Vice President Human Resources (VPHR)

Description

Job Title: Vice President - Human Resources (VP-HR)

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Hybrid- 25% travel required - Candidates must reside in the states of Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin

Salary: $140,000-170,000 annually based on experience

Kennedy Care Management is a holding company overseeing 4 distinct businesses aimed at thoughtfully and compassionately caring for their respective client groups. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all individuals who engage with us - both as clients and employees. We are seeking an experienced Vice President - Human Resources (VP-HR) to join our leadership team, focusing on enhancing our human resources practices while aligning with our mission to provide exceptional care.

Disclaimer: The following is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its responsibilities. Please note that this description is not exhaustive and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with the role. Additional tasks, functions, and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary by the company.

The Opportunity

This is a builder's role. The VP-HR will be responsible for leading all aspects of human resources at Kennedy Care, ensuring effective talent management, compliance, and employee engagement. This strategic role requires a thoughtful, forward-looking leader with a deep understanding of the human services sector and experience in implementing innovative HR practices. Reporting to the CFO and sitting on the executive leadership team, you'll advise the CEO and CFO directly and have real influence on where the company goes next.

Why Kennedy Care?

• A seat at the executive table with real influence on company direction
• Mission-driven work that directly supports quality care for clients and families
• The chance to build HR for a growing, multi-state organization
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO plus six paid holidays per year

What You'll Own

• Set and execute HR strategy across all entities and serve as an executive advisor to the CEO and CFO
• Lead talent acquisition through the Manager of Talent Acquisition Services, owning hiring outcomes for high-volume direct care (caregivers, childcare providers, RBTs), clinical (RN, LPN, BCBA), and leadership roles
• Own compensation, benefits strategy, and the annual renewal, including ACA compliance for a variable-hour workforce
• Ensure home care wage-and-hour compliance, including overtime, paid travel time, mileage, and worker classification
• Maintain multi-state compliance, handbooks, exclusion screening, workers’ compensation, and unemployment programs
• Own the HR technology stack (HRIS, ATS, LMS) and its integration with scheduling, EVV, and payroll
• Lead the evaluation and rollout of AI-enabled tools that improve efficiency and the employee and client experience
• Build engagement, retention, performance management, and leadership development programs
• Lead the people side of growth, including acquisitions and new-state expansion
• Participate in EOS Level 10 meetings and own HR Rocks and scorecards
• Serve as the executive escalation point for after-hours employee crises

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a remote or office setting and requires extended periods of computer and phone use.
• Travel up to 25%
• to offices and service locations in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and future markets, including occasional overnight travel.
• Availability for after-hours escalations as described in Essential Functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kennedy Care is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kennedy Care family to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or other relevant master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years as a VP-HR or in a senior HR leadership role, preferably within the human services sector.
• Preferred: HR leadership experience in home health, home care, or personal care services, ideally in Medicaid-, VA-, or other payer-funded settings.
• Preferred: experience leading HR for a multi-state workforce (three or more states) with distributed, field-based employees and operations.
• Experience developing and managing a departmental budget.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire HR teams in a dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful people strategies.
• Identify as a value fit with Kennedy Care’s core values
• Exposure to or experience with EOS preferred