Our client is a nationally recognized, rapidly growing nonprofit community behavioral health networkheadquartered in Northeast Ohio and serving communities across the state through a multi-county care network. As a SAMHSA-Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic delivering the full continuum of mental health, addiction, crisis, and supportive services, they are committed to innovative, trauma-informed, and client-focused care.
Our client fosters a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture recognized as an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace with notably long employee tenure where staff are passionate about the people they serve. This is an opportunity to join an organization you can believe in and to shape its people strategy at the most senior level.
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 / Annually
The Vice President, Human Resources is the senior-most HR leader in the organization, serving on the Senior Executive Team, partnering directly with the President & CEO, and participating in Board activities. Reporting into executive leadership, this strategic, hands-on leader directs and manages all aspects of HR, including planning, development, evaluations, and develops initiatives aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Leading a team of 10, the VP, Human Resources serves as a trusted advisor across the leadership team while providing direct oversight of employee relations and all employment-related claims and concerns across a growing, multi-county footprint.
As a Vice President, Human Resources, you will:
- Direct and manage HR for the organization, including strategic planning, program development, and ongoing evaluations
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with organizational goals, working closely with the President & CEO and Executive Leadership
- Serve on the Senior Executive Team and participate in Board activities, advising leadership on organizational policy matters and recommending needed changes
- Lead and develop a team of 10 HR professionals, guiding, directing, and motivating staff and building a high-performing, service-oriented function
- Provide direct oversight of employee relations and the management of all employment-related claims, concerns, and litigation
- Establish and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with community partners, serving as a hands-on, collaborative leader
- Analyze and modify compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitive offerings and compliance with legal requirements
- Evaluate compliance with standards, using sound judgment to interpret and administer policies and resolve work-related issues calmly, consistently, and equitably
- Analyze data and reports to identify causes of personnel issues and develop recommendations to improve policies and practices
- Travel to behavioral health service centers across Ohio to engage with managers, employees, and clients
As a Vice President, Human Resources, you have:
- Progressive experience in Human Resources, including a minimum of ten years at the executive level
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
- Experience and are well-versed in employment law, with experience managing employment claims and litigation
- The Ability to succinctly define issues, collect data, draw valid conclusions, and develop sound resolutions
- A track record of practicing balanced judgment, evaluating complex situations, and making decisions amid conflict in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner
- Worked effectively at all levels of the organization and with community partners
- The ability to travel to all behavioral health service centers to engage with managers, employees, and clients
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification, with eight or more years at the executive level and twenty years of total HR experience.
- Extensive experience addressing employment law issues within large, complex organizations with a broad geographic footprint.
Work Details
- Work Location: Onsite, five days per week at the headquarters in Kent, OH
- Travel Requirements: Approximately 15% travel to service centers across Ohio
- Placement Type: Direct Hire
- Estimated Schedule: Full-time
Employment Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- Successful completion of background checks, assessments, or screenings as required by our client.
About Willory
Willory is the only staffing and consulting firm solely focused on HR and payroll. We connect exceptional talent with forward-thinking organizations, building relationships that advance careers and strengthen teams. Our purpose is to empower people including the professionals who join our own team. If you are ready to grow in a role where your expertise in talent acquisition directly fuels the success of HR and payroll professionals across the country, we would love to hear from you.
