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Somatus · 1 day ago

SVP, People

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Somatus is the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, empowering patients with chronic kidney disease. The SVP, People role involves shaping the culture and experience of the company's teammates, driving strategic initiatives that enhance engagement and performance.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent CareWellness

Responsibilities

Champion Somatus’ vision to be a best-in-class employer by deeply understanding Teammate sentiment - including celebrating wins, identifying pain points, and uncovering development needs - and translating these insights into actionable strategies with the executive team

Build and scale HR infrastructure, compensation frameworks, and strategic programs that elevate the function and support organizational growth

Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within HR, leveraging advanced human capital analytics to improve efficiency, enhance Teammate experience, and drive measurable outcomes

Ignite organizational and talent development efforts focused on engagement, culture, performance, learning and leadership development to support continuous evolution

Design and implement performance and talent management systems that empower individuals and teams, aligning their work with Somatus’ mission and values

Partner with leadership to build robust succession planning and leadership development programs that ensure a strong internal talent pipeline

Develop innovative strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent, adapting to the dynamic needs of the business

Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through intentional programs that foster a vibrant, high-performing workforce

Guide change management initiatives that support rapid growth, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with strategic goals

Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives to accelerate growth and performance

Work side-by-side with senior leaders to cultivate a high-performance culture through clear goal-setting, accountability, and outcome-driven execution

Lead cross-functional HR initiatives, including People Operations, Total Rewards, and organizational development, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and delivering consistent, scalable results

Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners who are embedded in the business, providing strategic guidance and driving talent outcomes

Partner with HRBPs to deliver human capital planning, Teammate relations, and organizational design solutions that align with business strategy

Lead a high-impact talent acquisition function that anticipates workforce needs and deploys agile recruiting strategies to support growth

Collaborate with the marketing team to build a compelling employer brand that positions Somatus as a top destination for healthcare talent

Drive a scalable, high-volume recruitment engine focused on healthcare professionals, emphasizing speed, quality, and predictability

Shape HR systems, processes, and reporting to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and a seamless user experience

Leverage actionable, data-rich insights on key HR metrics, such as engagement, retention, and rewards, to inform leadership decisions and tell an impactful story

Ensure HRIS platforms provide real-time analytics that support strategic talent planning and business outcomes

Develop and execute a competitive Total Rewards strategy aligned with Somatus’ business goals, including market-based compensation, equity, and incentive programs

Lead executive compensation and incentive design to reinforce performance and align with strategic priorities

Qualification

HR leadership experienceTalent managementTotal rewards strategyData-driven decision-makingChange managementDiversityInclusionPerformance management systemsTalent acquisitionStrategic advisorCross-functional HR initiativesEmployer brandingOrganizational designAnalytical skillsTeam leadership

Required

At least 15 years of HR leadership experience, with proven success in various HR disciplines, including talent management, total rewards, and Teammate engagement

Experience developing and leading high-performing HR teams, fostering productive environments, and continuously improving the HR function to meet the evolving needs of the organization

A passion and tenacity for building inclusive, values-driven environments where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best mission-centric work

Ability to strategically embed culture into systems, behaviors, and leadership practices to create a best place to work and ensure the culture scales with the organization

Previous SVP-level experience within healthcare services or a similar high-growth, decentralized organization is strongly preferred; proven experience with a track record of scaling teams beyond 1,500 team members

Demonstrated track record of implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive measurable business results in fast-paced, rapidly growing environments

Strategic HR leader with the ability to advise and collaborate with senior leaders to achieve business objectives through effective HR strategies, operations, and tactics

Ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and drive cultural change across diverse, geographically distributed teams

Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive HR strategies, including talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, organizational design, and culture transformation

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and optimize human capital outcomes