Senior Director / VP of People & Talent
knownwell
People & HR, Sales & Business Development
Remote
Posted on Apr 9, 2025
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The Senior Director / VP of People & Talent will be a key member of the leadership team and own all aspects of our People function—Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Organizational Development, and Culture & Engagement. This role is equal parts strategic leadership and hands-on execution, ideal for someone excited to scale a best-in-class people function at a fast-growing healthcare company.
Responsibilities:
- People & Culture Strategy
- Design and lead an integrated people strategy that aligns with business goals and supports our mission, values, and culture.
- Partner with executive leadership to shape organizational design and workforce planning as the company scales.
- Champion a culture of performance, feedback, and continuous improvement.
- Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment team and ensure a high-quality, efficient hiring process.
- Develop and refine our employer value proposition to attract top-tier clinical and non-clinical talent.
- Build scalable hiring infrastructure to support high-growth, multi-state operations.
- Ensure a structured and data-driven approach to hiring, onboarding, and retention.
- Organizational Development & Performance
- Lead learning and development strategies that foster internal mobility, leadership growth, and professional development.
- Implement and evolve performance management systems to align with business priorities and support employee growth.
- People Operations & Compliance
- Ensure HR compliance and operational excellence across benefits, compensation, policies, and employee lifecycle processes.
- Optimize people systems and tools to create seamless, data-driven HR experiences for employees and managers.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, with 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in a high-growth, tech-enabled healthcare or multi-site services company is strongly preferred.
- Proven track record scaling people functions from early- to mid-stage growth (100–1000+ employees).
- Deep understanding of modern people practices across TA, HRBP, org development, and culture.
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong data orientation and comfort with people analytics.
- Exceptional communication, influence, and change management skills.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, PTO), competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of patients. If you are an ambitious and experienced clinician who is passionate about transforming healthcare and creating meaningful change, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team. Please send us a note at hiring@knownwell.health.
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Based on current size of the clinic and HIPAA regulation, providers cannot receive care in clinic and provider’s household members cannot receive primary care in the clinic.