Head of Human Resources (VP)

We are partnering with a rapidly growing healthcare organization seeking a Head of HR (VP) to lead and scale the HR function during a significant period of expansion. This role is based in Midtown and is in the office 5 days a week.This is a highly visible leadership role for an experienced HR executive who is energized by growth, comfortable operating in a complex environment, and motivated by the opportunity to build infrastructure rather than simply maintain existing processes.The Vice President of Human Resources will report directly to the President and oversee a growing HR team. This individual will be responsible for strengthening the overall HR function, developing scalable processes, improving systems, and providing leadership across employee relations, compliance, benefits, performance management, talent, and broader HR operations.The ideal candidate will be a true builder who can operate both strategically and tactically. This person should be comfortable stepping back to think about organizational structure, long-term people strategy, and the future needs of the business, while also being willing to get into the details and work through complex day-to-day HR matters. The environment is high-touch and fast-paced, so the successful candidate will bring urgency, sound judgment, strong execution, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and continue to build the Human Resources function for a growing, multi-location organizationServe as a trusted advisor to the President and senior leadership team on people, organizational, and employee-related mattersManage and develop an existing HR team of approximately three employees, with the potential for the team to grow furtherOversee employee relations, HR compliance, benefits, performance management, talent management, and broader HR operationsDevelop scalable HR policies, processes, systems, and infrastructure to support continued organizational growthAssess current HR workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, accountability, and service levelsPartner closely with in-house Legal and other business leaders on employment-related and compliance mattersBuild stronger management practices and provide guidance to leaders across the organizationHelp create an HR function that can operate effectively and independently as the company continues to scaleSupport workforce planning and organizational development associated with new location openings and continued headcount growthFoster a high-performance, collaborative, and mission-driven cultureBalance long-term strategic planning with hands-on execution and day-to-day problem solvingQualificationsMinimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources experienceSignificant experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally at the Vice President, Head of HR, or comparable levelBroad HR generalist background with deep knowledge of employee relations, compliance, benefits, performance management, and HR operationsDemonstrated experience building or significantly scaling an HR function, team, or infrastructureExperience supporting a rapidly growing, complex, and highly service-oriented organizationProven ability to lead, mentor, and develop HR professionalsStrong working knowledge of employment law and HR complianceAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-touch environment with changing prioritiesExceptional judgment, problem-solving skills, and executive presenceStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadershipHighly proactive, intellectually curious, thoughtful, and execution-orientedComfortable being both a strategic leader and a hands-on operatorThe OpportunityThis is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a growing organization at an important stage in its development. The company is looking for a leader who can bring structure, energy, and sophisticated HR thinking to the function while remaining practical and close to the business.JobID: 48557