Head of (VP) People (HR)

We are partnering with a rapidly growing healthcare organization seeking a Head of HR (VP) to lead and scale the HR function during a significant period of expansion. This role is based in Midtown and is in the office 5 days a week.
This is a highly visible leadership role for an experienced HR executive who is energized by growth, comfortable operating in a complex environment, and motivated by the opportunity to build infrastructure rather than simply maintain existing processes.

The Vice President of Human Resources will report directly to the President and oversee a growing HR team. This individual will be responsible for strengthening the overall HR function, developing scalable processes, improving systems, and providing leadership across employee relations, compliance, benefits, performance management, talent, and broader HR operations.
This person should be comfortable stepping back to think about organizational structure, long-term people strategy, and the future needs of the business, while also being willing to get into the details and work through complex day-to-day HR matters. Lead and continue to build the Human Resources function for a growing, multi-location organization
Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and senior leadership team on people, organizational, and employee-related matters
Manage and develop an existing HR team of approximately three employees, with the potential for the team to grow further
Oversee employee relations, HR compliance, benefits, performance management, talent management, and broader HR operations
Develop scalable HR policies, processes, systems, and infrastructure to support continued organizational growth
Assess current HR workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, accountability, and service levels
Partner closely with in-house Legal and other business leaders on employment-related and compliance matters
Build stronger management practices and provide guidance to leaders across the organization
Help create an HR function that can operate effectively and independently as the company continues to scale
Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and mission-driven culture
Minimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience
Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally at the Vice President, Head of HR, or comparable level
Broad HR generalist background with deep knowledge of employee relations, compliance, benefits, performance management, and HR operations
Demonstrated experience building or significantly scaling an HR function, team, or infrastructure
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop HR professionals
Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
The company is looking for a leader who can bring structure, energy, and sophisticated HR thinking to the function while remaining practical and close to the business.