Vice President, Human Resources

Position Description

Vice President of Human Resources

Business Unit: Human Resources

Reports To: Report directly to the Chief Human Resource Officer, with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Site Chief Executive Officer

Summary Framework:

The site Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for directing all of the people functions at their organization in accordance with the mission, vision and values of RWJBarnabas Health; policies and practices; the ethical and social consciences of business and society; and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. The Vice President will work collaboratively with the CHRO and leverage the service delivery functions of the HR Centers of Excellence to ensure strategic human resource planning provides the organization with the best people talent available and to position the organization as the employer of choice by understanding and acting upon trends within the industry, best practices policies, and with focus on standardization, consistency and equity across facilities, service lines, and departments.

The Vice President of Human Resources sets the tone for the employee experience and excellence of the human capital function to support the long-term health of the organization they support. The Vice President is a key member of the local site s executive structure, working closely with other executives, directors, and line staff to ascertain the pulse of the organization, prioritize business goals, boost employee retention and ensure an effective organizational structure.

Role & Responsibility:

• Ensures site compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.
• Implement system policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the organization, including appropriate escalation and leveraging of experts in the Centers of Excellence in areas such as talent management, employee relations, employee development, and the entire lifecycle of the employee.
• Evaluates and manages site HR Team to ensure continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group to the customer, collaboration with the entire HR service line, and providing individuals with professional and personal growth opportunities.
• Aligned with strategies and programs developed by the Centers of Excellence, implements local programs and initiatives consistent with Site culture to allow the organization to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds and to permit the full development and performance of all employees.
• Ensures communication is consistent and frequent with the customer workforce, participating in a consistent rounding to influence cadence that is inclusive, encompassing, compassionate and engaging.
• Partners with the CHRO and HR Centers of Excellence to develop progressive programs to promote employee motivation, through incentives and rewards for effective and optimal performance.
• Establishes credibility throughout the organization to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues.
• Provides critical feedback to CHROs to ensure continuous improvement the programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people issues of the site.
• Translates the strategic and tactical business plans of operations into HR strategic and human capital plans for the local site and in corroboration with the CHRO for alignment with sites in the region where appropriate.
• Implements and monitors HR policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
• Works with HR Centers of Excellence to develop staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the organization for positions of responsibility. Identifies appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the organization.
• Provides advice and expert human capital knowledge to others throughout the site.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the Site s human resource function and performance.
• In collaboration with the CHRO and Centers of Excellence, implement human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and develop specific programs to fill the identified gaps. Areas of activity will include talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, training and development programs for preparing employees for more significant responsibilities, and general business development programs to enhance knowledge and understanding of the business of the company.
• Works closely with the CHRO to ensure compliance with regional budget and other financial measures of the HR division.
• Participates in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people.

Requirements:

• Strong planning, communication, and organization skills.
• Proven time management and decision-making stills, while handling competing timelines, effectively.
• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent in business or human resources management. Master s Degree preferred.
• Ideally a minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years of HR management experience leading an HR team or the equivalent through appropriate and comprehensive experience in healthcare, with acute experience in a hospital or health care setting greatly preferred.
• Proven leadership, people and change management experience.
• Demonstrated success as a key influencer of human capital decisions in a fast-paced, matrixed reporting environment.
• Demonstrated track record of leading an environment and culture of accountability, while also fostering a positive employee experience through the life of team member and beyond the walls of the organization.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, providing treatment and services to more than 3 million patients a year.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• PTO
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)