Careers at Our Amazing Place. At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference. Job Title: Vice President of Human Resources Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Schedule: Monday through Friday, Full Time, Onsite Responsibilities The Vice President of Human Resources oversees the full spectrum of human resources operations, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, HRIS, compliance, employee relations, regulatory readiness, and enterprise workforce risk management—ensuring that all HR systems, policies, and practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with The Children’s Institute’s mission and strategic plan. Beyond traditional HR functions, this leader champions organizational culture, staff engagement, and leadership development, fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered. The role also provides trusted counsel to executives and directors, enabling data informed decision making and effective change management. Strategic Leadership Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design, leadership development, and talent optimization, championing an inclusive, engaging, and high performance workplace culture across all programs and services. Compliance, Legal Oversight & Risk Management Serve as the organization’s senior authority on employment law, regulatory compliance, and HR related risk, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, HIPAA, ERISA, NLRA, and other applicable regulations). Employee & Labor Relations Ensure consistent, equitable application of HR policies and employment standards across the organization, including leading the full lifecycle of HR policy governance Talent Management & Workforce Development Oversee all aspects of the talent lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, succession planning, leadership development, and long term workforce planning. Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits & Well Being) Lead the design, administration, and evaluation of compliant, equitable, fiscally responsible, and competitive compensation and benefits programs aligned with mission based and market based standards, while continuously seeking innovative and creative approaches that enhance employee experience and organizational competitiveness. HR Operations, Infrastructure & Policy Governance Build and maintain a robust compliance-centered HR operational framework grounded in regulatory adherence, consistent processes and documentation, audit readiness, and strong internal controls. HRIS, Workforce Analytics & Data Integrity Lead HRIS management to ensure accuracy, privacy, data integrity, and comprehensive compliance with recordkeeping requirements. Budgeting, Governance & Executive Engagement Develop and manage the HR department budget, prioritizing compliance, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives. Participate in Board meetings, governance committees, and senior leadership forums to provide accurate reporting on HR operations, workforce trends, and organizational risk. QUALIFICATIONS Education Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) required (MBA, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or related field). Professional Certifications
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Benefits Summary We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you! The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you! The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment. |