Iris Hale
About Iris Hale
Iris Hale serves as the Executive Director of Human Resources at Colorado Permanente Medical Group, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in human resources across various healthcare organizations, she specializes in conflict resolution strategies and operational efficiency.
Work at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG)
Iris Hale has served as the Executive Director of Human Resources at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) since 2018. In this role, she oversees various HR functions and strategic initiatives within the organization. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing human resource strategies that align with the organization's goals. Hale's leadership contributes to enhancing the overall employee experience and operational efficiency in the Greater Denver Area.
Education and Expertise
Iris Hale holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cleveland State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources from the same institution. Additionally, she studied at Case Western Reserve University, where she completed the Executive Education - Pathway Certificate Program focusing on Operational Excellence and Six Sigma. Hale also participated in the In-Residence Advanced Leadership Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, enhancing her leadership skills.
Background
Before her current role at CPMG, Iris Hale held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at Mercy Health as Vice President of Human Resources for Patient Care from 2017 to 2018 and previously served as Vice President of Human Resources for Mercy Health Physicians from 2013 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes a role at Kaiser Permanente as Vice President of Medical Group Human Resources & External Affairs in 2013 and as Executive Director of Medical Group Human Resources, Physician Recruitment and Credentialing from 1992 to 2012.
Achievements
Iris Hale has developed strategic plans for value-based Medical Group design in collaboration with senior management at CPMG. She specializes in conflict resolution strategies within physician compensation and benefits design. Additionally, she has implemented centralized physician scheduling systems aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, demonstrating her focus on improving organizational processes and outcomes.