Head of Human Resources

Headlight • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • $140,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it. In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time. Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes. Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients, so they work to affect the system as a whole, elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice. As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we’ve established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access, interoperability, and first-priority referrals. This exclusivity, combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops, results in superior outcomes and cost savings. Our services are convenient, accessible, and expert, combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance, not replace, human connection. Indeed, we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable, so from the match to the session to the time between sessions, we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all. The Vice President of Human Resources will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for architecting and leading a high-performing, scalable human capital strategy to support our growing team of nearly 200 clinicians and our broader workforce. This individual will lead and expand a talented HR team, overseeing all aspects of human resources including performance management, total benefits and rewards, employee relations, building and maintaining operational excellence, employee engagement, and a mission-driven culture at scale.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in high-growth healthcare, behavioral health, legal, or tech-enabled services environments.
• Proven experience managing and scaling a multi-functional HR team across geographies.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, compensation strategy, workforce planning, and employee relations in a multi-state setting.
• Experience supporting W2 clinical workforces or other highly regulated professional groups strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success building systems and culture during periods of hypergrowth and organizational change.
• Executive presence with strong communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for mission-driven healthcare and a deep appreciation for clinician experience and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
• Serve as the senior leader of Human Resources, responsible for designing and executing a scalable HR infrastructure aligned to rapid organizational growth.
• Partner with senior and executive leadership to anticipate workforce needs and shape organizational design strategies that align with company goals.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that support business transformation, change management, and cultural integration.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Manage and mentor an existing team of HR professionals across key functions.
• Assess organizational needs and scale the HR function thoughtfully, hiring and developing team members to support company growth.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development pathways for HR staff.
• Talent Acquisition and Development
• Support the talent acquisition strategy to support high-volume clinical hiring and corporate growth.
• Drive initiatives for onboarding, internal mobility, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Build a consistent talent lifecycle strategy that supports career growth and retention across all roles.
• Total Rewards and Performance
• Design and implement compensation and benefits strategies that attract and retain top-tier talent while supporting fiscal discipline.
• Lead performance management processes that foster accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and refine reward programs to reflect Headlight’s clinical productivity and quality-oriented culture.
• Culture and Employee Engagement
• Foster a unified culture across geographically distributed teams, anchored in Headlight’s mission and values.
• Drive initiatives that improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Lead DEI efforts that are integrated into every aspect of the employee lifecycle and ensure equitable access to growth opportunities.
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws in the states we operate.
• Manage sensitive employee relations matters and provide strategic counsel to leadership.
• Serve as a partner to Legal, and Clinical Operation and Operation team to ensure ethical standards are maintained.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package including base salary, and equity participation
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Opportunity to join a purpose-driven, high-growth leadership team at a pivotal moment in behavioral healthcare transformation
• Professional development opportunities and training
• Collaborative and supportive work culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees