HR Strategy Specialist Senior

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description :

Job Summary

Responsible for driving the development and execution of HR strategy, governance initiatives and team member events across the organization. Leads efforts to design, implement, and monitor HR and talent policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Partners with leadership to establish and track key HR metrics, analyze effectiveness, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Provides expert support for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, integration planning, and change management. Facilitates ideation and execution of special projects to advance HR innovation and organizational effectiveness. Applies advanced HR expertise to resolve complex challenges and make recommendations on strategic initiatives, frequently handling non-standard assignments.

Essential Functions

Develops and maintains HR and talent policies and procedures, using advanced knowledge to address complex and non-routine issues.

Plans, organizes, and executes team member related events that enhance employee engagement, development, and organizational culture.

Partners with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to develop, update, and communicate HR and talent policies and programs, serving as a subject matter expert and resource for escalated questions.

Monitors external trends and benchmarks to inform talent and organizational strategies and programs, adapting approaches to address evolving business needs and regulatory changes.

Collaborates across teams to define, prioritize, and refine HR metrics and reporting requirements, using considerable discretion and independent initiative to improve processes and workflow efficiencies.

Provides strategic HR support for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, and risk, leading complex integration projects and resolving escalated issues.

Contributes to and manages special projects focused on talent innovation, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness, regularly adapting to varied assignments and shifting priorities.

Provides guidance and mentorship to HR staff, assisting with the resolution of escalated or complex issues.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

Experience Requirement

5+ years of experience in human resources, business administration, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional ( E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional ( L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing or data entry); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional job-related travel is also required.

Department :

Human Resources

Shift :

Days (United States of America)

Time Type :

Full time

Address :

2000 Ashland Drive

City, State :

Ashland, Kentucky