Job Description

Job Description

Chief People (Human Resources) Officer

Phoenix, Arizona

Hybrid

Who Are We?

Join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, where you can apply your skills to improve the health of our patients, our communities, and the environment around us.

At Adelante Healthcare, we believe everyone should have access to high-quality healthcare. That’s why we began our organization over 40 years ago, and why we continue to provide sustainable healthcare to those in need today. Today, Adelante Healthcare is a federally qualified community health center with over 800 employees in nine locations in Arizona, serving Phoenix and Maricopa County. We are looking for professionals who share our vision!

Our values I NSPIRE ! Setting the tone for our actions.

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

What You’ll Be Doing

The Chief People Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of people services (human resources). As a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO, this position partners closely with executives and department leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals, foster a mission-driven and inclusive culture, and ensure legal compliance and operational excellence across the employee lifecycle. This position has a team of four managers and a total team of over 20 HR professionals.

1. Organizational People Strategy: Lead and implement a comprehensive people strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and future goals.
2. Employee Lifecycle Oversight: Oversee all HR functions across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, development, performance, and offboarding.
3. Team Leadership and Development: Supervise and support a multidisciplinary HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth.
4. Equity-Driven Culture and Programs: Champion equity-driven strategies for employee relations, compensation, benefits, and organizational culture.
5. Executive Advising and Workforce Planning: Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, leadership team, and Board on workforce trends, compliance, and talent planning.
6. HR Technology and Analytics: Direct HR systems and technology strategy to improve data-driven decision-making and employee experience.
7. Compliance and Vendor Management: Ensure compliance with employment laws and manage vendor relationships to support HR initiatives.

What You’ll Need

• Education: Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field is required.
• HR Expertise: Deep knowledge of core HR functions, including employee relations, employment law, self-funded benefits, recruitment, performance management, and compensation.
• Healthcare Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare settings.
• Leadership & Strategy: Ability to lead multidisciplinary HR teams and align HR practices with organizational strategy and goals.
• Interpersonal and Organizational Leadership: Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills. Ability to lead change, navigate complexity, and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Equity and Mission Alignment: Skilled at fostering inclusive environments and supporting employee development in values-driven, community-based organizations.
• HR Technology & Systems: Experience with HRIS systems, including workflow design, data integrity, and people analytics.
• Risk & Compliance: Strong understanding of HR compliance and risk management.
• Driving Requirement: Valid Arizona driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Background Requirement: Ability to obtain Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card within 30 days of employment.

Our Amazing Compensation and Benefits

We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability.

Pay range: $$174K to $$194K annually.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available DAY ONE!
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off annually
• 10 paid Holidays annually
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
• Employer-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• And MORE

How to Apply

Visit our Careers Page at [enter Paycom link] or contact Emily Boehm at (360) 216-7460.

As a community health center, we have a unique responsibility to keep our facilities as safe as possible and to protect our patients and team members. With this in mind, you will be required to comply with all vaccine mandates, including the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine programs which will include acquiring the vaccines or an exemption. This policy is consistent with our mission to provide a safe and healthy environment for our patients, providers, and employees.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Adelante Healthcare is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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