HCA Florida Memorial Appointed New HR Vice President
James Perez has taken the lead on human resources strategy at the Jacksonville-based medical facility.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital has named James Perez as its new vice president of human resources. He moved into the leadership position at the Jacksonville hospital on Sept. 28, 2026.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a change in leadership for the hospital’s HR function, which manages personnel strategy for a facility operating 454 inpatient beds and six freestanding emergency rooms. Perez assumes these responsibilities following a three-year tenure in an identical role at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital.
Perez oversees HR operations for a facility featuring 454 inpatient beds and six freestanding emergency rooms. His appointment follows three years of experience in the same role at the organization's Putnam facility.
The players
James Perez
A human resources executive who previously served as the vice president of human resources at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital for three years.
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
A healthcare provider operating 454 inpatient beds and six freestanding emergency rooms in Jacksonville.
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
A regional medical facility located in Palatka where Perez served as vice president of human resources for three years.
The details
In his new role, Perez is tasked with overseeing the hospital's overall human resources strategy and day-to-day operations. He moves to the Jacksonville site after spending three years directing HR strategy at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka. The transition involves shifting his oversight from the Putnam location to the larger, multisite operation in Jacksonville.
Timeline
Sept. 25, 2026: The hospital released the news of the appointment.
Sept. 28, 2026: James Perez began his new role as vice president of human resources.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition follows the established trend of internal executive mobility patterns within the HCA Florida Healthcare network. The appointment reflects the system's broader practice of rotating and promoting leadership between its regional hospital facilities.
Operators in the Jacksonville healthcare sector should watch for shifts in local recruitment or staffing policies under the new HR leadership. Tracking these adjustments can signal potential changes in the competitive labor market for medical talent.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at major regional employers often signal upcoming shifts in administrative focus or departmental policy. Operators should monitor how these new HR strategies affect local hiring pipelines and talent retention metrics over the coming year.
Further reading
For more on local leadership changes, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.
