VP of HR, Compliance & Organizational Development

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc•Middletown, CT

26d

About The Position

The Vice President of Human Resources, Compliance and Organizational Development provides leadership and direction for human resources, compliance, organizational development and risk management functions. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the VP ensures that people practices, policies, and compliance frameworks align with the organization’s mission, values, and compliance obligations. The VP leads enterprise frameworks, monitoring, and escalation for HR and compliance matters, partnering with executive leadership to support timely decision-making and organizational accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration
Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR and Compliance leadership experience
Demonstrated expertise in HR, compliance, organizational development and risk management
Strong knowledge of employment law, nonprofit regulatory requirements, federal and state funding requirements, compliance and practice
Proven ability to lead complex organizations through change with a positive, approachable leadership style
Experience in the nonprofit, public, and mission-driven sector
Ethical judgment and integrity
Strategic thinking and execution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Positive and approachable leadership style
Ability to balance mission impact with regulatory responsibility
Professional with excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
HR and/or compliance certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCP)

Responsibilities

Oversee HR functions, including:
Talent acquisition and retention
Performance management and succession planning
Compensation and benefits
Employee relations and engagement
Learning, leadership development, and training
Ensure HR policies and practices promote employee well-being and align with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
Foster a positive, professional, mission-driven workplace culture
Lead the organization’s compliance program, by establishing oversight frameworks, monitoring, and escalation processes to support adherence to employment and labor laws, nonprofit regulatory requirements (including federal and state funding), ethical standards, and internal policies.
Oversee compliance investigations and related reporting in partnership with executive leadership and legal counsel as appropriate; escalate findings and recommended corrective actions for review and decision-making.
Partner with legal counsel, auditors, and regulators as needed, and advise the President & CEO on risk-based priorities and response strategy.
Identify, assess, and escalate organizational risk trends; recommend mitigation strategies and strengthen controls in partnership with operational leaders.
Co-chair the Employee Engagement, Compliance and Safety Committees
Prepare quarterly reports on workforce metrics, compliance status, and risk trends for the President & CEO and senior leadership, and support Board reporting as requested.
Lead and mentor the HR and compliance teams, and provide strategic oversight and operational support to the Solutions training business as service lines evolve, in alignment with organizational priorities.
Promote cross-functional collaboration with finance, programs, and operations