Human Resources Director

At DMHA each unit and department offers a wide range of interesting roles and responsibilities. Whether you’re on the front lines of patient care or supporting the operations behind the scenes, your work at DMHA will be meaningful and rewarding. Our employees are committed to delivering excellent and compassionate healthcare, going above and beyond to serve patients.

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association | Ekalaka, Montana

Full-Time | Exempt | Reports Directly to the CEO

Join the senior leadership team of an independent Critical Access Hospital, Rural Health Clinic, and Long-Term Care organization serving rural southeastern Montana. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources Director plays a vital role in shaping organizational culture, workforce strategy, employee engagement while helping ensure the long-term success of healthcare services that sustain our community.

This is a hands-on leadership position with broad organizational influence and visibility. The Human Resources Director partners closely with the CEO, department leaders, providers, and staff to lead recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, workforce development, and key organizational initiatives. The position also provides administrative leadership for medical staff services, including provider credentialing, privileging, and medical staff governance, while serving as a trusted advisor on workforce and organizational matters.

What You'll Do
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Provide leadership for Human Resources programs and initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, workforce development, retention, and organizational culture.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on workforce planning, staffing strategies, organizational development, and key organizational initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and leaders on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR best practices.
• Oversee core Human Resources functions, including compensation, benefits administration, leave management, personnel records, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate employee training, professional development, recognition programs, and performance evaluation processes.
• Support organizational survey readiness, quality initiatives, performance improvement efforts, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Prepare and present Human Resources, workforce, medical staff, quality, and other applicable reports to organizational leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee provider credentialing and privileging activities, including primary source verification, appointment and reappointment processes, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of credentialing records.
• Coordinate Medical Executive Committee and medical staff governance activities, including meeting support, credentialing reviews, provider communications, and maintenance of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, privilege forms, and related documents.
• Serve as a liaison among providers, medical staff leadership, administration, contracted services, and external organizations while identifying opportunities to strengthen organizational processes and administrative operations.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who can build relationships, solve problems, stay organized, and comfortably manage a wide variety of responsibilities. This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being involved throughout the organization rather than working within one narrow area of Human Resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and provider information with professionalism and discretion.
• Healthcare Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience with provider credentialing, privileging, or medical staff administration preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CPCS, or similar professional certification is a plus.

Why Join Dahl Memorial?
Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll be a key member of the leadership team with the opportunity to shape culture, support employees and providers, and make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare in our community.

Ekalaka, Montana, is a small, tight-knit community nestled in the southeastern part of the state, known for its picturesque landscapes and strong sense of camaraderie among its residents. With a population of just a few hundred people, Ekalaka embodies the essence of rural American life, where neighbors know each other by name and support one another through thick and thin. The town is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Montana plains, with the nearby Custer National Forest offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, hunting, and wildlife observation. Ekalaka is rich in history, with roots dating back to its founding in the late 19th century, and it proudly maintains its heritage through local museums and community events.

The critical access hospital in Ekalaka plays an indispensable role in this rural community. As a critical access hospital, it is specially designated to provide essential healthcare services to residents who might otherwise face significant barriers to receiving care due to geographic isolation. This hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, laboratory testing, and radiology. It is staffed by dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The hospital not only addresses the immediate health needs of the community but also focuses on preventative care and wellness programs, ensuring that residents have access to the necessary resources to maintain their health. In a region where the nearest urban medical center may be hours away, the Dahl Memorial Healthcareis a beacon of hope and stability, providing critical healthcare services that are vital to the well-being and survival of this resilient community.

The Workplace Culture

Our Human Resources Department is dedicated to recruiting and hiring talented individuals for both clinical and non-clinical positions. We believe in the power of meaningful work and the impact it can have on the lives of others.

As part of our growing rural healthcare system, each unit and department offers a wide range of interesting roles and responsibilities. Whether you’re on the front lines of patient care or supporting the operations behind the scenes, your work at Dahl Memorial will be meaningful and rewarding. Our employees are committed to delivering excellent and compassionate healthcare, going above and beyond to serve patients in our five-county service area.

When you join our team, you become part of a caring community that values collaboration, empathy, and professionalism. We provide comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits to support your growth and well-being. Our HR team is here to ensure that you have the resources you need to thrive in your role.