Vice President of Human Resources

Southern Orthodontic Partners•Nashville, TN

18h

About The Position

The Vice President of Human Resources serves as a senior strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s people strategy in alignment with business growth and long-term objectives. This role partners closely with Senior leadership to build scalable people programs, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and ensure Southern Orthodontic Partners continues to attract, develop, and retain top talent across its growing network of partner practices. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the VP of HR will lead enterprise-level initiatives focused on workforce planning, leadership development, organizational design, compensation design, and culture building. This individual will play a key role in scaling HR infrastructure and processes to support rapid growth, including integration of new partner practices and evolving organizational needs. As a member of the HR leadership team, the VP will help drive a high-performance culture that supports innovation, accountability, and an exceptional team member experience.

Requirements

Proven executive-level HR leadership experience in a start up or multi-site organization
Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to organizational priorities and outcomes
Demonstrated success building and scaling HR programs, systems, and teams
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable initiatives
Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization
Deep understanding of human resources strategy, compensation structure, organizational effectiveness, and talent management best practices
Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication that is professional in both content and delivery
Ability to gain trust and credibility with doctors, leaders, and cross-functional partners
Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging HR metrics and insights to guide decision-making
Knowledge of federal and multi-state employment regulations Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Willingness to assist team with tactical initiatives when needed.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
10+ years human resources experience, 5+ years at a senior leadership level
Experience developing and executing HR strategy in a high-growth or multi-location organization
Experience leading and developing HR teams
Experience with HRIS systems and people analytics
Ability to travel up to 50%
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
MBA or Masters Degree in HR, Org Development or related field
Experience in healthcare, dental, or multi-site service organizations
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and organizational integration initiatives

Responsibilities

Partners with the Chief People Officer and executive leadership team to define and execute a forward-looking people strategy that supports organizational growth and scalability.
Leads the design and implementation of enterprise HR programs, frameworks, and processes that support a multi-location healthcare organization
Provides strategic counsel to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership capability, and change management.
Drives initiatives that strengthen company culture, team member engagement, and leadership effectiveness across the organization
Oversees and develops HR leaders and teams responsible for supporting regional operations and practice-level teams – to include payroll, Team Member Relations and HR Services
Utilizes workforce analytics and business insights to inform strategic decisions and identify opportunities to improve organizational performance
Partners with executive leadership on integration strategies for newly acquired practices, ensuring alignment of culture, processes, and team member experience
Ensures HR programs, policies, and systems evolve to support a growing, multi-state organization while maintaining compliance and operational excellence
Leads cross-functional initiatives that enhance the overall team member lifecycle, including onboarding, development, engagement, and retention strategies
Champions innovation and continuous improvement across HR functions to support operational scale and efficiency
Represents the HR function as a key voice in strategic planning and business transformation initiatives