Open To Work
Lamar Pritchett
Sovah Danville & Sovah Martinsville
Danville,VA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
Market People Services DirectorDirector of Human ResourcesVP of Human ResourcesDirector of OperationsChief Human Resources Officer
Work Type
Full TimeConsultingContract Work
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Danville, VA, US
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week
1
Certification
18
Years of experience
Executed strategic HR planning, employee relations, labor relations, and compliance management to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Work History
Market People Services Director
2 Years 11 Months- Carry Out HR plans and strategies to support the overall Market business objectives.
- Function as a strategic leader and is accountable for the management of HR within the market and individual hospitals.
- Oversees the hospital Employee Relations function and assures all actions, legal and ethical practices and decisions are carried out fairly and objectively.
- Develops comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans for the Market and each hospitalto meet the human capital needs and strategic goals.
- Oversees local workers compensation, return to work and ADAAA guidance processes for the local facility.
- Assures appropriate compliance with worker safety and leave management protocols are followed.
- Implement and manage local and Market compensation program to include using benchmarking tools and implementing plans that are competitive and cost effective.
- Provide overall leadership and guidance to HR functions by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training leadership, employee relations, regulatory compliance, development and compensation.
- Works to create consistency of practice in the Market for all HR policies and ensures they are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Enforces and oversees the HR compliance and readiness with the Joint Commission and SOX audits.
- This role is responsible for the overall regulatory compliance of the HR service line.
- Oversees talent development and succession planning initiatives for the local and Market leaders and ultimately coordinates talent growth across facilities.
- Market Drug Diversion/NPA spokesperson.
Interim Market People Services Director
3 Months- Carry Out HR plans and strategies to support the overall Market business objectives.
- Function as a strategic leader and is accountable for the management of HR within the market and individual hospitals.
- Oversees the hospital Employee Relations function and assures all actions, legal and ethical practices and decisions are carried out fairly and objectively.
- Develops comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans for the Market and each hospitalto meet the human capital needs and strategic goals.
- Oversees local workers compensation, return to work and ADAAA guidance processes for the local facility.
- Assures appropriate compliance with worker safety and leave management protocols are followed.
- Implement and manage local and Market compensation program to include using benchmarking tools and implementing plans that are competitive and cost effective.
- Provide overall leadership and guidance to HR functions by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training leadership, employee relations, regulatory compliance, development and compensation.
- Works to create consistency of practice in the Market for all HR policies and ensures they are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Enforces and oversees the HR compliance and readiness with the Joint Commission and SOX audits.
- This role is responsible for the overall regulatory compliance of the HR service line.
- Oversees talent development and succession planning initiatives for the local and Market leaders and ultimately coordinates talent growth across facilities.
- Market Drug Diversion/NPA spokesperson.
Sr. Market Human Resources Business Partner
6 Months- Collaborate with leaders to understand business talent needs and develop tailored people strategies.
- Partner with Market Director, HR, and HSC to support Labor Relations strategy.
- Provide insights on departmental issues and develop appropriate HR initiatives.
- Advise on learning and organizational development, including employee development plans and succession planning.
- Support employee relations, ethics, and compliance investigations.
- Prepare managers for compensation planning and provide budget information.
- Handle worker’s comp intake processing, employee leave of absence, and return-to-work administration.
- Ensure compliance with TJC and CMS HR requirements; assist with regulatory compliance and audits.
- Facilitate orientation and may mentor or lead in the absence of the director.
Sr. Human Resources Manager
6 Years 5 Months- Provided strategic planning, reporting, and analysis to support organizational goals.
- Led HR functions and managed HR Coordinator.
- Resolved conflicts and supported employee and business needs.
- Oversaw recruitment, selection, and retention, administered compensation and benefits systems.
- Managed Employee Relations and Worker’s Compensation Programs.
- Collaborated with CEO and CFO on budgeting.
- Utilized KRONOS for payroll and managed HRIS (iCIMS).
- Developed policies based on employment law and provided orientation training.
Program Coordinator
8 Months- Maintained safety and security for autistic residents and staff.
- Supervised residents and staff, ensuring appropriate care and safety through de-escalation techniques.
- Managed and audited staff and resident paperwork; trained staff on vital information.
- Implemented program strategies and fostered staff engagement.
- Provided extensive care and supervision to autistic residents and staff.
- Ensured safety through verbal and physical de-escalation techniques.
- Supervised campus operations, including building programs and schedules.
- Conducted training meetings and supervised staff performance.
Shift Supervisor
5 Years 5 Months- Supervised staff and detainees, ensuring effective and secure facility operations.
- Utilized behavior management techniques and crisis intervention.
- Developed psycho-educational groups and oversaw staff training and discipline.
Education
Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Skills
Directed compliance initiatives in employment and labor laws across the organization.
Oversaw human resources management functions to align with strategic objectives.
Implemented crisis intervention protocols that minimized workplace disruptions.
Championed behavior management strategies to enhance team collaboration.
Led recruitment and talent acquisition efforts to secure high-caliber candidates.
Managed compliance initiatives to uphold regulatory standards.
Developed and managed programs designed to improve organizational effectiveness.
Resolved conflicts through adept mediation and negotiation tactics.
Strategized compensation planning to attract and retain top talent.
Fostered positive employee relations to enhance workplace morale.
Administered payroll systems including Kronos and ADP with efficiency.
Optimized HRIS platforms such as iCIMS
Taleo
Lawson
and Oracle to ensure data integrity.
Utilized Microsoft Office and Google Docs for efficient documentation management.
Designed and developed web solutions to boost user engagement.
Managed SharePoint to facilitate improved collaboration and information sharing.
Navigated OSHA
FMLA
and workers’ compensation requirements to maintain compliance.
Executed comprehensive total rewards programs to maximize employee satisfaction.
Managed Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) processes effectively.
Certification
- First Aid CPR AED Instructor
- Handle With Care Instructor
- Verbal De-escalation Instructor
- Service Excellence Instructor
Timeline
Market People Services Director
Sovah Danville & Sovah Martinsville
07.2023 - 06.2026Read More
Interim Market People Services Director
Maria Parham & Person Memorial
04.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Sr. Market Human Resources Business Partner
LifePoint Health – Sovah Health Danville & Martinsville
01.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Sr. Human Resources Manager
The Hughes Center (UHS)
07.2016 - 12.2022Read More
Program Coordinator
The Hughes Center Behavioral Health (UHS)
11.2015 - 07.2016Read More
Shift Supervisor
W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention
09.2008 - 02.2014Read More
Ferrum College
Bachelor’s Degree from Business Management
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Capella University
Master’s Degree from Human Resource Management
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