Human Resources Director

Verrus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Verrus is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead a growing HR team across multiple states. You will partner with the VP of HR, oversee a population of 2,000+ employees, and drive people initiatives, ER, and performance management in a fast-scaling environment.

You should bring 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, multi-site healthcare experience, and expertise in acquisitions or integration. This role offers significant leadership exposure and a path to shape HR infrastructure across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within a growing, multi-site organization.
• Current HR Director or experienced senior HR leader ready to step into Director level.
• Multi-site healthcare experience is essential, although dental experience is not required.
• Multi-state HR experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting a large and geographically dispersed employee population.
• Exposure to acquisition-led growth, M&A integration or onboarding employees from acquired businesses is highly beneficial.
• Strong generalist HR background with broad understanding across the employee life-cycle.
• Experience leading and developing HR professionals.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment where the HR function must evolve alongside the business.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and employee-relations capabilities.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to partner effectively with operational and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the VP of Human Resources across the broader HR function.
• Lead and develop HR Generalists within the team.
• Support an employee population of 2,000+ across a multi-state organization.
• Provide hands-on HR leadership across employee relations, performance management and broader people initiatives.
• Support the people-side of acquisitions and integration as new locations join the organization.
• Help onboard and integrate employees transitioning from acquired businesses.
• Partner with operational and senior leadership across multiple markets.
• Help develop HR infrastructure, processes and structure as the organization continues to scale.
• Navigate sensitive employee situations with strong judgement and communication.
• Support continued expansion into new markets and states.

Skills

HR Leadership

Multi-site HR

Acquisition & Integration

Employee Relations

Strategic Partnering

Leadership Development

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Location: Northeast U.S. (New York preferred; flexibility across existing markets)

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a rapidly growing multi-site DSO, is seeking a Director of Human Resources (HR) to strengthen its HR leadership team as the business continues to scale.

Having grown from 25-30 locations across 4 states to almost 200+ locations across 9+ states, the organization now supports 2,000+ employees and continues to expand through acquisition. Reporting into and working closely with the VP of Human Resources, this individual will provide leadership across the HR function, support a team of HR Generalists and play an important role in helping the organization successfully integrate and support employees as the platform continues to grow.

This could suit an established HR Director from a smaller organization or a strong senior HR leader ready to step into their first Director-level position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with the VP of Human Resources across the broader HR function
• Lead and develop HR Generalists within the team
• Support an employee population of 2,000+ across a multi-state organization
• Provide hands-on HR leadership across employee relations, performance management and broader people initiatives
• Support the people-side of acquisitions and integration as new locations join the organization
• Help onboard and integrate employees transitioning from acquired businesses
• Partner with operational and senior leadership across multiple markets
• Help develop HR infrastructure, processes and structure as the organization continues to scale
• Navigate sensitive employee situations with strong judgement and communication
• Support continued expansion into new markets and states

Ideal Background:

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within a growing, multi-site organization
• Current HR Director or experienced senior HR leader ready to step into Director level
• Multi-site healthcare experience is essential, although dental experience is not required
• Multi-state HR experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting a large and geographically dispersed employee population
• Exposure to acquisition-led growth, M&A integration or on-boarding employees from acquired businesses highly beneficial
• Strong generalist HR background with broad understanding across the employee life-cycle
• Experience leading and developing HR professionals
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment where the HR function must continue evolving alongside the business
• Strong communication, relationship-building and employee-relations capabilities
• Commercial mindset with the ability to partner effectively with operational and executive leadership

Why This Role:

• Join one of the fastest-growing multi-site healthcare platforms in the Northeast
• Almost 200 locations across 9 states and 2,000+ employees
• Work directly alongside the VP of Human Resources and executive leadership
• Significant exposure to acquisition-led growth and integration
• Opportunity to help shape and scale the HR function alongside continued organizational growth
• Strong progression opportunity for an ambitious senior HR leader