| POSITION OVERVIEW: Med Center Health (MCH), an independent, not-for-profit, financially strong and growing 6-hospital health system that is headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and recognized as the largest healthcare provider for Southcentral Kentucky, has engaged InTrust Partners to lead a national search for a VP/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The CHRO will serve as the health system’s top administrative leader and subject matter expert for the full continuum of human resources and employee health operational and strategic issues. He/She will carefully and continually assess organizational culture and current HR processes, identify areas of greatest need and focus, and lead the implementation of contemporary best practices in HR that support the heath system in reaching its goals across all of its pillars of performance to include being a top employer of choice in the region. This position will report directly to the System Executive Vice President (EVP) of Med Center Health and serve as the key advisor to the health system’s senior executive team on all issues relating to human capital, HR management, and workplace culture. Med Center Health desires an accomplished, genuine, results-oriented Human Resources leader who is exceptionally collaborative, politically savvy, innovative, resourceful, with proven ability for establishing credibility and strong working relationships across the entire organization and with multiple stakeholders to achieve desired results. This is a rare opportunity and an exceptional time to join Med Center Health and contribute significantly to elevating the health system to a new level of performance and ensuring its future strength and resilience through a highly engaged, well-trained, mission-focused workforce. ABOUT MED CENTER HEALTH: Med Center Health (MCH) has been serving patients in Southcentral Kentucky for over 85 years and is now the largest, not-for-profit, teaching hospital in the region inclusive of 6 hospitals with a combined 564 licensed beds, an extensive ambulatory healthcare network, and a growing physician network of primary and specialty providers. The system currently has approximately 3,800 employees and 300+ providers in over 50 specialties. MCH is financially strong and well positioned for continued growth and regional development. For FY 2020 (ending March 31), the system’s net revenues exceeded $500M. Net assets increased by 4% from FY 19 to FY 20. In January 2021, MCH received a AA-/ Stable Outlook rating from Fitch and also holds a A+/Positive Outlook rating from S&P The Medical Center at Bowling Green, a 337-bed acute care hospital, serves as the system’s flagship facility and is the hub of forward thinking and innovation. The Medical Center offers the region’s most comprehensive specialized services to include the region’s only open heart program with quality scores that far surpass national averages, an accredited Chest Pain Center, and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. The Medical Center is an active participant in advancing education and ongoing training of healthcare professionals and currently offers five residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Psychiatry and Transitional Year and three fellowship programs in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Pulmonary Medicine. In August 2013, The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex opened offering two combined degree programs, MD/MBA and MD/MPH. In 2018, MCH, in collaboration with the University of Kentucky School of Medicine, launched the state’s first satellite four-year medical school program located on the campus of The Medical Center at Bowling Green. THE LOCALE – BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY: Bowling Green, known as the industrial, commercial, and cultural “capital” of Southcentral Kentucky, is the state’s third most populous city and is situated just an hour north of Nashville and slightly less than two hours southwest of Louisville and Lexington. Bowling Green is a vibrant and growing community known for its continued focus on quality of life, access to top quality education, public safety, neighborhood revitalization, visionary leadership, thriving arts and musical culture, numerous recreational and leisure opportunities, and economic development. National Geographic recently ranked Bowling Green as one of the 10 Best All-American Cities, and in 2018, MONEY Magazine ranked it as The Best Place to Live in Kentucky. With housing costs 19% lower than the national average, award winning schools, and an endless array of cultural and outdoor offerings, residents of Bowling Green feel fortunate to live in a region that offers so much for everyone to enjoy. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates must have a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. PHR or SPHR is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of progressive HR management and leadership experience across all areas of Human Resources strategic planning, business development, and program implementation is required. Candidates must demonstrate proven ability to effectively advise executive-level leaders in a health system or complex health care setting on the full spectrum of human resources and employee health services and programs. Candidates must have excellent presentation and public speaking skills, outstanding leadership and communication skills with empathy for people at all levels with significant influence and negotiation skills, able to think strategically beyond tactical execution, expert knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ********************************************************** For more information or to confidentially discuss this position, please contact: Kate Schmitz, Senior Search Consultant - InTrust Partners 864.608.1750 | KSchmitz@intrustpartners.com | 
