Vice President of Human Resources

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP of HR will lead Human Resources with a human-centered approach, fostering positive employee experiences and organizational culture while aligning talent strategies with agency strategic goals. You will oversee all Human Resources functions related to the following core areas: strategic leadership; talent acquisition and retention; learning and development; performance management, rewards and recognition; staff culture and engagement; and compliance and risk management. You will also serve as a member of the Executive team to strengthen and support the programmatic, financial and operational goals of Didi Hirsch.

Primary Duties

• In coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, establishes the strategic direction for Human Resources; develops and implements human resource policies and procedures that support goals, ensuring compliance with federal and State labor and related laws.
• Directs and manages recruitment, selection and other employment activities for all positions; recruits and interviews management staff; works with managers to forecast personnel needs and budgets; provides advice and guidance to supervisory staff in making employment-related decisions.
• Develops, implements, and administers Didi Hirsch's compensation and benefits programs; monitors the marketplace for changes in compensation and benefits practices and recommends change to ensure that Didi Hirsch maintains a competitive stance.
• Ensures that the organization's equal employment practices comply with laws; ensures all supervisory staff are trained to support these policies.
• Works with managers to determine staff development and training needs; supervises development and implementation of appropriate training programs including a comprehensive employee orientation program; monitors results of training to ensure these are meeting organization goals.
• Ensures that the agency provides all required federal state and county regulatory reports which includes the Vets-100, Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1, and Cal-OSHA reports.
• Investigates and is responsible for all internal and external state and federal claims and audits.
• Serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors on personnel related matters, and presents important information to the Board.
• Oversees and participates in the employee relations functions.
• Participates in the resolution of employee grievances; counsels employees on employment-related issues.
• Counsels supervisory staff in performance management and resolving employee problems.
• Monitors employee counseling and disciplinary procedures; monitors and approves involuntary terminations.
• Develops and recommends implementation of all human resources policies; publishes policies and provides associated training as needed.
• Establishes and maintains personnel files and records including HRIS, ensuring confidentiality of same; provides senior management with routine and special reports; and ensures preparation and submission of employee information to government agencies as required by law.
• Advises management on major employee problems and liability, if any.
• Participates in the development of the department and general human resources budgets; reviews and controls expenditures to comply with budget.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of labor and related laws, industry trends, and effective human resources practices through participation in seminars and classes, membership in professional organizations, reading and contacts in the industry; consults with legal counsel as necessary.
• Visits all of Didi Hirsch's facilities and programs on a periodic basis to identify training needs, monitor morale, and the general health of human resources; and employee recreational and morale enhancing social events.
• Performs managerial duties including interviewing applicants for employment; assigning and reviewing progress of assignments; conducting performance appraisals and recommending salary increases; and developing higher levels of expertise in staff members by encouraging further education, participation in seminars and providing learning opportunities within the department.
• Acts as a member of the senior management team to strengthen and support the programmatic, financial and operational goals of Didi Hirsch.
• Participates as a member on various management committees.
• Develops and implements methods to improve fiscal soundness and control expenses.
• Actively cooperates with other departments in support of organization goals.
• Performs all duties in compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.

  
  
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  MBA or advanced degree preferred, reflecting a commitment to executive-level leadership and strategic business insight.

  
  
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in increasingly responsible positions in human resources.
• Certification in SHRM-SCP or PHR required.
• A high level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality and privacy related to employee or agency matters.
• A strong up-to-date working knowledge of all human resource activities and associated state and Federal regulations (e.g. COBRA, Wage and Hour laws, Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Employment regulations, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, American with Disabilities Act, FMLA, CFRA, etc.).
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to positively engage and support staff and leaders.
• The demonstrated ability to develop new human resource programs designed to meet organization objectives (e.g. retention, compensation, benefits, employee services).
• A working knowledge of short- and long-term corporate policies and strategies.
• Very effective oral and written communications skills sufficient to write comprehensive reports and policies, study and interpret legal documents, and develop/implement presentations for management, the board of directors and the public.
• Basic accounting and general math skills sufficient to prepare and monitor budgets, analyze compensation and benefits data, and prepare associated reports.
• Personal computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and HRIS.
• Demonstrated management skills to supervise staff and participate in the senior management team.
• Ability to work independently and make mature business decisions.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of the team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet Agency needs.
• Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.

Our Vision

A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being.

Our Mission

Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access.

CORE VALUES

Excellence: We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent care.
Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas, committing to a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging.
Equity: We are dedicated to maintaining equitable practices in our healthcare delivery and workplace culture, and we work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and society.
Well Being: We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients.
Advocacy: We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to reduce barriers to care, including stigma, systemic racism, and parity across payers, with the goal of access to high quality, integrated healthcare for all.
Community Engagement: We build partnerships in the community and across sectors to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance greater accessibility to care and support.

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