Vice President of Human Resources

Company: Headlight
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Join a team that's transforming mental healthcare. , Headlight is more than a company: it's a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it. In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes. Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients, so they work to affect the system as a whole, elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice.As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we've established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access, interoperability, and first-priority referrals. This exclusivity, combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops, results in superior outcomes and cost savings.Our services are convenient, accessible, and expert, combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance, not replace, human connection. Indeed, we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable, so from the match to the session to the time between sessions, we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all.TheVice President of Human Resourceswill serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for architecting and leading a high-performing, scalable human capital strategy to support our growing team of nearly 200 clinicians and our broader workforce. This individual will lead and expand a talented HR team, overseeing all aspects of human resources including performance management, total benefits and rewards, employee relations, building and maintaining operational excellence, employee engagement, and a mission-driven culture at scale.Our values

• Deliver Excellent Service:We'redetermined to deliver world-class care to our clients. We build long-lasting relationships because we're intentional about the details of our delivery and quality of care.
• Make Mental HealthMore Accessible:Accessing mental health treatment shouldn't be as hard as it is. We remove the barriers and simplify the process because it means our clients get the help they need, when they need it.
• Intentionally Listen:Communicate with empathy. We value deep understandings that create a healthy environment of collaboration, feedback and support.
• Learn and Grow: Every day is an opportunity to do better. We want to learn and grow. Our curiosity fuels our desire to improve our practice and process. As we learn and grow, we can help more people - which is what we're all about.
• Communal Care:We help each other be the best by creating a culture of empathy, respect, growth and balance.Roles and Responsibilites
  • Strategic Leadership:
  • Serve as the senior leader of Human Resources, responsible for designing and executing a scalable HR infrastructure aligned to rapid organizational growth.
  • Partner with senior and executive leadership to anticipate workforce needs and shape organizational design strategies that align with company goals.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that support business transformation, change management, and cultural integration.
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Manage and mentor an existing team of HR professionals across key functions.
  • Assess organizational needs and scale the HR function thoughtfully, hiring and developing team members to support company growth.
  • Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development pathways for HR staff.
  • Talent Acquisition and Development
  • Support the talent acquisition strategy to support high-volume clinical hiring and corporate growth.
  • Drive initiatives for onboarding, internal mobility, leadership development, and succession planning.
  • Build a consistent talent lifecycle strategy that supports career growth and retention across all roles.
  • Total Rewards and Performance
  • Design and implement compensation and benefits strategies that attract and retain top-tier talent while supporting fiscal discipline.
  • Lead performance management processes that foster accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate and refine reward programs to reflect Headlight's clinical productivity and quality-oriented culture.
  • Culture and Employee Engagement
  • Foster a unified culture across geographically distributed teams, anchored in Headlight's mission and values.
  • Drive initiatives that improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
  • Lead DEI efforts that are integrated into every aspect of the employee lifecycle and ensure equitable access to growth opportunities.
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with all employment laws in the states we have
  • Manage sensitive employee relations matters and provide strategic counsel to leadership.
  • Serve as a partner to Legal, and Clinical Operation and Operation team to ensure ethical standards are maintained.Qualifications
    • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in high-growth healthcare, behavioral health, legal, or tech-enabled services environments.
    • Proven experience managing and scaling a multi-functional HR team across geographies.
    • Deep knowledge of employment law, compensation strategy, workforce planning, and employee relations in a multi-state setting.
    • Experience supporting W2 clinical workforces or other highly regulated professional groups strongly preferred.
    • Demonstrated success building systems and culture during periods of hypergrowth and organizational change.
    • Executive presence with strong communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
    • Passion for mission-driven healthcare and a deep appreciation for clinician experience and engagement.Benefits
      • Competitive executive compensation package including base salary, and equity participation
      • Full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
      • Opportunity to join a purpose-driven, high-growth leadership team at a pivotal moment in behavioral healthcare transformation
      • Professional development opportunities and training
      • Collaborative and supportive work culture.$120,000 - $140,000 a yearTotal Compensation up to $180,000 with Salary and Equity ParticipationNot meeting all the requirements? Research indicates that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn't precisely match every qualification listed, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others!Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people, culture, and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.By applying for this position, you consent to receive future communications from Headlight via email or text regarding this application and related employment opportunities. You may opt-out at anytime by contacting us directly.Job Postings on Indeed and other job boards may post with total compensation (base + bonus). For the exact base salary range please check our e or our
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