Vice President, Human Resources - Products and Services - Hanger

Why Us:

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You:

Hanger Inc. is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Vice President of Human Resources someone who is committed to fostering the growth of our employees and, by extension, enhancing the well-being of our patients. In this role, you will lead our Products and Services Human Resources efforts while modeling and implementing strategies, programs, policies, and procedures that resonate with our core mission and support our strategic goals. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring that all our programs are consistently administered, in strict compliance with federal and state laws, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. As a strategic partner, you will also collaborate closely with Executives of the division, as well as Operations, to align HR initiatives with broader business objectives.

Your Impact:

• Lead a national HR/employee relations team, serving multiple business units and marketplaces.
• Provide support to geographically dispersed business leaders.
• Play a pivotal role within the Senior Human Resources Leadership team, offering insights into HR's strategic direction and representing the perspectives and requirements of the supported business units.
• Spearhead the execution of HR programs within the respective business units, offering expert insights on organizational and leadership gaps, and providing consultation and coaching to regional business leaders, managers, and employees to drive business objectives and nurture positive employee relations.
• Engage with line leaders on critical matters such as performance management, leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, diversity, career development, and leadership development.
• Demonstrate the ability to influence both business and HR priorities at a strategic level.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting of performance ratings.
• Travel 30 - 40% within US.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, General Business, Management or related field. Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant HR experience and a demonstrated ability to carry influence.
• Must have proven experience holding a Vice President (or higher) position or equivalent.
• Proven track record of managing complex organizational initiatives across multiple functions and business units. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
• Some travel via automobile, airplane and other public transportation may be required.  The employee must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Additional Success Factors:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Our Investment In You:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Relocation Assistance
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.