Works closely with district's hospital Executive Directors/Chief Executive Officers/Administrators and the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, HD, and provides oversight and consulting regarding all hospital-based Human Resources functions, including recruitment and selection, orientation and training, employee relations, policies and procedures, employment law, retention, compensation, HRIS/management reporting and benefits.  Consults with and updates senior region management and Vice President of Human Resources, HD regarding all Human Resources functions and activities in area hospitals, as requested.  In collaboration with hospital area management and/or the Vice President of Human Resources, HD, develops, communicates, facilitates/coordinates implementation and monitors new and/or enhanced HR programs, policies and procedures, as approved by the HD Executive Committee.  Promotes proactive, positive employee relations practices and environments in all area hospitals and understands and appropriately balances the roles of both employee and hospital advocate.  Serves as key member of HD Human Resources Group, providing valuable input and feedback and assuring implementation and maintenance of division and corporate HR initiatives.  Ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, as well as applicable regulations and standards.