What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Human Resources position at ChildServe?
ChildServe is looking for a visionary and results-driven leader to join our team as Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, you will shape and execute forward-thinking HR initiatives that align with our mission and drive organizational excellence. From leading innovative compensation and benefits programs to advancing HR technology, enhancing employee experience, and championing performance excellence, you’ll be at the forefront of building a thriving, people-first culture.
What You'll Do
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
What You'll Do
- Strategic HR Leadership : Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals, succession planning, and cross-functional collaboration while fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Compensation & Benefits Strategy : Design and optimize competitive total rewards programs, ensuring legal compliance, industry benchmarking, and cost-effective benefits that attract and retain top talent.
- Technology & HR Systems Innovation : Lead digital transformation through HRIS and payroll system enhancements, leveraging AI and analytics for improved decision-making, integration, and data security.
- Employee Experience & Engagement : Cultivate a culture of recognition, inclusivity, and well-being through lifecycle management, conflict resolution, and engagement initiatives that support work-life balance.
- Performance & Talent Development : Drive performance management frameworks aligned with organizational goals, while promoting leadership development, career growth, and capability-building programs.
- Data-Driven HR Strategy : Implement workforce analytics and reporting systems to inform strategic decisions, track key HR metrics, and translate insights into actionable improvements.
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5 years in a senior HR role. Healthcare experience strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in compensation strategy, HR systems transformation, employee engagement, and data analytics.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, benefits compliance, and organizational development.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
- Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
- We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
- Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
- We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
- We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
