Buena Vista Health & Recovery CentersVice President, Human Resources
May. 2020 - Apr. 2021Scottsdale, Arizona, United StatesBuena Vista is licensed as a 3.7 ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) detox campus. ASAM utilizes a detailed set of criteria for the level of care provided, and Buena Vista is at the top of the ASAM criteria scale. A new, start-up company looking to expand its presence in the Arizona treatment center market sought an experienced, success focused executive to transform the human resource function.
Executive responsibility to build, develop, implement and oversee the human resources organization, including payroll, talent, staffing, onboarding, benefits, compensation, employee relations, organization effectiveness, compliance, and all aspects of company culture.
▪ Achieved 100% employment related compliance with all regulatory requirements for licensing and operating new and ongoing treatment center facilities.
▪ Developed and established policies and procedures across the company for employees, ensuring an engaged employee population with clear expectations and consistent information regarding the employee-employer relationship.
▪ Negotiated a benefits program reducing costs for both employees and the company and implementing an online benefits management platform at no cost to the company.
▪ Created a performance management system and annual process for employees and leaders to review, assess and manage employee goals and performance.
▪ Built and implemented compensation management program, including job analysis, market pricing, salary structure, and pay ranges.
▪ Launched and managed culture change to drive a new operating model.
▪ Delivered executive leadership consulting and coaching to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team, overseeing executive hiring, development, and organization development.