HR Officer | Sacred Heart
Company: Avera Health
Location: Volin
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Sacred Heart Benedictine Center Worker Type:
Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday
on-call involvement (United States of America) Position Highlights
Seeking Human Resources professionals to join the leadership team
at Avera! You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team
built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you
and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview
Accountable for the direction and management of all activities for
the human resources department, in support of the mission, goals,
and objectives of Avera Sacred Heart region. The region includes
multiple facilities and locations including hospitals, long-term
care and clinics. Avera is committed to the highest standard of
customer service principles for its patients, visitors, and staff
members. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary
behaviors when working with patients, visitors, and fellow staff
members. Is a member of the administrative councils in the regions
with administrative responsibilities. What you will do Provide
overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all operating
areas within Avera Sacred Heart. (Acute, Long Term Care and
Clinics). Works with system HROs on developing and/or implementing
appropriate policies and procedures to enhance efficient and
effective operations and delivery of services within the system.
Implement system and regional HR strategic plans and budget targets
into operational action plans which guide resource allocation to
achieve the annual operating plan. Provide leadership, guidance,
support, and direction to the Avera Sacred Heart leaders to ensure
optimal use of resources and provide effective service. Work to
continuously enhance the delivery of human resource services
through improvement processes that maintain the highest levels of
service, efficiency, and effectiveness. Supervise Human Resource
Partner team, support professional development opportunities for
growth and learning. Administer and enhance employee feedback
processes, including formal and informal options. Working in
conjunction with HRP team, oversee the investigation of all
employee complaints or allegations dealing with issues related to
legal, policy, practice, or values violations. Oversee and enhance
a comprehensive array of human resource management policies,
programs, and practices that effectively link human resource
strategies with business strategies, coordinating the
implementation across Avera Sacred Heart to ensure continuity and
consistency. Oversee human resource management compliance and
directs the Human Resources related functions to be consistent
State and Federal statutes and regulations. Establish a strong
cooperative relationship with operational leaders by providing the
information, tools, and services necessary to carry out their human
resources management responsibilities and to ensure that the human
resources processes are compatible with and support operational
needs. Participate in the development system, HR Council and HR
Operations Meetings to ensure accomplishment of the mission and
vision of Avera. Serve as an advisor and consultant to the Chief
Executive Officer of Avera Sacred Heart and Senior Leadership Team
on matters within areas of responsibility. Provide advice and
information to the Avera Sacred Heart Board of Directors on matters
within areas of responsibility. Act as a liaison and representative
of Avera pertaining to human resources matters with community
groups, local and regional health care colleagues and other
relevant individuals and organizations. Responsibilities include
interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining
employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising
performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems. Essential Qualifications The
individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential job function satisfactorily including having visual
acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to
communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and
distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those
listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the
accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience
required. 7-9 years progressively responsible management or
supervisory level experience in human resources in a complex and
progressive human resources environment. Preferred Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Master's Senior
Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Human Resource Standards
Institute (HRCI) SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) -
Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) Expectations and
Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission,
vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their
families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion,
hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of
Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with
enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work
effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with
other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient
environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and
standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint
Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then
Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying
part-time and full-time employees. We support you with
opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are
designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available
day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution
for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and
mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran
Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call
1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
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