Director Of People Services (HR)

Director of People Services

Join us in opening UC Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 52 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in summer of 2026.

UC Health – Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

The Director of People Services is responsible for all Human Resource functions within the hospital including recruiting, hiring, orienting and training employees. Also is responsible for benefits, safety, and worker's compensation and oversees all payroll functions. Ensures that all Human Resource practices meet the guidelines and specifications of all state and federal laws. This is a hands-on HR role with ownership of all facets of HR.

A Director of People Services who excels in this role:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the facility's history, mission, services and organizational structure.
• Works closely with management team to reduce turnover, increase employee engagement and promote the Core Values.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple assignments, balance priorities, makes decisions quickly.
• Screens all applicants to ensure they meet Hospital hiring guidelines and ensures OFCCP compliance and fair hiring practices.
• Develops and evaluates recruiting resources and strategies including but not limited to, recruitment ads, attend job fairs and network with regional employment agencies and schools to recruit highly qualified candidates to fill open positions.
• Analyzes relevant market factors, including compensation packages, shift differential and sign on bonuses and along with Controller and CEO, ensures a fair and equitable merit process.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology and equipment.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or other related degree or nearing completion of the degree.
• Position requires a high level of proficiency normally acquired through five to seven years of progressively responsible work experience.
• Working knowledge of all state and federal laws related to the Human Resources Field.

Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year.

UC Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.