Wellness Equity Alliance · 3 months ago
People & Culture Manager
Scotts Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a national public health organization focused on addressing health-care disparities among underrepresented communities. The People & Culture Manager will lead HR initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and ensure compliance while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Partner with executive leadership to design and implement People & Culture strategies that promote organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction
Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Streamline HR procedures, policies, and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across programs and states
Oversee full-cycle recruitment to attract and retain diverse, mission-aligned talent
Lead and continually enhance the onboarding process to ensure new hires are successfully integrated and engaged from day one
Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs, draft job descriptions, and create equitable recruitment practices
Design and implement retention strategies focused on professional growth, recognition, and work-life balance
Develop and oversee training and professional development programs
Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to strengthen retention and engagement initiatives
Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal labor laws (California and other states of operation)
Oversee compensation, benefits, and performance management programs
Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, fairness, and confidentiality
Advise managers and staff on policies, procedures, and workplace best practices
Serve as an executive sponsor for WEA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Partner with internal committees and leaders to ensure equitable and inclusive practices in all aspects of employment
Support WEA’s mission of advancing health equity through an engaged and diverse workforce
Advise on the development of communicable disease screening and treatment modalities
Work with outside vendors on procuring and developing innovative communicable disease platforms
Advise senior leadership on BD efforts in the communicable disease space
Contribute to data collection and analytics around HIV street medicine and related programs
Advise on TA models around the improvement of communicable disease testing and response programs for public health (eg syphilis CDI QI)
Work as a convener for public health coordination events
Advise on harm reduction build outs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee complex program activities
Deep understanding of state and federal public health regulations and grant requirements
Ability to develop innovative approaches to communicable disease response
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders
Strong data analysis, program evaluation, and reporting capabilities
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure program goals are achieved
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or multi-state organizations preferred
Demonstrated success in streamlining HR processes and implementing retention programs
Knowledge of California labor laws and multi-state HR compliance
Proven ability to foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and accountability
Skilled in coaching managers and supporting professional development initiatives
Company
Wellness Equity Alliance
Our mission is to bring together accomplished clinicians who leverage existing healthcare, political, and financial resources, or create new ones.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tyler B. Evans, MD, MS, MPH, AAHIVS, DTMH, FIDSA
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Abinash Achrekar
National Director of Development/ Cofounder
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