VP of Human Resources

Summary :

This position provides strategic leadership, direction, and management to the Human Resources Department for all Alliance Physical Therapy Partners companies. The incumbent is responsible for the development and administration of all corporate Human Resource activities including recruitment and retention, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, organizational structure and development, performance management, employee communication, legal compliance and reporting, employee policy and programs, HRIS and recordkeeping, worker's compensation, and safety. This position provides strategic leadership, direction, and management to the Human Resources Department for all Alliance Physical Therapy Partners companies. The incumbent is responsible for the development and administration of all corporate Human Resource activities including recruitment and retention, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, organizational structure and development, performance management, employee communication, legal compliance and reporting, employee policy and programs, HRIS and recordkeeping, worker's compensation, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the CEO and company owners to define and implement strategic human resources goals and objectives that are consistent with the company mission.
• Manage and develop Human Resources staff ensuring appropriate levels of competency and resources are maintained within the department. Evaluate, coach, and develop Human Resources personnel and ensure appropriate cross training within the department. Provide professional growth opportunities for individuals where appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are compliant with federal and state laws.
• Develop, recommend, and manage the Human Resources budget including Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Human Resources.
• Oversee the payroll process. Ensure there is a solid process in place incorporating established wage, hour, and tax laws while consistently applying Alliance wage administration policies and procedures.
• Manage and oversee the corporate compensation and benefit programs. Develop and recommend benefit plan offerings including researching and implementing competitive benefit options and vendors. Develop proactive compensation programs to provide rewards for effective performance and ensure competitiveness in the industry.
• Direct the Talent Acquisition function by organizing the efforts of the recruiting team to ensure exhaustive methods are pursued to identify qualified candidates and subcontract usage is limited where possible
• Oversee and assist in retention efforts including researching and providing competitive compensation and benefit programs, ensuring consistent and fair policies are being incorporated, and instilling a culture that promotes Alliance Physical Therapy Partners as an employer of choice.
• Provide leadership and counseling support to company management on matters of goal setting, policy development, and strategic implementation in support of achieving corporate objectives. Be a corporate resource by establishing credibility and demonstrating effective listening skills and a solid understanding of the business.
• Ensure an effective company communication program is in place that fosters understanding and disseminates commensurate levels of information appropriately.
• Coordinate and manage performance management systems to ensure effectiveness and consistent application with employees. Develop corrective action procedures and oversee employee discharges appropriately.
• Manage the immigration process by actively working with Talent Acquisition team members and legal counsel regarding foreign-trained therapists. Ensure this recruiting avenue is implemented accurately and legally.
• Ensure appropriate Human Resources systems are incorporated and developed for effective data management as well as internal and external reporting. Provide organizational reporting as requested.
• Oversee the maintenance of personnel records consistent with organizational needs and regulatory requirements.
• As the 401(k) Plan Administrator and Plan Sponsor, oversee the organization's retirement program. Work closely with Alliance's record keeper to implement fiduciary responsibilities, ensure ERISA compliance, and encourage participation in the Plan.
• Provide knowledge and counsel regarding the management of risk for Alliance Physical Therapy. Manage the property / casualty insurance process for the organization. This includes choosing brokers, determining appropriate levels of coverage, and negotiating rates for workers' compensation, professional liability, general liability, umbrella, property, auto, employee practices liability, fiduciary, and directors' and officers' insurance.
• As a member of the Compliance Committee, provide oversight and participate in the Corporate Compliance program. Maintain industry knowledge and work closely with the Compliance Officer / Risk Manager on matters of regulatory compliance.
• Oversee worker's compensation administration by managing the Corporate Risk Manager on areas related to safety, employee injuries, reporting, and education. Participate on the Risk Committee. Monitor, report, and manage employee and patient claims.
• Lead the HR Diligence portion of Mergers & Acquisitions activity, including evaluations for stock and asset purchases. Make recommendations to the Executive team and inside / outside counsel to resolve issues arising from diligence
• Lead the announcement process, conduct employee intake meetings, and coordinate onboarding and integration activities for M&A activities.
• Function as the System Administrator and serve as system expert resource for Paycor HRIS platform.
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for HR and Talent Acquisition, based on KPIs and other metrics.
• Prepare quarterly Board meeting slides for HR activities and present materials during the Board meeting.
• Own and oversee the New Hire Orientation process, in conjunction with Marketing and Operations. Provide expert guidance on best practices, monitor feedback, and facilitate continuous improvement of the program.
• Participate in CORE Leadership series as a presenter and develop content for HR and Talent Acquisition sessions.
• Ownership and execution of the HR portion of the 5-year Strategic Plan, and 3-Year Retention and Recruiting Plan.
• Own the Exit Interview process, analyze feedback, and recommend actions based on information received.

This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that senior management may deem necessary.

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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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time while working on a computer. They are also required to frequently reach with their hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.