Director of Employee Integrations

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! 

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. 

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Position Title: Director of Employee Integrations/ People & Culture Department

Reporting to: Senior Director, People & Culture Operations

Job Summary: The Director of Employee Integration plays a key leadership role within the People & Culture department, overseeing the strategic design, execution, and continuous improvement of onboarding, orientation, and integration processes for new employees across the organization. This role ensures a seamless, engaging, and culturally aligned experience for all new hires—clinical and non-clinical—supporting retention, performance, and organizational belonging from day one.

Responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Design and lead a comprehensive employee integration strategy aligned with organizational values and goals.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Credentialing, Operations, and Clinical Leadership to ensure consistent, timely onboarding processes.
• Create frameworks to support ongoing engagement of employees throughout their first year.

Onboarding & Orientation

• Oversee the development and delivery of onboarding programs tailored to role type, department, and location (including provider-specific tracks).
• Ensure all compliance, clinical, and operational requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with IT, Facilities, and HR Ops to ensure day-one readiness (equipment, access, schedules, etc.).

Employee Experience & Culture Integration

• Serve as a culture ambassador, ensuring new employees understand and feel connected to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Develop feedback loops and touchpoints (30/60/90-day check-ins) to measure satisfaction and integration effectiveness.
• Partner with DEI, Engagement, and Training teams to embed inclusive practices into the integration journey.

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Track and analyze onboarding metrics (time-to-productivity, retention, engagement scores) and report on trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with data and analytics teams to build dashboards and reporting tools.
• Identify gaps and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in HR, onboarding, or employee experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in healthcare, preferably in outpatient or community health settings.
• Strong understanding of credentialing, regulatory, and compliance requirements in healthcare onboarding.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with HRIS and onboarding platforms (e.g. NetSuite, iCIMS).
• Knowledge of NYC/Bronx healthcare landscape and workforce challenges.
• Bilingual in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in the Bronx is a plus.

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.