Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Brief Description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a

Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development

• a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all areas of human resources and organizational development. This position embodies our dedication to providing exceptional, transformative care and is instrumental in guiding our community's mental health services to new heights on the administrative platform.

Your Role And Impact

At The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, the Vice President of HR and OD-This leadership position helps people who help people. Provides leadership and strategic direction for the acquisition, development and retention of stellar employees for the Agency.

Creatively and energetically leads the development, implementation and communication of systems, policies and processes for transforming the system-wide workforce and the Agency to an employer of choice. Responsible for developing a system-wide philosophy for sourcing, engaging and rewarding employees who have the knowledge and skills required to provide quality patient care.

Strategically designs and implements an operational infrastructure supporting the continual improvement of the Agency. Responsible for building and promoting a system-wide culture characterized by a strong sense of mission, valuing and respecting diversity, and committed to the provision of quality customer service, operational/clinical excellence and personal accountability

Key Responsibilities

Acts as a leader in collaborating, integrating, facilitating and evaluating the administration of human and financial resources of the Agency to provide optimal services to patients we serve and support our employees.

Creatively and effectively develop organizational culture and infrastructure supporting the promotion and professional development of employees.

Assists the executive leadership team with strategic planning for the organization by identifying program development opportunities or changes, using sound cost effective judgment, and introducing creative ways to increase the Agency impact on our community.

Assists the executive team in defining and transitioning the organizational culture toward improved outcomes by driving change to a system-wide culture characterized by a strong sense of mission, vision and values, a commitment to customer service, operational/clinical excellence, mutual accountability, collaboration, and an all-encompassing commitment to partnering with others to promote an environment which embraces diversity.

Assures that HR practices are consistent with current research and professional standards, and with the mission, vision, and values of the Agency.

Consults with and advises the executive team on problems and barriers relating to organizational operations.

Demonstrates a positive management style that promotes and supports innovative approaches to quality and performance improvement in patient care and business services. Constructively and positively challenges the people, processes and technology used by Agency with continuous performance improvement in mind.

Develops policies and procedures that promote best practices, are consistent with the organizational mission, vision and values, and are in compliance with federal, state and local laws and the standards of regulatory agencies.

Through collaborative and innovative means, directs or conducts recruitment, hiring and training of employees.

Directs, supervises and evaluates work activities of human resource and organizational employees, modeling collaborative servant leadership and accountability.

Establishes goals, objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Who We Are Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Human Relations, Business or Finance required.

Required Experience

• Seven plus years of diverse human resource experience with five or more years in a progressively responsible management position.
• Experience in leading organizational development and delivery of education and training of employees.
• What Unique Qualifications Differentiate You From Other Candidates Strong preference for Masters’ degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Human Relations, Business or Finance, a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred and management experience in a health care or behavioral health related organization, highly desired although not required.
• What We Have To Offer The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally.
• Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being.
• Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
• Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness.
• Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
• Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team.
• As a qualifying entity, our psychiatrists are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
• This includes the Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program, specifically tailored for professionals working in local mental health authorities like ours.
• This benefit is in alignment with our commitment to support your financial well-being and professional growth, allowing you to focus more on your passion for mental health care and less on financial constraints.
• Elevate your professional journey with The Harris Center's signature Clinical Transformation Learning Series, a distinctive perk for our team members.
• This series grants complimentary CMEs bi-monthly, creating a robust platform for ongoing learning and career advancement.
• Designed with practicing psychiatrists in mind, these sessions span a broad spectrum of essential subjects, enhancing your expertise and practice.
• Beyond fulfilling CME requirements, these dynamic and enlightening sessions offer practical knowledge and advanced insights, empowering you to thrive in your role.
• In alignment with our dedication to your professional growth, we proudly offer these educational experiences at no cost, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

About Us

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 95,000 people in fiscal year 2024 and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at more than 80 different Harris Center and partner sites across Harris County.

In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation. By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,600 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.