The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh · 12 hours ago
Vice President of Human Resources
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expThe Children's Institute of Pittsburgh has a legacy of providing high-quality care and service to children and their families. They are seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to oversee all HR operations, champion organizational culture, and provide strategic leadership to ensure compliance and effective workforce management.
CharityChild CareHealth CareHospitalNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversees the full spectrum of human resources operations, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, HRIS, compliance, employee relations, regulatory readiness, and enterprise workforce risk management—ensuring that all HR systems, policies, and practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with The Children’s Institute’s mission and strategic plan
Champions organizational culture, staff engagement, and leadership development, fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered
Provides trusted counsel to executives and directors, enabling data informed decision making and effective change management
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design, leadership development, and talent optimization, championing an inclusive, engaging, and high performance workplace culture across all programs and services
Serve as the organization’s senior authority on employment law, regulatory compliance, and HR related risk, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, HIPAA, ERISA, NLRA, and other applicable regulations)
Ensure consistent, equitable application of HR policies and employment standards across the organization, including leading the full lifecycle of HR policy governance
Oversee all aspects of the talent lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, succession planning, leadership development, and long term workforce planning
Lead the design, administration, and evaluation of compliant, equitable, fiscally responsible, and competitive compensation and benefits programs aligned with mission based and market based standards, while continuously seeking innovative and creative approaches that enhance employee experience and organizational competitiveness
Build and maintain a robust compliance-centered HR operational framework grounded in regulatory adherence, consistent processes and documentation, audit readiness, and strong internal controls
Lead HRIS management to ensure accuracy, privacy, data integrity, and comprehensive compliance with recordkeeping requirements
Develop and manage the HR department budget, prioritizing compliance, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives
Participate in Board meetings, governance committees, and senior leadership forums to provide accurate reporting on HR operations, workforce trends, and organizational risk
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD) required (MBA, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or related field)
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience and at least 15 years of HR experience with increasing responsibilities, a strong emphasis on compliance driven HR operations, employee relations, risk management, and policy governance
Demonstrated expertise in employment law, investigations, documentation standards, traditional HR administration, compensation, and benefits
Proven experience leading strategic HR initiatives, including organizational design, workforce planning, culture strengthening, and enterprise wide change management
Experience designing and implementing leadership development programs, learning and development initiatives, supervisory training, coaching models, and crucial conversations training
Background in organizational development, including competency modeling, workforce assessments, and succession planning
Experience overseeing HRIS systems and leveraging workforce analytics and HR metrics to inform decision making and operational improvements
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in compliance-intensive environments, preferably within nonprofit, healthcare, education, or human services settings
Experience working in unionized environments, including negotiations, labor management relations, and contract administration
Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
Preferred
Advanced HR or leadership certifications such as SHRM SCP or SPHR strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
Student Loan Refinancing Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development/CEU’s
Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
Credit Union
Team Member Recognition Events
Referral bonus
CPR-employer paid
Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Company
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
The Children's Institute promotes the well-being of young people and their families & providing services that meet their specific needs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Miles
President & CEO
Wendy Pardee
Chief Executive Officer
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