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Vice President of Human Resources
Location: Southfield, Michigan, USA
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Healthcare / Senior Care
About the Role
An opportunity is available for an experienced Vice President of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and operations across a multi-site healthcare organisation. The role partners with executive leadership to develop workforce strategies, strengthen employee engagement, support operational performance and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
The position oversees core HR functions across skilled nursing facilities and corporate operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, labour relations, workforce planning and organisational development.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational objectives and operational priorities.
- Oversee employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, corrective action and grievance resolution.
- Lead recruitment, retention, workforce planning, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
- Direct compensation and benefits programmes, including plan design, vendor relationships, employee communications and compliance.
- Manage labour relations, collective bargaining support and contract administration where applicable.
- Oversee workplace safety and workers’ compensation strategy.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, wage and hour requirements, leave regulations and healthcare-specific employment standards.
- Establish HR policies, procedures and best practices to promote consistency across multiple locations.
- Analyse workforce metrics, turnover, vacancy rates, engagement, compensation and labour utilisation to support executive decision-making.
- Oversee HR information systems, workforce reporting and analytics.
- Collaborate with facility administrators, regional leaders, department heads, legal counsel and executive leadership to address workforce challenges.
- Lead leadership development, management training and employee education programmes.
- Direct HR compliance audits, personnel record management and responses to regulatory inquiries and employment-related claims.
- Provide strategic guidance on organisational structure, acquisitions, workforce integration and staffing optimisation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressive human resources leadership experience.
- At least 5 years of senior HR leadership experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, long-term care, senior living or another multi-site organisation.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing employee relations, labour relations, workforce planning, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, compliance and organisational development.
- Strong knowledge of federal and Michigan employment laws and regulations.
- Relevant professional certification preferred, including SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-CP or PHR.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan reimbursement.
About the Opportunity
This executive-level position offers the opportunity to shape workforce strategy, strengthen leadership capability and improve organisational effectiveness across a multi-site healthcare environment.