OUR MISSION:

 Wellness Equity Alliance is a national multidisciplinary health organization that designs and delivers integrated, community-based care for populations most impacted by health inequities. We do this through mobile and field-based models, providing medical care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, harm reduction, and care coordination in nontraditional settings such as encampments, schools, reentry sites, and rural communities as well as with sovereign tribal nations. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and data-driven practices, WEA combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and advanced population health analytics to reduce barriers to care, improve continuity, and strengthen local systems. We have partnered with more than 60 public agencies, managed care plans, and community-based organizations across the U.S. to implement scalable, sustainable programs that are advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations

We are known as Renegades, Rebels, Disruptors and Dreamers. If that sounds like you  we want you on our team. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the COO, the Director of People and Culture is responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. The position will provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development , succession planning, retention, training and leadership development to include compensation and benefits. Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. This role is HYBRID in the Los, Angels area. 

Additional duties and responsibilities, and essential functions include:

1. Analyzes and modifies compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
2. Advises managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommends needed changes.
3. Performs staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, resolving disputes, terminations, and administering disciplinary procedures.
4. Plans and conducts new employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
5. Executive sponsorship and leadership of corporate DE&I committee
6. Serve as a member of the executive level leadership teams.
7. Reviews, endorses or makes recommendations for hiring, staff raises, promotions
8. and reclassifications.
9. Provides performance appraisals for staff and determines need for disciplinary action.
10. Makes recommendations or approves plans for staff training and professional development.
11. Administers compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
12. Understands and keeps up to date on existing and pending legislation to ensure overall compliance with regulatory requirements.
13. Maintains and oversees policies and procedures as it relates to human resources.
14. Interacts with company management and employees to provide guidance, assistance and expertise.
15. Resolves issues and requests presented by management and employees.
16. Provides consultative services and/or meets with concerned parties to discuss
17. issues and requests and determine the best course of action for effective resolution.
18. Prepares and follows budgets for personnel operations.
19. Maintains records concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
20. Conducts exit interviews to develop effective processes for employee retention.
21. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills required to successfully perform the work:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication
2. Active listening
3. Management of personnel resources
4. Coordination
5. Instructing
6. Negotiation
7. Monitoring
8. Time management
9. Critical thinking
10. Judgment and decision making

Education Required (Minimum level of education): Successful completion of Bachelor's

degree

Experience: 10+ years' experience in human resources