VP Human Resources

Vice President of Human Resources / Head of People

Industry: Healthcare Services / Medical Devices
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports to: CEO

Overview

Our Client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Human Resources to lead and scale the people function within a growing organization. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving HR strategy while ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a strong, values-driven culture across clinical, operational, and corporate teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in healthcare, DME, or highly regulated environments and has successfully supported growth, change management, and workforce optimization in multi-site organizations.

Key Responsibilities

People Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business growth, operational scale, and patient-centric outcomes
Partner with executive leadership to support organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning
Serve as a strategic advisor on talent, culture, and leadership development

HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee all core HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including those specific to healthcare and DME (e.g., HIPAA, wage & hour, accreditation requirements)
Establish and maintain HR policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a regulated environment
Design and implement employee development strategies, including training, leadership development, and succession planning
Support organizational effectiveness by aligning talent capabilities with current and future business needs

Talent Management & Culture

Lead recruiting strategies
Drive leadership development, engagement, retention, and performance management programs
Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Lead initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture and high employee engagement

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Masters preferred)
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior or executive-level roles
Prior experience in DME, healthcare services, home health, medical devices, or other regulated industries strongly preferred
Proven ability to partner with executive teams and influence at the board or C-suite level
Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices