VP, Human Resources

WVU Medicine; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to provide executive leadership and serve as a strategic business partner across the organization. The role focuses on developing a people strategy, shaping culture, and aligning HR initiatives with the system's mission.

The ideal candidate has extensive HR leadership experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to drive change across a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of HR experience with at least 7-10 years in leadership roles.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws (FLSA, EEO, OSHA, Unemployment, Workers’ Compensation).
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification desirable and preferred.
• Prior experience with Joint Commission and healthcare regulatory standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to lead the HR team in organizational performance and succession planning.
• Advise senior leadership on human capital and organizational culture.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with the system's vision and plan.
• Provide leadership for HR programs, policies, and compliance within financial constraints.
• Collaborate with HR business partners to revise policies and participate in system-wide policy committees.
• Deliver high-quality HR services in partnership with WVU Medicine HR Shared Services.
• Monitor HR metrics and address deficiencies to support the organization.
• Coach and consult with employees and leaders to drive high performance.
• Lead change management efforts to adapt to evolving organizational needs.
• Support system-wide HRBP, Employee Relations, and HR Policy committees.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

HR policies

Employee relations

Talent management

Coaching

Business partner

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

## VP, Human ResourcesApplylocations: Southwestern PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-41821## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.The Vice President, Human Resources provides executive level leadership and is a strategic business partner that promotes and implements the organizations core values and mission through strategic planning and management of human resources programs; responsible for developing and executing human capital strategy; maintains strong relationships with leadership teams and internal customers. Responsible for developing a philosophy for managing the human resource function to reflect best practices in alignment with the WVU Medicine organizational mission.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, or related field required. Master’s preferred.**EXPERIENCE:**1. 12-15 years of Human Resources experience with at least 7-10 years of prior leadership/people management experience required.2. Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and rulings of governmental agencies including but not limited to FLSA, EEO, OSHA, Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and/or SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification desirable and preferred.**EXPERIENCE:**1. Prior experience and knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards in the healthcare industry preferred. Prior experience in Healthcare with an emphasis on strategic HR business partner relationships preferred.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Acts as a strategic business partner that develops and leads the Human Resources team in the areas of organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, recruitment and employee relations.2. Serve as an advisor to the senior leadership team and a strategic advisor on human capital matters and their impact on organizational culture.3. Assess, inspire and develop an HR team to create an innovative HR function that supports the organization.4. Provide leadership and oversight for HR programs and policies, ensuring that they are current, competitive, within financial constraints, and in compliance with legal requirements.5. Establishes and implements HR initiatives that effectively communicate and support the organization’s vision and strategic plan.6. Partners with key personnel and HR business partners and HR leaders to create, maintain and revise employee policies and participates in the WVUHS System-wide HR policy committee to represent the hospital.7. Functions as a strategic business partner to the leadership teams regarding key organizational and strategic issues.8. Acts as a liaison with WVU Medicine HR Shared Services to deliver the highest quality of HR services.9. Monitor human resources indicators to identify problem areas and make recommendations to address deficiencies that will help better support the organization.10. Establishes credibility throughout the organization as an effective listener and problem solver of people issues11. Provides consultancy, advice and coaching to all employees of the company; partners with leaders to effectively support, propose and lead initiatives that embrace a culture of high performance and drive success.12. Implement change management plans to meet the continually changing needs of the organization.13. Supports the system-wide HRBP, Employee Relations and HR Policy committee.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Standard office environment**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Must possess strong leadership, communication, and team building skills.2. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.3. Ability to execute initiatives across a complex organization.4. Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted business partner with a strong business acumen and independent judgment.5. Possess strong business acumen and the ability to identify correlations between Talent initiatives and business outcomes**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Exempt)**Company:**SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System**Cost Center:**500 SYSTEM Administration**Address:**GreensburgPennsylvania**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.