Vice President of Human Resources

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Vice President of Human Resources (HR) provides strategic leadership and guidance to the agency, executive level and HR operations. The Vice President is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, while building workforce engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
10–15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior‑level oversight.
Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence organizational strategy.
Ethical, resilient, and culturally aware.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and detail-focused.
Strategic thinking
Discipline and follow-through
Talent management and leadership development
Ability to build trust
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Maintain current license/certification, if applicable
Completion of funder specific training

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
HR certifications (SHRM‑SCP, SPHR) preferred.
Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or similarly regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Aligns HR initiatives with business objectives (workforce planning, talent acquisition).
Partners with executive leadership to drive agency’s change management, and workforce planning.
Anticipates workforce needs and oversee systems for recruitment, retention, and talent development.
Provides guidance and leadership to the human resource management team; assists with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, and concerns.
Creates processes for promotions, compensation, and succession planning.
Strengthens recruitment pipelines and reduces turnover through targeted retention strategies.
Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
Perform as a trusted advisor for employees and leaders.
Communicates with clarity, consistency, and transparency across all levels of the agency.
Builds positive employee experience supported with respect, accountability, and agency values.
Ensures full compliance with federal and state employment laws, accreditation standards, and internal policies.
Leads investigations with neutrality, discretion, and accuracy.
Identifies organizational risks early and implements corrective action plans.
Represents HR with confidence and credibility.
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, accreditation standards, and internal policies.
Identifies organizational risks early and implements corrective action plans.