Human Resources Portfolio Manager

at  Ardent Health Services

Overview:
Ardent Health Services (AHS) is a national health care services company headquartered in Nashville, TN. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates nearly 200 sites of care. Our subsidiaries own and operate hospitals and multispecialty physician practices in six states. Ardent includes 30 hospitals, 4,423 patient beds, 23,000 employees, and 1,700 employed physicians. Within the industry, we are noted for recognizing that every hospital is as unique as the community it serves. This in-depth understanding of how health care works at the local level is one of our great strengths.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Portfolio Manager plays a strategic role in overseeing and managing a portfolio of HR projects that align with Ardent Health Services’ organizational goals. This position requires strong leadership, in-depth knowledge of HR operations, and a proactive approach to driving project success through collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and deliver HR projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Serve as a key liaison between HR project teams, senior leadership, and other departments.
• Actively engage with stakeholders, including HR leadership, department heads, and external vendors, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements within HR operations
• Ensure all HR projects adhere to legal, regulatory, and company compliance standards
• Lead change management initiatives tied to HR projects. Collaborate with IT, communications, and marketing teams to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruption, while promoting positive organizational change.
• Oversee the HR project portfolio, managing resource allocation and prioritization
• Provide leadership and development to HR project team members, ensuring their growth and enhancing the overall performance of the project management function.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR project management or portfolio management and combination of process management and HR operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of HR processes, labor laws, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in HRIS and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Lead, manage, and deliver HR projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Serve as a key liaison between HR project teams, senior leadership, and other departments.
• Actively engage with stakeholders, including HR leadership, department heads, and external vendors, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements within HR operations
• Ensure all HR projects adhere to legal, regulatory, and company compliance standards
• Lead change management initiatives tied to HR projects. Collaborate with IT, communications, and marketing teams to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruption, while promoting positive organizational change.
• Oversee the HR project portfolio, managing resource allocation and prioritization
• Provide leadership and development to HR project team members, ensuring their growth and enhancing the overall performance of the project management function