JOB TITLE: Vice President of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
REPORTS TO: President and CEO
FLSA STATUS: Full-time; Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is a member of the senior management team entrusted to steward a high-performing, engaged, prepared and informed workforce that advocates the organization’s values and upholds its code of conduct. The VP works with leaders across the agency to spearhead human resource solutions designed for results, accountability, and excellence. The official oversees diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure Howard Brown Health’s commitment to cultural competency, anti-oppressive principles and LGBTQ-affirming practices are taught, embraced and continuously reinforced. The official oversees all HR initiatives including, but not limited to, position design and promotion, budgeting, recruitment and hiring, on-boarding, orientation, employee relations, policy development, workforce training and development and other core human resource functions. As an executive leader, the VP works with senior management on business planning, strategy and high-level decision making. The VP facilitates the Human Resources committee of the Board of Directors and oversees the Human Resources Department.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops the strategic human resources vision and strategy for the organization and ensures execution.
• Serves as an agency-wide leader supporting the President/CEO, COO and executive management in all aspects of the strategic planning of business goals and processes.
• Engages, involves, prepares, and supports directors and supervisors as integral partners in effective talent management and cultivation of a high-performing workforce.
• Working closely with executive leadership and hiring officials, the VP serves as chief over key HR systems including, but not limited to, position design and promotion, talent recruitment, screening and hiring, onboarding, orientation, training and education, credentialing and compliance, performance evaluation, benefits and compensation, employee communications and engagement, appropriate record keeping, adherence to compliance standards, and post-employment functions.
• Serves as the champion in developing a culture focused on mission, leadership, innovation, inclusion, engagement, talent development, performance, results and respect.
• Serves as a leader in managing organizational change in a manner that achieves results and engages, inspires, and grows the organization’s human capital.
• Through the Human Resources team, delivers strategies to enhance and maximize talent development, organizational design, succession planning, learning strategies, performance management, and organizational/individual development programs.
• Provides vision, leadership, coordination, strategic planning, and implementation for diversity and inclusion excellence throughout the organization. Howard Brown Health values and affirms gender identity/expression, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, religious, and ability diversity in all of it affairs.
• Oversees competitive compensation and benefits programs that provide motivation, incentive, and rewards for achieving results. Continually assesses the competitiveness of all programs to ensure systems for equitable compensation provided are within the organization’s established resource parameters.
• Leads a responsive Employee Relations program that provides for individual coaching, assistance, mentorship, supervision, accountability and transparency with regard to expectations and enforcement processes.
• Partners with senior management on planning, communication, implementation, and evaluation of key staff events.
• Ensures organizational compliance will all federal, state and local labor, employment and benefit laws, rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIRED:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in human resource administration, with a minimum of 7 years in a senior management role responsible for both strategic and tactical aspects in all areas of human resources.
• Ability to understand and articulate the strategic value of integrated human resource/people processes with a strong business acumen, customer service orientation, excellent diplomacy and influence skills.
• Expertise in all areas of human resource management including diversity and inclusion, compensation, benefits, policies, employment law, integrated talent management practices, employee relations, recruitment and retention, and professional training and development initiatives.
• Skilled communicator. Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to present information to all levels of staff and to the Board of Directors.
• Strong organizational development/design and change management experience with the ability to lead, plan, manage, and implement change.
• Strong employee relations experience; able to coach and educate managers on effectively addressing performance issues and gaps.
• Proven experience as an executive capable of leading and implementing a culture of engagement, accountability, continuous learning, leadership and resilience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing effective and respected diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Proven track record of building innovative human resources programs integrated with organizational goals and creating and managing performance management processes.
• A participatory management and leadership style that encourages high performance, collaboration, cooperation, and personal growth.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams across multiple departments.
Preferred:
• Experience with community health centers/clinics, healthcare industry, and/or social services.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification highly desired.
• Experience working with the LGBTQ community.
• Knowledge of ADP and personnel management (HRIS) software.
ADA SPECIFICATIONS/WORKING CONDITIONS
• Potential irregular hours, occasional late or weekend meetings/events.
• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• May require periodic travel.
HOW TO APPLY:
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.