Director of Human Resources

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region; Vermont; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with 4% match

Job summary

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region in Vermont is seeking a full-time Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function for a nonprofit home health and hospice agency. The role partners with senior leaders to shape workforce strategy, oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations, and ensure compliance across multiple locations.

You will manage compensation practices, performance management, development, and engagement initiatives, while guiding staff through changes and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• At least five years in progressively responsible HR roles.
• Healthcare or nonprofit HR leadership preferred.
• Experience across multiple locations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and background checks required.
• Strong employee relations, recruitment, and performance management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR personnel and operations.
• Partner with leadership to meet workforce needs.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention strategies.
• Manage performance management and employee relations.
• Conduct investigations and recommend actions.
• Collaborate on compensation, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Participate in strategic planning as part of the leadership team.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Benefits administration

Performance management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland is looking for a full time Director of Human Resources. Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on!

About Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES:

This position oversees HR personnel and operations, partners with leadership to meet workforce needs, and promotes employee engagement and growth. Responsibilities include recruitment, retention, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employment compliance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements human resources goals, priorities, and initiatives aligned with the Agency's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Oversees the daily operations of the Human Resources department; hires, supervises, develops, and evaluates direct report staff.
• Leads recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain qualified employees and meet the Agency's staffing needs.
• Partners with leadership and managers on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational structure, and change management; analyzes workforce measures, including vacancies, turnover, retention, and employee engagement, to inform planning and recommend improvements.
• Leads employee engagement initiatives, evaluates employee feedback, and works with managers to improve the employee experience and workplace culture.
• Oversees the Agency's performance management process, including employee evaluations, goal setting, and performance improvement planning; provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and consistent application of Agency policies.
• Conducts timely, thorough, and impartial investigations of employee complaints and concerns; documents findings and recommends appropriate action to Senior Leadership.
• Partners with Finance and Senior Leadership to maintain equitable and competitive compensation practices, including salary review, market analysis, and compensation recommendations.
• Serves as a member of the Agency's leadership team, participates in strategic and operational planning, and collaborates with Agency leaders on leadership development, employee training, and professional development needs; provides updates, recommendations, and reports to Senior Leadership on HR priorities, workforce trends, and employee matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including responsibility for employee relations, recruitment, benefits, performance management, and employment compliance required.
• Human resources leadership experience in healthcare, home health, hospice, or a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Experience supporting a workforce across multiple locations preferred.
• Experience with employee engagement, leadership development, succession planning, and organizational change preferred.
• Valid State driver's license required. Ability to successfully pass pre-employment adult, child and VCIC background checks required.

VNAHSR benefits for full-time employees include:

• Generous paid time off, group health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD insurance, 401K with 4% match, and more.
• Continuing education tuition assistance for work-related courses, to eligible staff