VP, HR & Provider Relations Leadership

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a strategic Vice President of Human Resources to lead enterprise-wide employee relations, physician/provider relations, recruitment, compensation, and compliance initiatives. This executive partners with the top leadership to attract, engage, and retain a high-performing workforce while upholding a positive culture and regulatory standards.

The role oversees provider compensation, workforce planning, and total rewards, driving data-driven decisions and policies

Responsibilities

• Provider & Employee Relations Strategy & Culture Leadership
• Develops and implements enterprise-wide provider and employee relations strategies that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Leads initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, trust, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partners with executive and operational leaders to address workforce challenges and enhance employee experience.
• Utilizes workforce data and engagement metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provider Recruitment & Workforce Planning
• Provides executive oversight for physician and advanced practice provider recruitment strategies.
• Partners with clinical and operational leaders to develop workforce plans that support organizational growth and patient care objectives.
• Monitors recruitment performance metrics, workforce trends, and market conditions to ensure the timely acquisition of top talent.
• Oversees recruitment marketing, candidate experience, onboarding, and provider transition processes.
• Collaborates with physician leadership to develop innovative sourcing and retention strategies.
• Provider Compensation Strategy & Total Rewards Governance
• Directs the design, implementation, and administration of physician and provider compensation programs.
• Ensures compensation structures are market-competitive, internally equitable, fiscally responsible, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversees provider compensation reviews, market benchmarking, and incentive plan development.
• Partners with Finance, Legal, and operational leaders regarding provider compensation governance and regulatory compliance.
• Provides strategic recommendations related to compensation philosophy, pay practices, and workforce investments.
• Employee & Provider Relations Consultation and Investigations
• Directs the resolution of complex employee and physician/provider relations issues, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Leads sensitive workplace investigations involving employee conduct, leadership concerns, policy violations, and provider relations matters.
• Provides executive consultation regarding performance management, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and employment-related decisions.
• Partners with Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management on high-risk workforce matters.
• HR Compliance, Policies, Leave Administration & Workforce Services
• Oversees HR compliance programs to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Directs HR policy development, implementation, and governance.
• Provides executive oversight of leave administration, accommodations, unemployment claims, and related workforce programs.
• Ensures workforce practices remain compliant and aligned with organizational policies and industry standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Job description

Phoenix Children's is seeking a strategic Vice President of Human Resources to lead enterprise-wide employee relations, physician/provider relations, recruitment, compensation, and compliance initiatives. This executive partners with the top leadership to attract, engage, and retain a high-performing workforce while upholding a positive culture and regulatory standards.

The role oversees provider compensation, workforce planning, and total rewards, driving data-driven decisions and policies