People Services Director (Hospital Setting) - Elko, Nevada
Location: On Site in Elko, Nevada, United States
Employment type: Full-time
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Salary: $104,000 - $140,000 per year
Posted: 3 months ago
Why This Role Matters
MissionHires is seeking a People Services Director for a respected community-based acute care hospital in northeastern Nevada. Reporting to the CEO, this senior leader will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and own end-to-end HR operations for a 200+ employee workforce. The Director will lead workforce strategy, employee engagement, labor relations, organizational development, compliance, and HR analytics while managing one HR team member. Travel up to 20% required.
How You'll Contribute
- Lead all HR operations: employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, retention, performance management, and compliance
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness
- Design and execute retention and engagement initiatives to reduce turnover and strengthen culture
- Oversee union relationships, lead labor negotiations, and foster collaborative labor–management partnerships
- Monitor, analyze, and report workforce metrics to identify trends and drive data-informed decisions
- Develop and manage HR departmental budget with strong fiscal stewardship
- Coordinate and ensure readiness for internal and external HR audits
- Promote a culture of professional development, accountability, inclusion, and employee well-being
- Ensure adherence to applicable employment laws, regulations, and hospital policies
- Coach leaders on performance, change management, and conflict resolution
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience (required)
- Demonstrated strength in employee relations and conflict resolution (required)
- Proven experience in strategic HR leadership and workforce planning (required)
- Expertise in HR compliance and regulatory frameworks (required)
- Proficiency with HR metrics and data-driven decision making (required)
- HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP (preferred)
- Prior healthcare industry experience (preferred)
- Union/labor relations and negotiation experience (preferred)
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Who We Are, What We Stand For
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the salary range for the People Services Director in Elko, NV?
USD $104,000–$140,000 per year.
Is this HR Director role on-site or remote?
It’s an on-site role in Elko, Nevada.
Do you offer relocation assistance to Elko?
Yes, paid relocation assistance is provided.
Who does the People Services Director report to?
The role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
How big is the team I’ll manage and the workforce I’ll support?
You’ll manage one HR team member and support 200+ employees.
How much travel is required for this position?
Travel up to 20% is required.
What are the must-have qualifications?
A bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of progressive HR leadership with strong employee relations experience.
Is healthcare or union experience required?
Not required, but prior healthcare and union/labor relations experience are preferred.