Company Overview

Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. Our award-winning hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country.

AVH supports vaccinations as the evidence-based and most effective means for our community and country to put COVID-19 behind us and to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and deaths. In order to better care for our community, as of 10/31/21, AVH requires COVID-19 Vaccination for all Staff.

This Position Offers

Highly competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package (including generous PTO, health insurance within your first 30 days, retirement), being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep.

Job Overview

The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of, talent management, succession planning, employee communications, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. The CHRO provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive team, leadership and the board of directors. In addition to the core HR team, the CHRO provides direct oversight and leadership to the following: Employee Health, Staff Development, Employee Housing, and Hospital Volunteer Program.

Primary Scope Of Responsibilities

Collaborates with executive leadership to define the Hospital’s long-term mission and strategic vision; identify and implement ways to support this mission through talent management.
Function as a strategic business advisor to the leadership team regarding key organizational and management issues.
Work with the company's executive team to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the Hospital.
Maintains effective communications with employees that builds confidence in HR and the organization to assure alignment and engagement.
Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.
Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits.

Leadership Responsibilities

Talent Management - Manage staffing of Primary Departments including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. Ensure that staff members are aligned with department and organizational goals. Provide continued educational opportunities to support those goals.
Fiscal Responsibility - Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for department spending and initiatives. Develop and review budget for department and ensure it complies with stated goals, guidelines, and objectives.
Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance - Develop and implement all department policies and procedures.
Departmental Quality & Performance Improvement - Develop and implement strategies to continually improve quality and performance of the department as it relates to the mission and goals of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

BS/BA degree required; JD, MBA, or MA/MS in Human Resources ore related field preferred.
10 years of HR Experience, with at least 5 years of executive HR experience
SPHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Hire-in rates of pay are based upon the relevance of years of experience, education and certifications. Our talent acquisition team will help you understand how your direct experience will be considered.

Pay range for new hires: $202,800.00 - $226,720.00 annually

Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, health insurance within your first 30 days, and retirement, which can be viewed here.

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