Vice President of Human Resources

Position Type: Onsite at our Baltimore, MD Corporate OfficeCompensation: $215,000 - $225,000 (Commensurate with Experience)GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONThe Vice President of Human Resources (VPHR) is responsible for architecting and executing HR strategies that propel the Agency's mission, vision, and values.

The VPHR fosters a culture of performance, engagement, and continuous improvement, ensuring the Agency attracts, develops, and retains top talent to achieve its long-term goals.

The VPHR provides leadership and guidance to the Agency's HR operations.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S)Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership


* Serve as the primary HR strategist, collaborating with executive leadership to translate business priorities into people plans that drive organizational success.


* Advise and influence the CEO and executive team on change management, organizational design, talent planning, and culture-building initiatives.


* Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team regarding leadership succession and overall people risk.

Talent & Culture


* Champion a high-performance culture by designing and implementing employee engagement, recognition, and development programs.


* Oversee organization-wide talent acquisition, leveraging market trends, analytics, and employer branding to secure the Agency's competitive advantage.


* Implement robust succession planning for leadership and critical roles, ensuring business continuity and internal mobility.


* Identify key performance indicators for the Agency's human resource and talent management functions; assess the Agency's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.

Total Rewards & Performance Management


* Develop and periodically benchmark competitive, cost-effective compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs aligned with industry standards and Agency goals.


* Lead the design and execution of a dynamic performance appraisal process, ensuring equity, accountability, and clear career pathways.

Compliance & Risk Management


* Ensure Agency-wide compliance with all local, state, and federal employment, benefits, health and safety, insurance, and labor regulations.


* Act as a point of escalation, coach, and advisor on complex employee relations issues and investigations, develop recommendations, and ensure matters are handled consistently across the organization.


* Manage the Agency's response to EEOC claims and other regulatory matters, ensuring timely, thorough, and legally compliant outcomes.


* Periodically review and update HR policies, Employee Handbook, and workplace safety protocols.

Stakeholder Engagement


* Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with employees across all affiliate locations (Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) through regular site visits and proactive communication.


* Serve as a visible and accessible HR leader, ensuring the HR function supports and amplifies ...