Chief Human Resources Officer (Kansas City)

Central Headquarters
3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64130, USA

Central Headquarters
3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64130, USA

Swope Health is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead people strategy and operations through an exciting phase of growth and innovation. The CHRO reports directly to the CEO and supervises all aspects of human resources including talent acquisition, employee engagement, benefits, training and development, and workforce strategy. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic HR leader who brings strategic vision, operational excellence, and a passion for community-based care. Join Swope Health and help shape the future of equitable, patient-centered healthcare in our region.

Primary Functions:

• Lead the development and implementation of human resources strategies, policies and objectives that result in the Swope Health organization realizing its mission and achieving its stated goals.
• Strategize optimal staffing levels throughout the organization for the delivery of efficient and effective operations.
• Ensure effective, efficient administration and delivery of all human resources services, recruitment, benefits administration, associate relations, payroll, credentialing, records retention, learning and development, performance and related activities.
• Ensure effective development of policies, procedures and related training documentation to maintain the consistently effective and compliant delivery of HR services
• Lead the organization in embracing and adopting practices that result in the attraction, retention and development of high performing individuals and teams.
• Ensure all Swope Health staff are properly coached and directed, and that clearly defined measurements of performance, accountabilities and rewards are utilized to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness
• Directly affect the development of a culture that demonstrates the behaviors and competencies necessary to achieve the mission of the Swope Health organization.
• Ensure that the Swope Health organization conforms to all local, state, and federal requirements, guidelines, legislation and regulations in its role as “employer.” Ensure all human resources requirements for NCQA, OSHA, NAIC, JCAHO and related professional accreditations are met.
• Ensure maximum cost effectiveness of all voluntary and mandatory benefits and services associated with the employment functions of Swope Health. Such benefits and services include: health and welfare benefits, retirement programs and associated employee benefits, worker's compensation, unemployment compensation, incentive programs and related rewards and incentives.
• Develops and implements operational strategies, plans, goals, and tactics that achieved expected financial, service, productivity and related outcomes measures for assigned departments.
• Fosters and ensures positive, collaborative relationships within and among all functions associated with the overall operations of the organization

Successful Candidates will have:

• An undergraduate degree in Human resources management or related, with a preference for a master’s degree or advanced degree
• 10+ years of human resources leadership experience, with healthcare context preferred
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification strongly preferred
• Experience making and owning data-driven decisions
• Experience partnering with and collaborating with executive leadership across functions
• Experience leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion as assets in the workplace
• Experience in employee relations, compensation philosophy, and associate wellness strategy
• Experience building and sustaining talent pipelines at all levels of the organization and familiarity with healthcare professional training institutions
• Experience developing and training staff members and establishing a culture of learning
• Experience managing organizational budgets, projects, teams, and strategic plan

About Swope Health Services:

For 56 years, the mission of Swope Health mission has been to improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering accessible, quality, comprehensive patient care to all. Founded in 1969 by E. Frank Ellis, Swope Health opened as “Model Cities Health Corporation” in the basement of Metropolitan
Missionary Baptist Church with 20 associates and a $100,000 budget to serve 2,000 patients a year. Since then, Swope has since expanded its size, scope, and service offerings to include behavioral and dental care, services for the unhoused, mobile services and school-based clinics, and the PACE KC Adult Wellness Center.

Swope Health serves as a community health asset in the region – transforming lives, strengthening community, and powering our prosperity. Swope Health is committed to maintaining its focus on patient care and experience as well as an integrated, holistic model of health care, ensuring that everyone in the community can be served. The organization’s high-quality services, strong financials, and visionary leadership team position them well to sustain and deepen their impact into the future.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
1. Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
2. 401(k) retirement plan with company match
3. Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
4. Flexible Spending Account
5. Paid Days Off beginning at 5 weeks annually.
6. Nine annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or di

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Education

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Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

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Preferred

Senior Professional HR

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