JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the SVP, HR - Total Rewards & Strategic Business Services, the VP HR Strategic Business Services (HRSBS) - Cardiovascular is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing human resources programs for an assigned area of responsibility at Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH), which may include talent acquisition, total rewards, talent management, diversity, employee relations, employee engagement, HR information systems, performance management, and training and development. Collaborates with business leaders on alignment of human capital strategy to BSWH business strategy, and maintains business knowledge of the organization's financial position, competitive environment, and growth plans. Designs and implements human resources strategies, programs, practices, and procedures that meet specific business objectives. Ensures HR programs and practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements to minimize risk to the organization. Coaches and advises leadership and employees on HR policies and practices.

The VP HRSBS - Cardiovascular has HR leadership over Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital (BHVH), Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospitals (THH), and The Heart Hospital Medical Group.

A region Vice President (VP) develops strategy and business plans for one or more business units. Business unit may include a level of smaller entity vice presidents (e.g. small hospitals, clinics, etc). Leads strategy execution, identifies resourcing needs, and provides guidance for significant tactical decisions. Focuses on current-year operations and participates in establishing multi-year strategies and business plans. Erroneous decisions at this level tend to have a long-term negative effect on the success of the organization. Leads and directs a single business unit or region. Typically directs multiple levels of subordinate directors and/or managers covering varied disciplines and skill levels. Has managerial accountability for staffing and budgets for a large span of control (at least 2 managers/directors). Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments. Responsible for executing a portion of the business strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees the design and delivery of HR programs for assigned areas of the organization in alignment with BSWH overall HR strategy and business objectives.
- Collaborates with senior leadership to define, prioritize, and implement HR programs and ensure alignment of the organization's HR agenda with the overall BSWH HR delivery model.
- Leads the development and execution of targeted HR initiatives that impact human capital costs, employee engagement, retention, competitive rewards, and other key performance indicators through the tracking, trending, and analysis of people data.
- Collaborates with business leaders on organizational design that optimizes efficiencies and effectiveness of the organization and enables the operations BSWH.
- Drives talent plans and actions for the assigned organization and partners with leadership to develop workforce plans that anticipate talent needs, enable proactive sourcing, and ensure effective on-boarding.
- Monitors and drives consistent delivery of HR policies and practices across assigned organization and ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations pertaining to Human Resources.
- Leads effective and timely communication to leadership and employees on significant, relevant changes in HR policies and practices.
- Oversees the assigned organization's employee relations function, which may include issues related to performance management, workforce realignments, mergers and acquisitions, and other employee relations activities.
- Leads the assessment and delivery of education, communication, and training initiatives that address operational and regulatory requirements for the assigned organization in alignment with BSWH business objectives.
- Drives continuous HR process improvement, including assessing, evaluating, and recommending HR models, tools, and technologies that standardize, automate, and optimize BSWH HR processes.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related degree. Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Human Resources or related field, with healthcare experience preferred.
- 1+ years of experience in a leadership role.
- HR Certifications preferred (e.g. SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP).
- Experience leading large-scale, complex HR program implementations over multiple locations or facilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to create strong business relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively across a large, matrixed healthcare organization to ensure HR programs and messaging are delivered quickly, consistently, and effectively across multiple channels and locations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of experience