Job Description

ABOUT HOME OF GUIDING HANDS

HGH was established in 1967 and is based in El Cajon, CA.  We serve over 3,500 individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism or cerebral palsy. HGH owns and operates 31- specialized group homes in East County and a 25,000 square foot resource center. With a workforce of over 750 employees, we were voted Top Places to Work in 2019 by the San Diego Union Tribune. Please email Resume to: sue@guidinghands.org 

PURPOSE:

The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for leading Home of Guiding Hands human resource strategy through the optimization of people, processes, and programs. As a member of the Executive Team, the V.P., Human Resources participates in informing and shaping corporate strategy to serve the organization's strategic goals and programs. The V.P. is responsible for developing the company's long-term strategic Human Resource plan and driving its implementation using leadership, influence, and hands-on engagement. Manages a staff of six with three direct reports. 800+ union, non-union, on-call, part-time, full-time, salaried, and hourly employees across San Diego and Imperial Counties.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Development or Management, Industrial or Labor Relations, Organizational Development, or related area from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive, broad-based director level or above human resources experience to include oversight of all HR functional areas.
• Demonstrated experience with management at a senior level with a sequence of increasing responsibilities in large and diverse business settings.
• Familiarity with health care or healthcare related organizations.
• Understanding of strategic and business planning methods, tools, and processes.
• Experience working through major organizational change.
• A track record of working in a geographically diverse (San Diego and Imperial Counties), complex organization.
• Successful large project implementations.
• Demonstrated business savvy to work effectively with other Executives to drive optimal success with key H.R. strategic initiatives.
• Strong project management skills.

PREFERRED:

• 2 years of Executive Management experience.
• Masters Degree in Organizational Development with a focus on Organizational Psychology or other related fields such as, but not limited to, Organizational Behavior or Psychology or Sociology,
• SPHR, SPHR-CA, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience with non-profit social services or healthcare organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with executive leadership and key stakeholders to ensure HR is leveraged to support the direction and growth of the organization.
• Aligns the HR investment with the needs of the organization; leads the HR planning, prioritization and budgeting processes, ensuring sound business programs and policies.
• Serves as a strategic business partner to identify best practices and anticipate emerging trends and innovations.
• Ensures that HR delivers high service levels of customer service to the business through the appropriate use of people, processes, technology, and metrics.
• Develops organizational strategies that make sense of local and national labor trends and the organizations existing talent base.
• Ensures that a highly talented HR team is assembled and aligned with the present and future needs of the organization through adept hiring, mentoring, and development.
• Develops workforce plans and programs that align with the organizations overall strategic objectives.
• Assesses the workforces current capabilities and examines future labor trends and vacancies with leaders to ensure each department has bench strength capable of stepping into next-level positions.
• Develops and orchestrates skills and development training programs across the organization using key metrics to include: (1) bench strength analysis; (2) high potential turnover rates; (3) succession planning.
• Directs HR functions including staffing, employee relations, training and development, diversity, compensation and benefits, employee health, workers compensation, and performance management.
• Confers with organization leaders to identify objectives and initiatives, develop policies, and coordinate specific functions.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with local, state, and national labor laws, wage & hour, and employee benefit laws.
• Ensures adherence to internal corporate policies and procedures, as well external guidelines such as HIPAA compliance and other external regulatory requirements.
• Oversees all key HR processes.
• Serves as primary company spokesperson for Human Resources.
• Interfaces with community leaders and outside organizations as necessary to ensure competitive advantage relative to hiring and retaining staff.
• Attends community and industry meetings and conferences; networks with like organizations and individuals, gaining and maintaining industry relationships.
• Communicates a vision that provides direct reports with direction and focus to accomplish their functions; delegates significant responsibilities to team members and holds them accountable.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies and behaviors and models the organizations cultural values and attributes.
• Acts as a strong change management leader; identifies and develops talented individuals to drive innovation and transformation change for and within the organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

• COVID -19 vaccinated and boosted.
• Reliable transportation, a valid CA driver license and vehicle insurance throughout the course of employment.
• Ability to clear fingerprinting and background checks as required for the position.
• TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superb organizational ability and exceptionally analytical.
• Above average skills to operate desktop and laptop computers.
• Mastery of the English language; effective verbal and written communication with the ability to able communication style to audience.
• Above average technology skills.
• Advanced, hands-on working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• HRMS program (Paycom preferred) including HRIS, talent acquisition, talent management, leave of absence management, training, time management, ACA tracking & reporting, HR documents and checklists, benefits administration, COBRA, government and compliance tracking & reporting, and employee and management self-serve.
• Prior experience or knowledge of training software platforms. Relias preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, and standing throughout the workday.
• Visual acuity to see up close and long distances. Dexterity to perform tasks, particularly with the hands. Hearing is sufficient to adequately hear discussions on the telephone and when in large meetings.
• Driving and occasional travel within San Diego and Imperial County to attend off-site meetings or conference

WHY APPLY?

• Rewarding work
• Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits offered
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Discounted amusement park tickets, cell phone plans, gym memberships, etc.

PLEASE APPLY AT: HTTPS://WWW.HGHJOBS.COM. 

A completed application is required to be considered for employment. Thank you for your interest in Home of Guiding Hands.

Company Description

Help Individuals with Special Needs – changing lives, supportive team, leading agency Why Apply? • Meaningful work • Flexible schedule • Top workplace • No hiring costs • Paid mileage and travel time • Paid sick time