Vice President, Human Resources

Kennedy Care

. Set and execute HR strategy across all entities and serve as an executive advisor to the CEO and CFO .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy execution, talent acquisition, and compliance management across multi-state operations. Proven ability to lead HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance in dynamic environments.

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HR Strategy ExecutionTalent Acquisition LeadershipCompensation And Benefits StrategyEmployment Law KnowledgeSHRM-SCP Or SPHR Certification

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Hard Skills

HRIS ManagementATS ManagementLMS ManagementBudget ManagementWage And Hour ComplianceEmployee Engagement ProgramsPerformance ManagementAI-Enabled Tools EvaluationMulti-State ComplianceClinical HR Leadership

Soft Skills

Exceptional Interpersonal SkillsStrong Communication SkillsLeadership And Team Inspiration

Tools & Technologies

HR Technology StackEVV IntegrationPayroll Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

Home HealthHome CarePersonal CareMedicaid-Funded SettingsVA-Funded SettingsEOS Exposure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and execute HR strategy across all entities and serve as an executive advisor to the CEO and CFO
Lead talent acquisition through the Manager of Talent Acquisition Services, owning hiring outcomes for high-volume direct care, clinical, and leadership roles
Own compensation, benefits strategy, and the annual renewal, including ACA compliance for a variable-hour workforce
Ensure home care wage-and-hour compliance, including overtime, paid travel time, mileage, and worker classification
Maintain multi-state compliance, handbooks, exclusion screening, workers’ compensation, and unemployment programs
Own the HR technology stack, including HRIS, ATS, and LMS, and its integration with scheduling, EVV, and payroll
Lead evaluation and rollout of AI-enabled tools that improve efficiency and the employee and client experience
Build engagement, retention, performance management, and leadership development programs
Lead the people side of growth, including acquisitions and new-state expansion
Participate in EOS Level 10 meetings and own HR Rocks and scorecards
Serve as the executive escalation point for after-hours employee crises
Report to the CFO and lead human resources across four entities
Travel up to 25% to offices and service locations, including occasional overnight travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
MBA or relevant master’s preferred
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years as a VP-HR or senior HR leader
Experience developing and managing a departmental budget
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Proven track record of people strategies that deliver results
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to lead and inspire HR teams in a dynamic environment
Preferred: HR leadership in home health, home care, or personal care, ideally in Medicaid- or VA-funded settings
Preferred: Leading HR for a distributed, field-based workforce across three or more states
Exposure to EOS
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
401(k)
Unlimited PTO
Six Paid Holidays per year
Remote flexibility
Seat at the executive table with real influence on company direction
Mission-driven work that directly supports quality care for clients and families