Chief Human Resources Officer

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center•Hayward, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished HR executive to partner closely with organizational leaders, strengthen our people strategy, and help ensure our workforce is equipped to support TVHC's mission of delivering high-quality care to the communities we serve. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable thinking strategically and rolling up their sleeves to help solve complex organizational challenges. They are a trusted advisor who builds strong relationships, earns credibility across all levels of an organization, and can translate big-picture vision into practical, measurable results. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CHRO will work closely with executive leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness, support leaders across the organization, and build the people strategies necessary for long-term success. This is an onsite position based in Hayward, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible Human Resources leadership experience.
Minimum of five (5) years serving in a senior HR leadership role within a healthcare organization.
Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Experience within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or other mission-driven healthcare organization.
Experience working in a unionized environment.
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on organizational, workforce, and people-related strategy.
Align people strategy with organizational priorities to support exceptional patient care, operational excellence, and long-term organizational success.
Partner with executive leaders to assess workforce needs, organizational structure, staffing models, and leadership capacity as healthcare delivery and reimbursement models continue to evolve.
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and leadership development.
Provide executive leadership and oversight for all Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, learning and development, organizational development, HR operations, HRIS, performance management, and compliance.
Provides leadership to TVHC's Human Resources team, with direct oversight of: Human Resources Manager; Learning & Development Manager; HR Associate, Payroll Specialist & Benefits; HR Associate, Recruiter; HR Generalist.
Ensure efficient, scalable HR systems, processes, and policies that support organizational goals while delivering an exceptional employee experience.
Oversee employee benefits strategy and administration, vendor relationships, and leave programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and market competitiveness.
Develop workforce planning strategies, reporting tools, and metrics that support data-informed decision-making and future staffing needs.
Guide the organization's recruitment strategy, talent pipeline development, and workforce planning initiatives to attract and retain top talent.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, resilience, continuous learning, and high performance aligned with TVHC's mission and values.
Coach and support leaders on performance management, employee development, organizational change, and complex employee relations matters.
Develop initiatives that enhance employee engagement, well-being, resilience, and retention while promoting an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Build strong partnerships across departments and serve as a trusted resource in navigating organizational challenges and change.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
Partner with organizational leaders to maintain positive labor relations, support grievance resolution, and advise on union-related matters.
Oversee HR policies, investigations, corrective actions, and employment practices to minimize organizational risk and promote consistency and fairness.
Monitor workforce trends, regulatory changes, and HR best practices to proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Manages special projects as assigned by the CEO.
Performs all duties and service in full compliance with TVHC’s Service Excellence Standards.