VP of Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

We're more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We're a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs, including the HRSA LRP.

The Vice President of Human Resources is involved with all aspects of the operations of human resources regarding the development and implementation of HR policies, services, including talent selection, management, retention and development programs, legal/regulatory/ credentialing, compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications, recognition, and events. The VP of Human Resources serves as an integral consultant and business partner to senior management, participating in the planning and implementation of strategic plans for operational divisions.

Benefits

• 403B
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
• Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities to earn CEU's
• Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances

Duties & Responsibilities

• Promotes a culture of employee engagement by directing initiatives that impact employee morale and retain top tier talent.
• Creates and supports a positive, professional, collaborative, harassment-free work environment by understanding and complying with the company's policies.
• Responsible for assessing and delivering training, not limited to and including employee on-boarding, annual regulatory training courses, leadership training, and ongoing facility training topics as needed and in partnership with facility leadership team.
• Responsible for succession planning to all levels of positions within the facility.
• In partnership with facility supervisors, successfully on-board new employees within allotted time frame as indicated by the scope of the role.
• Oversee leave of absence process in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• In partnership with risk management, oversees workplace accident investigations and claims reporting with workers compensation and OSHA.
• Oversees the credentialing and privileging process for licensed professionals, physicians, and nurse practitioners.
• Assumes the lead role on benefit renewals, setting employee contribution rates, meeting ACA requirements, and exploring best practices for developing competitive benefit packages.
• Manages the timely completion of the performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
• Responsible for researching and implementing pay grades that align to the industry and geographic region.
• Champions diversity and inclusion initiatives, working to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture.
• Manages the HR initiatives related to the entire life cycle of an employee, such as recruitment, FTE management, job description development, onboarding, benefit enrollment, compliance programs, performance, compensation, and exit.
• Responsible for FTE management in coordination with the facility budget.
• Conduct exit interviews to determine areas of opportunity for facility and/or supervisor.
• Manage direct reports (4).
• Collaborates on payroll concerns, changes, etc. with the Chief of Finance.
• In partnership with the CEO, finance/accounting teams, responsible for labor model and facility FTE budget on an annual basis. Participates in the budgeting process for staff and employee benefits.
• Responsible for ongoing adjustments to budget and labor model as needed and per facility financial performance.
• Ensures necessary HR licensure/credentialing/background requirements to ensure compliance with JOINT/DPH/BSAS/BHDDH, Probation and other State & local agencies.
• Maintains up to date policies and procedures on an annual basis.
• Responsible for legal matters specific to personnel issues, not limited to and including personnel matters, employee relations, etc.
• Monitors adherence to company and department policies, procedures, and practices.
• Responsible for developing/maintaining an Affirmative Action Plan, establishes goals and provides annual reporting to the Board of Directors.
• VPHR will provide reports to the Board of Directors as requested.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, MBA preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-SPHR preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with preferably 5+ years in healthcare.
• Non-profit and grant funded experience highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of compensation and benefits program.
• Knowledge of FMLA, PFMLA, HIPAA, ERISA, Title VII protections, ACA, LTD, and COBRA.
• Knowledge of OSHA filings, Affirmative Action, & Workers Compensation.
• Must have experience in reviewing/negotiating welfare benefits, administration, and plan management.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred and familiarity with Joint Commission, DPH, BHDDH, BSAS, MA and RI state regulations strongly desired.
• Experience with employee investigations/disciplinary issues.
• Must have analytical skills to generate and interpret HR data points.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and obtain clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; and participate in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with HRIS, Time & Attendance, Payroll systems, and Web based application.