Director Programs - Human Resources - Southaven Mississippi

This is a hybrid position, and must be located within 100 miles of Southaven, Mississippi

Responsible to establish, lead and sustain HR by aligning HR programs to the vision and strategic direction for the HR CoE in support of Mayo Clinic’s overall vision and strategic goals. The Director of Programs researches, designs, plans, and implements programs, including those that elevate Mayo’s category of one status in their CoE. Models the Mayo of Care by achieving work through multi-disciplinary workgroups. Partners with senior leaders to understand organizational needs/opportunities, drive innovation, challenge the status quo and implement cutting edge solutions advancing business strategic priorities. Responsible for facilitating and executing on HR priorities and the strategic plan, program implementations, resource allocation, ensuring deliverables are met and outcome measures are achieved. Strong collaboration and alignment across all HR CoE(s) are required by ensuring proactive, ongoing communication and approach with positive internal customer relations, keeping ‘One HR’ in mind. Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships with internal and external partners. Applies change, risk and resource management principles when needed. The Director of Programs manage individuals and/or teams, directly or indirectly. Optimizes the team and operational performance within the CoE to align with the organizational vision, strategy, values, and external environment. The Director of Programs demonstrates agility and be able to quickly adapt or evolve in response to changing circumstances, breaking down barriers in the workplace to meet changing business needs, advancements, or technologies that are essential for any agile team. Monitors the performance of vendors, ensuring effective outcomes and delivery on contractual agreements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer a visa for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1 STEM OPT extension program.

This position is a limited-tenure role intended to support the formation, launch, and stabilization of a new company and laboratory. As the organization matures, the role is expected to transition to a permanent infrastructure position within a separate company operating independently from Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant professional experience required.

 Career experience must include demonstrated human resources knowledge, leadership and management capabilities, and ability to work collaboratively with others as part of an integrated team. 

Excellent interpersonal relationships with HR, Ops, or other service focused leadership role colleagues, leaders, employees, and team members. 

Experience must include demonstrated agility in thinking and delivering/execution of work and strategic priorities. 

Strong knowledge of internal and external trends and ability to design meaningful solutions using critical and systematic thinking skills. 

Master’s degree and relevant certifications preferred. 

Relevant knowledge of programmatic areas and ability to design and lead transformation HR programs.

 Preferred to have or obtain agile certification. 

Strong knowledge of internal and external trends and ability to design meaningful solutions, relationship building, team building, organization and critical thinking skills are preferred.