The Centers · 1 month ago
Vice President People and Culture
4500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expThe Centers is a cornerstone of Greater Cleveland, dedicated to healing, teaching, and inspiring individuals. They are seeking a visionary Vice President of People and Culture to lead a talented team and shape a human-centered culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and drives organizational transformation.
Health CareNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Shape and steward a human-centered, purpose-driven culture that prioritizes wellbeing, psychological safety, and innovation
Partner with the COO and executive team to translate organizational objectives into integrated people strategies that advance our mission
Drive organizational transformation, workforce agility, and change management with courage and care
Inspire and develop a high-impact People and Culture team aligned with our mission, vision, and values
Advance leadership pipelines across the organization through succession planning and targeted development
Champion belonging in all people practices, ensuring equity and inclusion are embedded throughout the employee lifecycle
Optimize employee experiences from hire to retire, ensuring engagement, connection to mission, and pathways for growth
Implement employee activation strategies that empower staff voices to influence organizational decisions
Oversee wellbeing programs including EAP, resilience training, and critical incident support
Directly steward labor relations, building collaborative partnerships with bargaining unit representatives
Oversee compensation and benefits programs that ensure equity, competitiveness, and alignment with our values
Integrate AI and technology to strengthen governance, standardize processes, and embed world-class business practices
Champion data-driven decision-making through metrics, dashboards, and accountability frameworks
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership, with at least 5 years in senior executive roles
Functional Expertise: Direct experience managing employee relations, benefits, compensation, and labor relations
Track Record: Demonstrated success leading cultural transformation in complex, multi-site organizations
Human-Centered Leadership: Authentic care for employee wellbeing and growth, balanced with accountability for results
Cultural Intelligence: Proven ability to assess, shape, and transform organizational culture while honoring mission
Change Agility: Exceptional ability to lead through ambiguity, foster innovation, and navigate transformation
Strategic Acumen: Understanding of healthcare/social services operations, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance
Communication Excellence: Outstanding listening, speaking, and writing skills—transparent, empathetic, and inspiring
High emotional intelligence and capacity for vulnerability
Courage to stand up for what's right, even when unpopular
Data-informed decision-making balanced with human-centered values
Political savvy to navigate complex landscapes while building strategic alliances
Deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and person-centered, trauma-informed approaches
Preferred
Master's in HR, Organizational Development, or related field highly preferred
Sector Experience: Healthcare, social services, or mission-driven nonprofit strongly preferred
Benefits
Mission Impact: Your work directly enables 20,000+ individuals and families to thrive each year
Values-Driven Culture: Join an organization where Brave, Belonging, Purpose, Gratitude & Growth, and We Can & We Will aren't just aspirations—they're how we operate
Leadership Partnership: Work alongside a collaborative executive team committed to excellence and innovation
Growth & Development: We invest in our leaders' continuous learning and wellbeing
Hybrid Flexibility: Professional office environment with hybrid work options
Community Connection: Be part of Greater Cleveland's rich nonprofit ecosystem
Company
The Centers
The Centers offer integrated healthcare, wellness, early learning, family support and workforce development services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Exact Sciences
2023-12-07Grant
Leadership Team
Beth Wood
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
Carole Beaty
Chief Program Officer
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