Vice President, Human Resources

McLean Affiliates in Simsbury, CT is pursuing a hands-on Vice President of Human Resources to lead and strengthen all HR functions within a growing organization. The role centers on shaping culture, advancing talent development, managing employee relations and compliance, and overseeing HR operations, including guiding the rollout of a new HRIS to support scalable growth.

Position details

• Location: Simsbury, CT (onsite)
• Minimum experience: 10 years
• Education: Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Responsibilities

• Define core strategies and operating plans as a senior management member, maintaining a global view of internal and external issues to support long-term viability.
• Provide strong leadership to the HR function to ensure the achievement of McLean’s core strategies and operating results.
• Lead with integrity and vision, and communicate effectively across the organization.
• Develop and implement progressive policies and practices for McLean.
• Create policies and procedures to meet organizational objectives and maximize personnel utilization and stability.
• Oversee the employment function throughout the organization.
• Recommend and maintain an organizational structure and staffing levels to achieve goals.
• Oversee the design, development and administration of compensation programs and strategy.
• Develop and administer competitive, cost-effective benefit programs to meet employee and organizational needs.
• Serve as Administrator and fiduciary of The McLean Retirement Plan.
• Provide direction and leadership for employee relations across the organization.
• Create strategic training and organizational development plans for the workforce, including guidance for supervisory and management development.
• Oversee the development and management of a McLean educational institute.
• Evaluate company culture and recommend changes to support McLean’s goals.
• Oversee payroll operations.
• Assess procedures and technology solutions to improve HR utilization, efficiency, and data management.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for human resources functions.
• Serve as Corporate Compliance Officer for McLean.
• Serve as HIPAA Privacy Officer.
• Attend monthly Trustee meetings and present as requested.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Strong management skills focusing on principles and people.
• Well-developed administrative capabilities.
• Good reasoning, sound judgment, and clear decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Resourceful, well-organized, and credible.
• Ability to interpret and advise on a range of issues and regulatory concerns.
• Broad knowledge of employment, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, training and development, and labor law.
• Familiarity with corporate compliance and healthcare regulatory considerations.
• Understanding of current practices and trends in leadership and organizational development.
• Knowledge of federal and state personnel laws.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing confidential personnel matters.

About McLean

At McLean in Simsbury, CT, you will join a team that takes pride in making a real difference for residents and their families. The culture emphasizes collaboration, mutual care, and a shared commitment to meaningful work. From the leadership down, the organization rolls up its sleeves to act as trusted guides for those served, delivering a supportive and tangible environment. The Vice President of Human Resources will lead and strengthen HR across a growing organization, guiding culture, talent development, employee relations, compliance, and operations, while steering the implementation of a new HRIS platform to enable sustained growth.

Position details

• Position title: VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
• Accountability: President
• Classification: Exempt