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Job Juncture

Vice President, People and Culture

Job Juncture, New York, New York, United States

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Location:

Brooklyn, New York Work Model:

On-site with hybrid flexibility Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer

Company Overview A mission-driven and rapidly growing provider of addiction recovery and behavioral health services is seeking an exceptional Vice President, People and Culture to join its executive leadership team. The organization is known for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care with strong community impact. With multiple locations and an ambitious expansion plan, this is an opportunity for a strategic HR leader to help shape culture, talent strategy, and organizational growth in a deeply meaningful sector.

Position Summary The Vice President, People and Culture will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team. This leader will be responsible for setting the overall HR strategy, building scalable systems, strengthening culture, and ensuring HR operations support both mission and growth goals. The ideal candidate brings a balance of high-level strategy and hands‑on execution, strong leadership capability, experience in regulated environments, and a deep passion for the behavioral health and recovery field.

Spanish fluency and a strong connection to mission‑driven work are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with organizational mission and long‑term goals

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership

Lead talent acquisition for clinical, operational, and corporate roles

Build and develop a high‑performing HR team

Oversee employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, HRIS systems, and compliance

Champion a values‑based culture that supports employee engagement and retention

Drive workforce planning to support expansion across multiple sites

Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including those specific to behavioral health and human services

Use HR data and analytics to inform decision making and improve HR processes

Act as a change leader during periods of growth, restructuring, and organizational evolution

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience

Background in behavioral health, human services, healthcare, or another regulated mission‑driven environment

Spanish fluency is a significant plus

Proven ability to build or scale an HR function in a growing organization

Experience working with a diverse workforce and multilingual communities

Strong leadership and decision‑making ability

Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills

Ability to partner closely with senior executives and influence at all levels

High integrity, emotional intelligence, and alignment with the mission of recovery and community support

Compensation and Benefits Overview

High-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Exceptional pension program with employer contributions, providing employees with long‑term financial security and the potential for earlier retirement

Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Additional benefits such as commuter support, life insurance, and disability coverage

This package is considered one of the strongest in the behavioral health and nonprofit sector and is a major draw for candidates seeking both mission‑driven work and long‑term stability.

Equal Opportunity Commitment My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including bilingual candidates and those who are passionate about behavioral health, recovery, and community impact.

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