VP of Human Resources - Gaudenzia

Do you have a passion for HR leadership and People Development? Do you have the heart to serve others and make a lifelong impact? Picture Yourself At Gaudenzia as our VP of Human Resources!

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.    

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Vice President of Human Resources will be responsible for leading Human Resources. The Vice President of Human Resources will report to ther Chief People Officer, and will manage HR Partnerships, employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, total rewards and HR operations. The VP of Human Resourcers will collaborate with senior leadership on learning and development plans for supervisory staff. 

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

· Manage the Human Resources department and staff.

· Provide strategic direction, leadership, and support to senior management on workforce planning.

· Take major initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness.

· Oversee an organization’s entire recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes.

· Plan complete employee benefits, payroll, and health and safety programs.

· Develop, update, and enforce Human Resources policies including the Employee Handbook according to all federal, state, and local labor laws and practices.

· Ensure competency-based training on all HR policies and practices with particular emphasis on supervisory staff.

· Ensure implementation of universal HR processes and practices.

· Ensure adherence to all internal policies and legal standards.

· Thorough understanding of union, labor, and employment laws for compliance.

· Devise competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs & policies for employees to retain the top talent.

· Hire, train and implement dedicated HR software systems.

· Evaluate areas of improvement and brief executives.

· Collaborate with the executive leadership to understand and align with the agency’s mission and vision.

· Develop, measure and report on Key Performance Indicators

· Assess organizational success and market competitiveness based on KPIs and other business metrics.

· Responsible for providing guidance & leadership to the HR team.

· Guide HR business partners on employee relations, and grievance resolution.

· Keep abreast with the latest trends and changes in HR strategies globally.

· Draft and implement an overall budget for compensation and payrolls.

· Participate and represent the company in HR networking events, workshops, and seminars.

· Ensure inclusion and diversity by assisting HR business partners and the entire HR department on workforce retention programs and equal opportunity.

· Handle employee relations, discipline, and termination in accordance with agency policies.

Benefits & Perks:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (At No Cost)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
• Life Insurance (At No Cost)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off: Personal and Vacation
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
  • Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years in leading Human Resource Departments

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission 

Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support. 

Our Operating Principles:

 We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. We hold client care as our top priority.
2. We assume good intentions.
3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!