VP, HR

Tufts Medicine seeks a Vice President, HR for its community hospitals to lead people strategy in a mission-driven, patient-first organization. This executive will design and execute HR strategies that support clinical excellence, operational performance, and a culture of compassion, equity, and collaboration. Key focus areas include workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance and engagement, leadership development, and DEI. The VP partners closely with hospital and system leaders, using data-driven insights to shape organizational design, manage change, and ensure regulatory and labor compliance while enabling innovative, community-focused care. Develop and execute HR strategy for community hospitals aligned with Tufts Medicine’s mission and goals Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, and succession strategies for clinical and non-clinical roles Oversee employee relations, performance management, and engagement initiatives Implement compensation, benefits, and HR policies that support equity and competitiveness Partner with hospital leadership on organizational design, change management, and culture initiatives Ensure compliance with labor laws, accreditation standards, and HR regulatory requirements Drive DEI, learning, and leadership development programs for managers and staff Use HR analytics to inform workforce decisions and improve operational effectiveness Collaborate with academic and clinical leaders to support training and pipeline programs Champion a patient-first, mission-driven culture across community hospital teams Strategic HR leadership Healthcare HR operations Workforce planning Talent acquisition Employee relations Compensation and benefits design HR compliance and labor law Change management HR analytics and reporting Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred Experience in healthcare or hospital HR leadership Demonstrated success leading HR in complex, multi-site organizations Proven track record in change management and organizational transformation