VP of Human Resources

State of Location: Pennsylvania Position Summary: As the Vice President of Human Resources, everything you do must be in direct alignment with Ivy Rehab Network’s core commitment to transforming lives and communities. We strive for excellence so that our patients can thrive and live life to the fullest. This role is crucial in ensuring that our people—our greatest asset—are supported by a culture of clinical excellence, professional development, community, and fun. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient. Job Description: The Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR) is a strategic leadership role responsible for elevating the employee experience and organizational effectiveness across the entire Ivy Rehab Network. This leader will provide strategic direction, vision, and oversight for two critical functions: the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team and the Training & Learning (L&D) department. This role will expand over time, leading multiple functions. The VP of HR will act as a champion for the Ivy culture, ensuring that our HR strategies enable rapid growth, maintain clinical quality, and reinforce our commitment to developing and retaining the best talent in the physical, occupational, speech, and ABA therapy fields. ​Key Responsibilities I. Strategic HR Business Partner Leadership A. Organizational Strategy & Effectiveness: Serve as a key people leader, collaborating with Executives, Divisional Presidents and operational leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies that drive business outcomes, expansion, and clinical excellence. B. Talent Management: Oversee and guide the HRBP team in executing comprehensive talent management strategies, including workforce planning, performance management cycles, career pathing, succession planning, and proactive organizational design. C. Employee Relations & Culture: Lead the HRBP function in resolving complex employee relations issues, conducting internal investigations, and coaching managers to build high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven teams. Ensure HR programs foster a community of support, inclusivity, and fun, consistent with Ivy’s values. D. HR Metrics & Analytics: Partner with the HRIS and Analytics teams to monitor, analyze, and report on key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, time-to-fill) to identify trends, inform strategic decision-making, and measure the effectiveness of HR programs. E. Immigration Strategy and Compliance Management: Serve as the executive HR lead responsible for developing, managing, and executing the organization's corporate immigration strategy. This includes overseeing:

• Program Management: Strategic oversight of all employment-based immigration processes (e.g., H-1B, TN, Green Card sponsorships) for clinical and corporate roles, ensuring compliance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations
• Vendor Management: Selection and management of outside legal counsel and vendors specializing in immigration to ensure efficient and legally compliant case processing.
• Policy Development: Creating and maintaining internal policies and guidelines related to sponsoring foreign national employees, ensuring equity and alignment with our talent strategy and Ivy’s growth objectives. II. Training and Learning & Development Oversight A. Strategic Succession Planning: Design, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive, succession plan with proactive management of identified successor development plans. Ensure focus on Ivy's core leadership competencies, succession readiness, change management, and the ability to lead high-performing teams while upholding the company's culture and values. B. Vision & Strategy for L&D: Define the strategic vision for all enterprise-wide learning and development programs, ensuring they align with Ivy’s standards for clinical excellence and professional growth. C. Clinical and Professional Training: Oversee the development and delivery of robust professional and continuing education programs (including residency support and mentorship) that support the clinical teams and ensure high-quality patient care. D. New Hire Experience: Drive the strategy for a best-in-class onboarding and integration experience across all roles to ensure new team members are immediately aligned with Ivy’s Mission and Code of Conduct. III. Leadership and Compliance A. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the HRBP and L&D teams, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the HR function. B. Policy and Compliance: Ensure all HR policies, programs, and practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as a