What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Human Resources position at Upland Hills Health?
Position Title: Vice President of Human Resources
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Role & Department: Vice President of Human Resources in the Human Resources Department
Hours & Shift: Full-time (1.0 FTE) 40 hour per week position.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive human capital strategy aligned with organizational goals, patient care priorities, and growth initiatives.
- Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to organization-wide planning and decision-making.
- Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
- Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide executive oversight of all HR functions, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and leadership development, succession planning, and HRIS/workforce analytics.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, HIPAA).
- Establish and leverage HR metrics and dashboards to drive data-informed decisions.
- Lead strategies that promote positive employee relations, engagement, and a high-performing workforce.
- Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolution of employee issues.
- Partner closely with clinical leadership to address staffing models, productivity, retention, and workforce shortages.
- Support workforce readiness and credentialing alignment initiatives tied to patient care standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain critical clinical talent.
- Champion organizational culture initiatives focused on patient-centered care and employee engagement.
- Lead leadership development programs, succession planning efforts, and organization-wide change management.
- Provide oversight of additional operational/support functions as assigned.
- Collaborate with compliance teams on workforce-related risk mitigation and non-clinical compliance support.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets for HR and assigned functional areas.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies across workforce and support functions.
- Oversee vendor management and contract performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
- Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related) strongly preferred
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including: Senior leadership role (Director, VP, or equivalent)
- Experience in healthcare or similarly complex, regulated environments required
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-functional teams beyond HR preferred
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent certification preferred
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one
- Retirement Plan with matching dollars available
- Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses
- Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees
Why work at Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin and has been in the top tier of successful rural healthcare facilities in the nation. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: June 16, 2026