What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of HR - Healthcare position at firstPRO, Inc?
Vice President, Human Resources & Compliance
Travel: Occasional travel for new site launches
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a practical, hands-on Human Resources leader to manage HR operations and labor compliance across a growing, multi-state healthcare organization. This role works closely with executive leadership while actively managing HR policies, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day HR functions.
Key Duties
- Act as a strategic HR partner and advisor to executive and operational leadership
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, overtime rules, FMLA, ADA, PTO, and employee classification requirements
- Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
- Handle complex employee relations matters and oversee internal investigations when needed
- Supervise and guide current HR team members
- Provide HR support for healthcare service lines
- Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, and hiring strategy
- Offer performance coaching, leadership support, and employee development guidance
- Assist with HR planning and compliance during new site launches and geographic expansion
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in healthcare
- Experience supporting organizations operating across multiple states and locations
- Strong understanding of employment regulations and labor compliance
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
- Hands-on management approach with strong operational focus
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience required
- HR certification such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred