HR director

Organization

Johns Hopkins Health System

Location

Baltimore

Deadline

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 12:00

Transformational enterprise operations leader with 26 years of progressive leadership experience driving large-scale organizational transformation, building high-performing shared service delivery functions, and delivering measurable operational outcomes across complex, multi-entity organizations. Recognized for integrating cutting-edge AI strategies across all operational functions — leveraging generative AI in recruitment and selection, compensation gap analysis, training and development, compliance review, workforce analysis, and HRIS optimization — positioning every organization served at the forefront of modern operational practice. Proven strategic advisors to CFOs, CHROs, and executive leadership teams on organizational design, operational strategy, workforce planning, and institutional change. Deep expertise in change management, process improvement, data-driven decision making, stakeholder engagement, and building service-oriented cultures of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Currently embedded within Johns Hopkins Health System with firsthand knowledge of JHU systems, processes, culture, and operational dynamics — uniquely positioned to lead the Strategic Solution Center transformation from the inside.

Core Competencies: Enterprise Shared Services Leadership | AI-Enhanced Operations Strategy | Large-Scale Change Management | Organizational Transformation | HR Operations | Finance Partnership | Stakeholder Engagement | Data Analytics & KPI Development | Process Improvement | Digital Transformation | Compliance & Risk Management | Team Leadership & Development | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Service Delivery Excellence | Budget Management

HRIS Knowledge: Proficiency with enterprise HRIS/HRMS and ATS platforms, including ADP, EDP, EZLabor, Ceridian, Epic, Workday, Oracle, SAP, UKG KRONOS/JHWorks, HCM, HMS, and SQL-based systems. Champion workforce development through strategic deployment of Learning Management Systems including SABA, Moodle, Whiteboard, Adobe Captivate, and SuccessFactors. Compensation benchmark platforms such as WTW, KornFerry, Mercy.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Compliance Transformation: Led Joint Commission compliance transformation at Johns Hopkins Health System achieving and maintaining 100% compliance across six entities serving 7,500+ employees through automated tracking systems and governance frameworks
• HR Analytics Infrastructure: Designed and implemented enterprise HR Business Intelligence and Analytics strategy at Johns Hopkins, transforming complex workforce data into actionable strategic intelligence enabling executive decision-making
• Compensation Framework Transformation: Architected 14-level accountability banding system for 1,800+ positions at Alberta Motor Association eliminating pay inequities and transforming enterprise compensation governance
• Provincial Post-Secondary Compensation Leadership: Served as Government of Alberta's lead advisor developing executive compensation frameworks for all public post-secondary institutions across the province
• HR Function Builder: Built comprehensive HR operations from scratch at multiple organizations achieving 25% retention improvement, 30% reduction in time-to-fill, and 15% benefits cost savings
• AI Integration Pioneer: Implemented generative AI strategies across recruitment, compensation, training, compliance, workforce analysis, and HRIS functions delivering measurable operational improvements
• Process Optimization Leadership: Drove enterprise-wide process optimization initiatives at Johns Hopkins recommending policy improvements and innovative solutions improving operational efficiencies across multiple entities
• Team Leadership at Scale: Led and developed HR teams ranging from 3-15 professionals across multiple organizations providing day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, and professional development

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Education – Leadership Development in Higher Education (ABD)

Capella University | January 2021 – Expected September 2026

Dissertation: Removing Biases in Leadership Landscapes Using Transformational Theory

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Distance Learning

Athabasca University | April 2017 – October 2020 | GPA: 3.77

Post Graduate Degree, HR Management | Candido Mendes University

Bachelors Degree in Education

UniCeub 1991-1995

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

CPHR – Human Resources Institute of Alberta – CPHR-AB

SHRM-SCP – Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional SHRM

Contact Info

Barbara Martin B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. ABD

CPHR, SHRM-SCP

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240-741-9119