Vice President of People & Culture - Healthcare

Description

Northwest Kidney Centers is hiring a Vice President of People & Culture. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity, based in our Burien administrative location.  Purpose :

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with other senior leaders of NorthwestKidneyCenters,theVPofPeople&Cultureprovides strategic direction and leadership in aligning people initiatives and programs with the overall business goals and vision of NKC and fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging enterprise wide with employees and stakeholders while leading the organization through innovativepeoplepracticesandholisticemployeeengagementstrategies.Is pivotal in shaping the organization’s growth trajectory by championing a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and employee development.WorkscloselywiththeExecutiveTeamandtheBoardofTrusteesinsupport of the CEO Compensation Committee.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• LeadstheHRteaminadoptingbothastrategicandoperational mindset to align people, mission, culture, and organizational strategies.
• Providessenior-levelleadershipandoversightforthedevelopmentand execution of all people strategies that foster employee engagement, nurtures talent development, and enhances organizational effectiveness.
• Develops,communicates,andadministersHRpoliciesandprocedures that maintain and improve employee relations and shape organizational culture.
• Assessesandadvancesemployeeengagementandsatisfaction,with particular attention to the experiences and needs of those in high-turnover positions.
• Proactivelyengagesemployeestoimproveworkingrelationships,build morale,andincreaseproductivityandretention.Communicatesopenly and frequently, keeping employees informed on department strategies, initiatives, benefit resources, organizational events, and other pertinent information.
• Providesleadership to manage andresolve complex employee relationsissuesandensureseffective,thorough,andobjective investigations.
• EstablishesanddeliversHumanResourcesprocessesandprograms across the full employee lifecycle, driving process efficiency and automation in operational systems. Builds productive relationships with vendors to ensure high-performance support and achievement of optimal outcomes
• Builds authentic, cooperative partnerships across the organization. Developsandmaintainsaspiritofcollaboration,meaningfulfeedback loops, and communication across the multi-location organization.
• Championsacultureofdiversity,equityandinclusionthroughoutthe organization and collaborates with other leaders to identify and implement programs to maximize opportunities for all employees.
• Assessesandforecaststheorganization’stalentneedstounderstand current and future leadership gaps and bench strength, and then design a comprehensive leadership development strategy to meet future needs.
• Developsacomprehensivetalentacquisitionstrategyutilizinginternal and external resources to attract and recruit a skilled workforce.
• Assists the organization in meeting human resources-related requirements as identified by CMS, DOH, and hospital certification bodiesforstaffinalllocationswhereNKCprovidesdialysisservices.
• CreatesastrategicplanfortheHRfunctionincludinginitiatives, staffing, metrics, developing and managing an annual budget.
• Reviewsandevaluatesdepartmentaccomplishmentsintermsof meetingbudget,quality, cost-effectiveness,andothergoalsand objectives.
• Serves as an executive leader of NKC by advising the CEO and other executivesonthehumancapitalimplicationsofbusiness,clinical,and program strategies during development and implementation.
• Evaluatesandimprovesthetotalrewardsfunction including benefits, salary structure, performance management, and education.
• Expertly leads the employee compensation, benefits, and wellness programsincludingcommunicatingwiththeCompensationCommittee, relevant agencies, and third-party administrators.
• InpartnershipwithEmployeeHealth,provideoversightforworkplace safety and workers compensation programs.
• Understandsandmonitorslocal,regional,andnationaltrendsin healthcare services and operations.

Education & Experience

Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE) :

Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider , Northwest Kidney Centers operates 20 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient-centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $4,000