About the Foundation
Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is the official business name of Valley Hospital Association, Inc., which shares ownership in Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. In this capacity, the foundation actively participates in the governance of Mat-Su’s community hospital and protects the community’s interest in this important health care asset through board oversight. The MSHF also invests its assets into charitable works that improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough (Mat-Su).
Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources serves as the organization’s primary HR professional. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this role is responsible for operationalizing and executing the organization’s HR strategy as defined by the CAO and managing the full scope of day-to-day HR service delivery — including benefits administration, employee engagement, HR compliance, and full-cycle recruitment.
The Director of HR is a hands-on practitioner and trusted execution partner who translates strategy into consistent, compliant, and high-quality HR service delivery.
The ideal candidate is a resourceful, execution-focused professional who thrives in a lean environment, exercises independent judgement in day-to-day operations within established strategic direction, , and is passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy in execution while escalating high-risk, sensitive, or strategic decisions to the CAO.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
Own and administer all employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k).
Employee Engagement
HR Compliance
Execute and maintain organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, ERISA, ACA, etc.).
Respond to and manage unemployment claims, EEOC charges, and other government agency inquiries, keeping the CAO informed throughout.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Execute the full-cycle recruitment process for all open positions in alignment with approved workforce priorities, including: job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer, and onboarding.
Build and maintain a talent pipeline through proactive sourcing strategies, including LinkedIn, job boards, and employee referrals.
HR Support
Serve as the primary HR resource for the organization, handling all HR-related inquiries, escalations, and day-to-day HR administration independently.
Track workforce trends and operational performance covering headcount, turnover, and engagement. Manage vendor relationships including benefits brokers, staffing agencies, background screening providers, and HR technology vendors
Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education & Experience
Demonstrated expertise in benefits administration, HR compliance, recruiting, and employee engagement.
Competencies
Work environment: Employee will be working in a typical office environment with offices, moderate temperature, and equipment noise.
Physical demands:
The role requires sufficient manual dexterity to perform frequent tasks such as typing, using a mouse, writing, and handling documents.
Visual acuity is essential for reading printed materials, emails, spreadsheets, and computer screens.
The position may occasionally require minimal lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 20 pounds, such as laptops, binders, or office supplies, as well as occasional standing or walking within the office environment for meetings or collaborative tasks.
Additional physical requirements may include occasional travel—which can involve extended periods of sitting, walking through airports, and lifting luggage—or stair climbing in offices where elevators may not be accessible.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
EEO statement: Mat-Su Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
