VP of Human Resources

Position Summary: 

Responsible for leadership of the Human Resource function for Dental Care Alliance.  Accountable for developing and executing human resource strategies in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization.  Oversee and support the strategic development and implementation of human resources best practices, including employee relations, training, retention, HR systems & processes, and legal compliance.  Internal consultant to senior leadership on matters that affect job performance and promote organizational growth and effectiveness.  This role is both a strategic and functional leadership role, to deliver results enterprise wide.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**): 

• Establish, execute, and promote HR initiatives that effectively support DCA’s mission, vision, values and business objectives.
• Accountability and leadership of all functional talent systems & processes; including but not limited to; HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, & Total Rewards.
• Functions as a strategic and consultative HR/business adviser to senior leadership regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Drive cost effective HR innovation to ensure progressive efforts are in place to support the unique needs of the market.
• Oversee employee relations functions; provide consultation and guidance to HR Manager and senior leadership.
• Oversee investigations and provide best practices in collaboration with legal counsel, oversee grievance procedures; ensure compliance with state and federal law.
• Assign work activities, projects and programs while monitoring work flow and evaluating products, methods and procedures.
• Partner with the leadership team on development of leadership capabilities and team building to ensure strong working relationships.
• Organizational development, design, and forecasting to accommodate and drive future growth initiatives, acquisitions, and integrations.
• Management of all budget and other financial measures of the HR Department.
• Leadership over mergers and acquisitions, in addition to integrations of acquisitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:  

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  This position up to 50% travel. This position requires the ability to occassionally lift products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
 

Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Anticipate future trends and implications accurately. Creates competitive strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.
  
  
• Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Makes each person feel his/her contributions are important. Shows a clear connection between people’s motivators and the organizational goals.
  
  
• Develops Talent – Developing people to meet their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale. Shares personal commitment to the vision.
  
  
• Drives Vision & Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates other to action. Talks about future possibilities in a positive way. Shows personal commitment to the vision.
  
  
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under touch circumstances. Persists in accomplishing objective despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.
  
  
• Financial Acumen – Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Uses financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities Integrates quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.
  
  
• Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals. Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.
  
  
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that covey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
  
  
• Organizational Savvy – Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people related to organizational dynamics. Deals comfortably with organizational politics. Anticipates problems and approaches accordingly.
  
  
• Ethical Practice – Understands the importance of a fair and transparent approach in everything by adopting the highest standards of professionalism, honestly, integrity and ethical behavior in all business processes and transactions.

Education & Qualification/Training: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Human Resources/Organizational Development or equivalent.
• Master's Degree or other advanced (JD, PhD) preferred.  

Qualifications/Training:  

• Minimum ten to fifteen (15 +) years’ experience in HR Leadership
• Working knowledge of multi-state and employment law, preferably in a clinical environment
• Working knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS (UKG preferred), compensation, and benefits
• Must be able to navigate both strategically as well as operationally, this is both a strategic and functional leadership role.
• Experience in creating strong partnerships with leaders and the ability to influence without authority
• Excellent communication, consulting and coaching skills; confident and effective in engaging senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience in change management, organizational development and talent management