Entity: Owensboro Health System | Department: HR Administration | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary:

Defines, plans, supports, and executes HR related initiatives that optimize HR solutions, programs, and services according to established timelines and available resources. This role provides advanced HR operational expertise and coordinates efforts across departments to improve key workforce metrics and organizational outcomes.

                                               

Job Responsibilities:

• Determines and acquires needed resources and coordinates the efforts of HR team members and other stakeholders to successfully implement HR initiatives and improvement efforts.

• Defines initiative objectives, monitors progress, ensures quality standards, and supports follow‑through on expected outcomes throughout the initiative lifecycle.

• Leads and manages HR initiatives ranging from small to large scope, including those related to workforce planning and other HR metrics or operational needs.

• Coordinates initiatives that span multiple departments and impact organization‑wide processes, ensuring consistency, communication, and accountability.

• Reports and communicates on progress, outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.

• Assists and supports other areas of HR as directed, including but not limited to benefits, employee engagement, recruitment, and training.

• Remains open to continuous learning and adapts to change.

• Collaborates with leadership throughout the system to support and implement HR strategies that advance business objectives, encourage workforce engagement, and improve operational efficiency.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical and strategic thinking skills.

• Demonstrates decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision with a high degree of independence.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment, and take appropriate action.

• Change management.

• Effective communication skills.

• Team collaboration.

• Data‑driven decision‑making and comfort working with workforce metrics.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience as determined by the organization required upon hire.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organization Development or related field as determined by the organization required upon hire.

               

Additional Education Information

• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• PMP - Project Management Professional certification through Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

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.

Physical Demands: (Office Environment)

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Occasionally

Sitting: Frequently

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely

Bending/Stooping: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Crouching/Crawling: Rarely

Reaching: Occasionally

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Rarely

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: No-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.