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Wellnest · 5 hours ago

VP of Human Resources

University Park - Los Angeles, CA 90007

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

Wellnest is a key player in the mental health sector, seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to shape and execute people-centered strategies. The VP of HR will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving organizational effectiveness through talent development, inclusive culture-building, and operational excellence in HR practices.

Health CareMental HealthService IndustryWellness

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as a functional expert and strategic advisor to the executive leadership and senior leadership teams on people-related matters and initiatives

Develop and implement short and long-term HR strategies that align with organizational goals

Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations, accreditation standards (i.e., WASC), and HR best practices

Partner with senior leadership to implement robust organizational development strategies such as employee engagement, workforce diversity, retention initiatives, succession planning, and performance management systems

Design and implement system-level protocols to ensure all HR operations provide exceptional experiences for staff while aligning and complying with Wellnest policies, state and federal labor laws, and ensuring consistent, fair, and equitable application of policies and procedures that support ethical and legal practice while promoting trust

Lead workforce planning and development to support the organization’s mission, service goals, and projected growth

Oversee the organization’s compensation strategy and benefits program, including health and welfare, retirement, and leave benefits

Lead efforts in organizational risk mitigation, including workplace safety, employee relations, and crisis response

Lead the organization through necessary changes to maintain ongoing compliance including updating policies and procedures, training staff and supervisors, and consulting with legal counsel as necessary

Direct the ongoing design and implementation of a scalable performance management framework that promotes a culture of feedback, accountability, and continuous improvement

Oversee the design and implementation of training and development initiatives that support employee growth and leadership development

Collaboratively develop and implement strategies that promote Wellnest’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at all levels of the organization

Ensure DEI principles are embedded across the employee lifecycle, from hiring to promoting to retention

Oversee HRIS systems and develop and implement innovative HR technologies that support hybrid/remote work, streamline processes, and data-driven decisions

Manage HR data analytics to monitor and report on key HR metrics to the executive team, senior management and the Board of Directors

Lead, develop and evaluate a high-performing HR team by fostering a culture of collaboration, responsiveness and continuous improvement

Model and facilitate 'best in class' culture practices and customer service standards aimed at delivering high-quality support to staff and leadership

Evaluate and improve HR procedures to streamline operations, reduce administrative burden, and enhance data management and reporting

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic HR leadershipChange managementDEI initiativesTalent developmentHRIS systemsData analyticsStateFederal labor lawsCultural humilityEmpathyMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solving

Required

A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or other related fields from an accredited college or university

Ten (10) years of progressive HR experience is required

At least five (5) years in a senior HR leadership role within a non-profit, community mental health, or mission-driven organization is highly desirable

A strong commitment to advancing Wellnest's mission

Thorough knowledge and understanding of state and federal labor laws and employment regulations

Demonstrated expertise in strategic HR leadership, change management, DEI initiatives, and talent development

Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to interpret data, inform goals and strategy development, and lead implementation/execution

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate effective relationships with diverse stakeholders

Proven ability to lead through influence, empathy, and innovation

Demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues and drive organizational change

Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analytics, and using metrics to inform people-related decisions

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to a variety of audiences

Familiarity with DEI frameworks and embedding equity in organizational systems

Demonstrated cultural humility and sensitivity with diverse groups across lines of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender, and other identifiers

Strong self-awareness, empathy, and ability to navigate sensitive conversations with discretion and care

Ability to handle complex employee relations matters and facilitate resolution while maintaining trust and compliance

Ability to remain flexible in the face of competing demands and demonstrate comfort with ambiguity and change

Ability to be proactive and capable of resolving complex problems expeditiously in support of the organization's strategic goals

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PPT, and Outlook)