Human Resources Manager

Copley Hospital is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to join our team.  This is an exciting opportunity to align your personal values with a mission driven, successful healthcare organization in the Morrisville/Stowe area of Vermont.

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for performing complex human resources duties and coordinating or leading projects in the following functional areas: employee relations, leave of absence/FMLA, retirement plan administration, employee safety and wellness, compensation, performance management and training, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.  This position reports directly to the Human Resources Director.

This position has a broad knowledge of all HR functions, with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in human resources with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience.

Copley Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and a center of orthopedic excellence, offering a variety of services including orthopedics, cardiology, emergency medicine, neurology, oncology, general surgery, and more. We pride ourselves on positive patient outcomes and offer top-notch care.  Our employees are an integral part of our success, and the Human Resources Manager is a key role in working collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

This position is Full-Time (PT available). 

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

• Conducts compensation and classification reviews; performs job analyses; establishes job requirements and standards; develops job descriptions and determines the appropriate classification and placement of jobs.
• Manages employee FMLA and personal leave of absence programs.
• Oversees the retirement plan in coordination with our benefits broker and third party administrator for the 403(b) and 457(b).
• Assists in new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Conducts exit interviews and reports trends to senior leadership.
• Actively participates in special committees, such as Employee Wellness and employee recognition and events.
• Oversees workers compensation and employee injury program.
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
• Reviews, updates and creates policies as needed.
• Address a wide range of complex problems and assist in the resolution of employee relations issues and mediate disputes and provide expert advice and coaching to employees and managers.
• Leads special projects and assignments with a high degree of skill and expertise.
• Collaborate with HR team to ensure appropriate level of department coverage, and provide backup to team members when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.  Must be an effective team player.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent related work experience
• 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or Manager role
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, applicant tracking and HRIS systems.
• A high level of integrity, ethics, and judgment.
• Professional certification (PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.
• Experience in a union environment is preferred.