The Vice President of Human Resources is a senior HR leader responsible for building, leading, and scaling a high-performing HR function to support organizational growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
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Job Description
About the Company
Focal Point Care is a healthcare services organization supporting providers across post-acute and long-term care settings. We partner with skilled nursing facilities and other care environments to deliver operational, clinical, and administrative support that improves patient outcomes and drives efficiency. With a multi-site footprint, Focal Point Care operates in a fast-paced, service-driven environment where compliance, quality of care, and workforce performance are critical.
About the Role
The Vice President of Human Resources is the senior HR leader responsible for building, leading, and scaling a high-performing HR function to support organizational growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence. This role oversees all core HR disciplines including employee relations, compliance, HRIS, payroll and benefits, talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development.
This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role requiring strong execution, sound judgment, and the ability to operate across both tactical and executive levels.
Travel Requirements
This is a REMOTE role requiring one multi-day visit (approx. 1-3 days) per month to the company’s New York/New Jersey office. An EST schedule will also be important for this position.
Additional travel may be required based on business needs, leadership meetings, employee relations matters, or special projects.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk Management
- Lead employee relations strategy, managing complex and high-risk matters including investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and conflict resolution
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Partner with leadership and legal counsel on sensitive issues (claims, complaints, wage/hour, leave, accommodations)
- Establish consistent documentation, policies, and risk mitigation practices
- Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respectful communication
HRIS, Payroll, Benefits & Data Governance
- Own HRIS strategy and operations (Paylocity), including configuration, workflows, reporting, and optimization
- Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and governance standards
- Oversee onboarding processes and employee lifecycle workflows within HR systems
- Provide oversight of payroll and benefits administration to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
- Act as escalation point for HR systems, reporting, and process improvements
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HR Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as the senior HR leader, aligning people strategy with business goals and growth plans
- Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy
- Build and scale HR infrastructure, policies, and processes to support a multi-state organization
- Drive consistency in HR practices while supporting evolving business needs
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead recruiting strategy, execution, and team performance
- Partner with hiring leaders on workforce planning, hiring processes, and candidate experience
- Standardize hiring practices, tools, and metrics to improve quality and efficiency
Performance Management & Talent Development
- Oversee performance management processes, including reviews, calibration, and accountability frameworks
- Design leadership development and talent programs to strengthen management capability and retention
- Support succession planning, internal mobility, and long-term talent growth
HR Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a growing HR team (currently ~7, scaling to ~10)
- Define roles, workflows, service standards, and accountability
- Foster a high-performing, responsive, and professional HR function
HR Operations & Administration
- Oversee policies, handbooks, job descriptions, and HR processes
- Ensure effective onboarding, offboarding, leave administration, and employee records management
- Implement systems and controls to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance
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Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership
- Experience leading HR in multi-state or multi-site environments
- Deep experience across employee relations, compliance, HRIS, payroll, benefits, and talent acquisition
- Experience building or scaling HR infrastructure in a growth-oriented organization
- Experience with Paylocity very strongly preferred
- Background in healthcare, professional services, or private equity-backed environments preferred
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification preferred
Skills
- Strong employment law and compliance expertise
- Proven ability to manage complex employee relations issues
- Executive presence with strong judgment and discretion
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
- Strong HRIS, analytics, and process improvement capability
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected status.
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