Director, Human Resources - Camino Media

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! Were honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We dont inquire about immigration status because we simply dont need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. Why work for us?

Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experienceHealth coverage for you and your familyGenerous number of vacation days per yearA robust wellness plan and health club discountsContinuing education assistance to grow and further your talents403(B) plan with company matching Intrigued? Wed love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click apply.

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Director, Human Resources who:

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership across three core HR functions: Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition & Development, and Leave of Absences (LOA). This role ensures consistent, equitable, and legally compliant HR practices while building a positive employee experience and supporting organizational growth. The Director partners closely with senior leaders, managers, and HR team members to drive peoplefocused initiatives that strengthen culture, improve performance, and support workforce needs.

Essential Functions:

Employee RelationsLead the employee relations function, ensuring consistent, timely, and equitable resolution of workplace concerns, investigations, and conflict matters.

Provide strategic guidance to leaders on performance management, corrective action, policy application, and bestpractice HR approaches.

Analyze employee relations activity to identify trends, assess risk, and recommend proactive interventions, including training, process improvements, or policy updates.

Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including all Californiaspecific regulatory requirements.

Promote a workplace culture grounded in professionalism, accountability, transparency, and open communication.

Talent Acquisition & Talent DevelopmentLead fullcycle recruitment strategies for a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), including the recruitment and retention of clinical providers, licensed clinical staff, and nonclinical roles across multiple service lines.

Partner with executive leadership, medical leadership, and hiring managers to forecast workforce and provider needs, develop strategic sourcing plans, and address hardtofill and highimpact positions.

Oversee provider and clinical recruitment efforts in alignment of talent acquisition and onboarding requirements, ensuring compliance with HRSA and healthcare regulatory standards.

Drive employer branding, candidate experience enhancements, and diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives that support the organizations mission and patient population.

Support and oversee talent development programs, including onboarding, leadership development, clinical and nonclinical succession planning, and workforce pipeline initiatives.

Utilize recruitment and workforce data to evaluate hiring effectiveness, timetofill, retention trends, and workforce risks, and recommend continuous improvement strategies.

Leave of Absences & Accommodation ProgramsOversee administration of all leave programs, including

FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA

accommodations, and companyspecific leave policies.

Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and communication with employees and managers.

Partner with legal and benefits teams to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

Provide guidance to managers on returntowork processes and modified duty assignments.

Identify opportunities to streamline LOA processes and improve employee experience.

Leadership & CollaborationSupervise and develop HR team members supporting ER, Talent, and LOA functions.

Lead crossfunctional HR initiatives that enhance culture, engagement, and operational efficiency.

Support changing management efforts during organizational transitions, system implementations, or policy updates.

Serve as a strategic advisor to management on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and human resources strategy aligned with the mission of Clinica Sierra Vista.

Lead and oversee crossfunctional HR initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, workforce effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

Support and guide change management efforts related to organizational growth, system implementations, regulatory requirements, and policy or process updates, ensuring clear communication and workforce alignment.

Regulatory and HR ComplianceLead and oversee human resources functions within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or similarly regulated healthcare environment, ensuring alignment with HRSA Health Center Program requirements, compliance expectations, and operational standards.

Ensure organizational adherence to HRSA Compliance Manual requirements related to workforce management, including coordination with credentialing and privileging processes, risk management activities, and governance support.

Support and maintain organizational readiness for Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation, surveys, and followup corrective action plans, in collaboration with Quality, Compliance, Medical Staff, and Executive Leadership.

Ensure compliance with California healthcare employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements, leave administration, mandatory training, and healthcarespecific workforce standards.

Partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Quality, and Risk Management teams to ensure HR practices support regulatory readiness, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation that comply with federal, state, HRSA, and Joint Commission standards.

Analyze HR and Employee Relations data to identify compliance risks, trends, and opportunities for proactive intervention and continuous improvement within a healthcare delivery setting. Ensure HR compliance practices support broader healthcare regulatory readiness, including coordination with Quality, Compliance, and Safety teams in alignment with HRSA, Joint Commission, and California healthcare workforce requirements.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organizations HR compliance framework, ensuring adherence to federal, California state, and local employment laws applicable to a healthcare and FQHC environment.

Ensure organizational compliance with California labor and employment regulations, including wage and hour laws, meal and rest periods, paid sick leave, family and medical leave laws (FMLA, CFRA, PDL), employee classification, and recordretention requirements.

Oversee the administration and compliance of the Workers Compensation program, including injury reporting, claims management, returntowork programs, modified duty coordination, and partnership with insurance carriers and thirdparty administrators.

Lead organizational compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements, including workplace safety programs, Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), required postings, training mandates, and coordination with Safety, Facilities, and Leadership teams.

Partner with Safety and Operations leadership to address workplace hazards, corrective actions, incident investigations, and regulatory inquiries related to employee health and safety.

Ensure compliance with federal employment regulations, including but not limited to FLSA, ADA, EEOC, Title VII, FMLA, OSHA, and DOL requirements.

Oversee mandatory HR compliance training programs, including harassment prevention, workplace safety, injury reporting, leave administration, and regulatory updates, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation.

Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and internal controls that align with regulatory requirements, best practices, and organizational risk tolerance.

Monitor changes in employment laws and regulatory guidance; proactively assess impact, recommend updates, and lead implementation of required policy or process changes.

Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to address regulatory risks, audits, investigations, and litigationrelated matters involving workforce issues.

Ensure accurate HR documentation, personnel files, and compliance records are maintained in accordance with state, federal, and healthcare regulatory standards.

Serve as a subjectmatter expert and advisor to executive leadership and management on complex employee relations, compliance matters, and risk mitigation strategies.

Support organizational readiness for regulatory reviews, audits, and site visits, including preparation of documentation, leadership interviews, and corrective action planning as needed.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business administration, or a related field; Masters degree required.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources experience, including seniorlevel leadership responsibility in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment.

Demonstrated experience working within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), public healthcare system, or highly regulated healthcare organization.

Indepth knowledge of HRSA Health Center Program requirements and the HRSA Compliance Manual, particularly as they relate to workforce management, governance support, and regulatory readiness.

Strong understanding of Joint Commission (TJC) standards and experience supporting accreditation readiness, surveys, corrective action plans, and continuous compliance efforts.

Experience preparing for and supporting HRSA site visits, Joint Commission surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, including documentation review, leadership interviews, and postsurvey corrective action planning.

Comprehensive knowledge of California employment and healthcare workforce regulations, including wage and hour laws, meal and rest period compliance, paid leave requirements (FMLA, CFRA, PDL), mandatory training, and employee classification.

Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, investigations, performance management, corrective action, and risk mitigation within a healthcare delivery setting.

Experience overseeing Workers Compensation, Cal/OSHA compliance, workplace safety programs, and coordination with Safety, Risk Management, and Operations teams.

Proven ability to develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and internal controls that comply with federal, state, HRSA, and Joint Commission requirements.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess HR and Employee Relations data to identify compliance risks, trends, and opportunities for proactive intervention and continuous improvement.

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Executive Leadership, Compliance, Legal, Quality, Medical Staff, and Operations to support organizational strategy and regulatory readiness.

Excellent leadership, communication, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRMCP, or SHRMSCP) strongly preferred.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; theyre counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!