Vice President, Field Human Resources

The Vice President, Human Resources is responsible for human resources requirements including organizational consulting, HR business partner strategy, HR staff management, employee relation and integrity investigations, counseling and training. This position must act as a liaison between the Field operations and corporate headquarters to ensure the support and achievement of both company and business unit objectives. This position will partner with internal and external counsel related to employment litigation matters. In addition, in conjunction with the human resources leadership team, the position will ensure compliance, related training and development, and strategic congruence with emerging employment legislative trends. The Vice President will aide in due diligence and risk assessment associated with mergers and acquisitions.

• Provides strategies, direction, training and support to company's leaders and human resources representatives related to high-risk employment situations with the goal of mitigating risk and exposure.
• Serves as an expert and consults internal leadership and management, regional HR leadership and local HR professionals as well and as internal/external counsel related to matters of employment law.
• Employee Relations / Investigations –Responsible for ensuring HR team investigates internal employee relations issues, internal/external investigations, EEOC & DOL & other governing body charges to ensure reported matters are thoroughly and appropriately conducted and documented for unbiased, factual outcomes, recommendations, and reporting.
• Develop in-depth understanding of each Division and Business Unit’s operational and organizational goals and objectives and provides support from a human resources perspective.
• Oversee the annual performance & development process and colleague calibrations.
• Manages the annual engagement training and action planning.
• Facilitate any 360's for leaders as identified by managers or leadership.
•  Supports the due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions to assess risk factors within the human resource function.
• Develop a strategy with Division leadership to assist in meeting operational goals and objectives.
• Leads and manages change throughout the HR organization and company.
• Represents the HR organization and leadership team effectively and professionally in all circumstances and situations.
• Acts as a liaison and facilitator exhibiting strong leadership to advance initiatives and ensure collaboration between organizations and departments.
• Supports and manages corporate initiatives and rollout/implementation of corporate initiatives as assigned by management.
• Ensures compliance of company policies and programs.
• Views talent development as a strategic imperative and establishes organizational processes to retain best in class talent.
• Leverages talent form other areas and works collaboratively with other department and organizational leaders as necessary to attain results.
• Champions continuous improvement of processes, individual capabilities, and team expectations.
• Coaches, counsels and mentors HR field staff, managers, and colleagues as required.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

• BA/BS Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred, but not required

Job Related Experience:

Customarily has at least the following experience:

• 5-7 years applicable experience in Human Resource generalist and management experience with a focus on employee relations
• 5-7 years applicable experience in managing external bodies, with a proven track record of success in mitigating risk and successful negotiation.

Job-Related Skills/Competencies:

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• PC proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of Oracle Human Resources and Microsoft EXCEL and WORD a plus.
• Excellent independent research and project management skills.
• Superior attention to detail and to task-prioritization/organization under minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to convert strategic goals and objectives into implementable plans and programs
• Ability to present effectively to senior management team
• Ability to benchmark and articulate industry, trends and strategies through analysis, studies, and industry relationships and management to plan allocate resources, manage and lead people and coordinate resources.
• Ability to lead a team effectively with successful experience in conflict resolution, team building, interpersonal relationships, mentoring and motivating colleagues.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines and initiatives simultaneously with ease and the ability to re-prioritize quickly.
• Ability to project and maintain a sense of calm into any challenging/difficult situation.
• Highly analytical abilities with strong business acumen and operational vision.
• Exemplary communication skills…oral, written, presentations, analytical studies, strategy plans, etc.
• Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous environment
• Ability to effectively resolve most difficult disputes and business challenges using highly refined functional, partnering and leadership skills.
• Ability to ensure integration of planning and work across functional and business unit boundaries to maximize corporate-wide results.
• Highest levels of cognitive and adaptive ability.
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced, extremely energetic environment
• Proven record of successfully working in a consultative manner with every level of internal and external customer, including executive and senior management.