Our ideal candidate will be an experienced human resources (HR) executive able to align HR services and expertise in support of organizational and people effectiveness in a dynamic and rewarding mission-focused environment. In this role, the Chief Human Resource Officer will lead an HR and leadership development team who act as the point-of-contact for employees at all levels, ensuring the successful delivery of programs, policies, and culture and talent activities. This role operates a both a collaborative strategist and a tactician with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness and problem solving. As a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is a trusted member of the executive leadership team. This position leads the human resources team to collaboratively drive strategy and provide a high level of service while guiding and coaching employees in all areas of human resource.

Desired education and experience:

• A minimum of 5-7 years human resources executive leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, required
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or closely related field required
• Master’s degree in human resources of closely related field preferred
• SHRM-SCP Certification or SPHR Certification strongly preferred
• A certification in Executive Coaching is preferred

Responsibilities/General Duties:

• Develops and executes HR strategies and operational plans that directly support the organization’s mission, vision, goals and objectives; aligns HR team approaches with organizational culture and strategy.
• Leads strategic workforce design and succession planning activities.
• Leads leadership development function and creation of NVHC University.
• Build culture to improve employee retention, as well as aid in talent acquisition, and facilitate/build relationships to mine new talent pools.
• Lead change management efforts as it relates to human capital.
• Partners with leaders as they develop business objectives and operational plans to define the related people enablers necessary to deliver desired outcomes; guides an support leaders to bring the best experience and solutions to employees; builds a strong and trusted relationship with internal customers.
• Serves as a steward of the NVHC philosophy, policies, practices and governance in handling employee matters; leads and manages sensitive employee relations topics including executive escalations; ensures equitable resolution to employee issues.
• Proactively identifies issues, leverages resources, recommends solutions and ensures consistency across teams; anticipates needs, diagnoses problems, identifies and drives appropriate solutions, and successfully collaborates to deliver results.
• On-boards new employees; expands learning and development opportunities for leaders and staff ensuring a skilled, committed and inclusive workforce.
• Educate CEO on the benefits of workforce spending by impact on ROI.
• Analyze human capital data and industry trends to guide recommendations on company policies.
• Collects feedback, trends to evolve practices, and processes accordingly.
• Manages complex and difficult HR projects and issues cross-functionally.
• Champions HR initiatives in support of the organization’s mission.
• Coaches and counsels leadership and employees at all levels by serving as a confidential sounding board.
• Influences organizational culture by motivating employees, demonstrating leadership, promoting communication, and by supporting a team philosophy.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven talent management and succession planning experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in a multicultural, professional environment; delivers difficult messages with professionalism and poise.
• Demonstrated experience in multiple disciplines of human resources including knowledge of relevant employment law.
• Proven ability to work on topics that are complex and sensitive in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations; comfortable working in ambiguous business situations.
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items; proven ability to identify, assess, and diagnose needs and issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, and discernment; strong coaching, influencing, and feedback skills.
• Proficiency in mentoring employees and helping them expand their knowledge and influence within NVHC.
• Ability to develop credible relationships.
• Confident communicator capable of effectively presenting to all levels of the organization.

Nevada Health Centers is the largest community health provider in the state of Nevada, operating 17 health centers, three mobile health programs, and seven WIC offices, with a strong organizational culture of accountability and shared success.

NVHC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.