience in a union environment, understanding the collective bargaining process and how to manage labor relations.
4. Prior experience in healthcare with an emphasis on employee and labor relations.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Leads the development of service-oriented Human Resources strategies and programs in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization.
2. Collaborates with the CHRO of WVU Medicine and the Director of Talent Acquisition, WVU Medicine to develop HR plans and strategies that ensure the organization has the talent, culture, and engaged workforce needed to achieve business objectives and support long-term strategy and goals.
3. Develops strategies for improving the workplace through engagement and retention programs. Measure outcomes of programs in business terms to support program investments.
4. Serves as an advisor to the senior leadership team and a strategic advisor on human capital matters and their impact on organizational culture.
5. Assesses, inspires and develops an HR team to create an innovative HR function that supports the organization.
6. Provides leadership and oversight for HR programs and policies, ensuring that they are current, competitive, within financial constraints, and in compliance with legal requirements.
7. Works directly with Recruiters, Human Resources Business Partners and HR Employee/Labor Relations staff in the creation and achievement of strategic goals and risk management for the organization. Drives projects to completion.
8. Oversees the development of the annual operating budget for the HR Department.
9. Provides leadership, direction, evaluation and support to the HR Department to discover creative ways to deliver services, achieve economies of scale and incorporate best practices into the department operations.
10. Acts as a liaison with WVU Medicine HR Shared Services to deliver the highest quality of HR services.
11. Works closely with staff to assist them in defining and achieving their operational and management goals and performance objectives.
12. Guides managers and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters for staff.
13. Monitors human resources indicators to identify problem areas and make recommendations to address deficiencies that will help better support the organization.
14. Implements change management plans to meet the continually changing needs of the organization.
15. Assists with the on-boarding of newly hired or promoted senior leaders and directors.
16. Supports mergers and acquisitions into WVUHS.
17. Employee Relations duties (only at applicable locations needing union support):
a. Guides managers and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters for union staff.
b. Partners with legal counsel on the administration and negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to ensure that it is followed appropriately.
c. Mentors HR team members on the administration of the CBA.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Standard office environment
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must possess strong leadership, communication, and team building skills.
2. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to execute initiatives across a complex organization.
4. Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted business partner with a strong business acumen and independent judgment.
5. Possess strong business acumen and the ability to identify correlations between Talent initiatives and business outcomes.
6. Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and rulings of governmental agencies including but not limited to FLSA, EEO, OSHA, Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)Company:
UNTWN Uniontown HospitalCost Center:
500 SYSTEM AdministrationAddress:
500 W Berkeley Street Uniontown PennsylvaniaEqual Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Western Veterinary Partners21
- Vituity16
- Kaiser Permanente15
- PetVet Care Centers7
- CompleteRx6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Education1
- Telecommunications1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospital director jobs.
- Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field
- Minimum five to ten years of progressive healthcare operations or administrative leadership experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS regulatory requirements
- Proven experience managing multimillion-dollar operating budgets and financial performance
- Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credential preferred
- Experience with electronic health record systems and healthcare analytics platforms
Tips for Your Hospital Director Job Search
Quantify operational scale on your resume
Hospital directors are evaluated on scope, so your resume must show bed count, annual budget, and staff headcount you managed. Hiring committees compare candidates by these figures, so vague language about 'large facilities' won't get you past the first screen.
Target postings by facility type
A role at a critical access hospital in a rural market demands different competencies than one at an urban academic medical center. Filter openings by facility type before applying so your cover letter speaks directly to the operational challenges that employer faces.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hospital director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead interviews with regulatory experience
Interviewers at health systems probe candidates on Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and state licensure compliance. Prepare two or three specific examples where you resolved a deficiency or led a successful survey cycle, with outcomes you can describe precisely.
Align your credentials to the posting level
Some postings require an MHA or MBA in addition to clinical or operational experience, while others weight years of progressive leadership far more heavily. Read the required versus preferred qualifications carefully and address any gaps directly in your application materials.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Hospital director offers frequently include performance bonuses tied to quality metrics, CME allowances, and relocation packages. Before accepting or countering, ask the recruiter for a full benefits summary so you're comparing the complete offer rather than a single figure.
Hospital Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hospital directors?
The companies hiring the most hospital directors right now include Western Veterinary Partners, Vituity, and Kaiser Permanente, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks account for the majority of active postings.
How many hospital director jobs are remote?
About 21% of hospital director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most facility leadership roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are revenue cycle management, health information management, and certain corporate-level administrative director positions within large health systems.
How do you become a hospital director?
Most hospital directors start with a graduate degree in healthcare administration or a related field, then build experience in department management or assistant administrator roles within a hospital or health system. Progressing to director typically requires demonstrating budget ownership, regulatory compliance leadership, and cross-departmental coordination over several years before moving into a facility-wide or executive role.
Can you get a hospital director role without direct hospital leadership experience?
It's uncommon but possible if your background includes strong operational leadership in a closely related setting, such as a large ambulatory surgical center, a multi-site post-acute network, or a senior role in healthcare consulting. Emphasize transferable skills like budget management, staff oversight, and regulatory experience, and target smaller or critical access hospitals where the candidate pool for executive roles tends to be less competitive.
What does the hospital director interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen by human resources, followed by a panel interview with the C-suite and department heads, and often concludes with a full-day site visit that may include a formal presentation to leadership. Some health systems also conduct stakeholder roundtables with physicians, nursing staff, or board members, particularly for roles that carry significant operational or financial authority.
Where can I find and apply to hospital director jobs?
You can find and apply to hospital director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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