Vice President of Human Resources

MISSION:

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as the senior human resources (HR) executive and a strategic business partner to the President & CEO and Senior Leadership Team. Interacts with the Board of Directors on HR related strategies and key initiatives. This role provides the vision, leadership, and direction for all HR functions across the organization. This job is charged with building a high-performing HR team, advancing organizational culture and talent strategies, and ensuring that HR practices directly support BAC’s mission and long-term business objectives.

This leader oversees all facets of HR including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, leadership development, performance management, organizational effectiveness, compliance, HR operations, and workforce planning. The position leverages deep HR expertise and business acumen to drive organizational performance, strengthen leadership capability, implement policies and procedures, evaluate innovative approaches, and cultivate a positive, engaging, and equitable workplace.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need.

• Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
  • Serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the President & CEO and Senior Leadership Team on people strategy, organizational design, culture, and workforce priorities.
  • Leads long-range planning for HR, aligning talent strategy with organizational growth plans, mission objectives, and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluates emerging trends, legal requirements, and industry best practices to inform policy development and decision-making.
  • Provides proactive counsel on risk mitigation, employee relations matters, organizational climate, and leadership challenges.
  • Selects and coordinates the use of HR consultants, insurance brokers and carriers, pension providers, training and compensation specialists, labor counsel, and other outside professionals.
  • Strategize, negotiate and implement Collective Bargaining Agreements as the primary stakeholder for BAC, in partnership with Business Unit leaders, targeting the best interests of BAC and our customers.
• HR Team Leadership & Organizational Capability
  • Leads, mentors, and develops the HR team to deliver high-quality, strategic, and customer-focused HR services.
  • Establishes team goals, expectations, and operating standards to ensure consistent execution and continuous improvement.
  • Oversees performance, development, and succession planning across the HR function.
• Total Talent Strategy
  • Designs and leads comprehensive talent acquisition strategies that attract high-quality candidates aligned with BAC values and mission.
  • Oversees onboarding, workforce planning, leadership pipeline development, and succession planning.
  • Ensures the organization has the talent, capabilities, and structures needed for current and future success.
• Culture, Employee Experience & Engagement
  • Champions a culture of unity, accountability, empowerment, and high performance.
  • Implements proactive employee relations practices that promote trust, communication, and organizational health.
  • Leads employee engagement initiatives, leveraging data to drive improvements in the employee experience.
• Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management
  • Oversees the design and administration of innovative, competitive, and equitable compensation and benefits programs.
  • Ensures the performance management system drives meaningful feedback, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Compliance, Policy & Risk Management
  • Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations—including EEO, OFCCP, HIPAA, DCF standards, and government contracting requirements.
  • Serves as EEO Officer, Affirmative Action Officer, Business Standards Advisor, and Chief Information (Privacy) Officer.
  • Oversees preparation of required reporting and acts as primary liaison with regulatory agencies and labor counsel.
• HR Operations & Systems
  • Directs HR operations including payroll, Human Resources Management systems, records management, analytics, and reporting.
  • Drives efficiencies through process improvements, technology optimization, and data-informed decision making.
• Organizational Training & Leadership Development
  • Leads the design and delivery of training programs that build leadership capability, compliance knowledge, and workforce skills.
  • Ensures alignment between organizational needs and learning program outcomes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Provides strategic oversight, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for HR team members.
• Oversees departmental budgeting, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Ensures HR staff are equipped, trained, and empowered to meet organizational and departmental goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Ten or more years of Human Resources Generalist experience includes payroll processing, compensation, AAP, talent acquisition, benefits, training, and HR policy
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a HR Leadership position with a team of 3 or more professionals
• Must have experience in the development, execution and on-going management of HR talent management strategy
• An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may suffice for the above requirements
• Must satisfy Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements
• Must have a valid Driver’s license, have a clean driving record (verified by Motor Vehicle Report screening) and reliable transportation
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in human resources or related field
• Demonstrated results delivery through project management and leadership skills across multiple functional areas
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) or other nationally recognized HR certification
• Government Contracting experience
• Experience with Unions

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of HR principles involved in human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Advanced knowledge of HR laws and regulations
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite, Human Resources Management applications, Applicant Tracking applications and applicable department/organization specific software
• Skill in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
• Ability to strategically and tactically evaluate, develop, and implement HR programs and initiatives
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program related laws and regulations and establish necessary work processes and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met
• Ability to lead and motivate others to achieve goals
• Ability to meet or exceed established performance goals and monitoring standards
• Ability to handle confidential employment information with tact and discretion
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of area and overnight travel may be expected.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Must be authorized to access and work on government installations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position works primarily in an office setting. Tasks may involve extended periods of time sitting at a workstation and utilizing a keyboard. This position may have some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Occasionally it involves some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, or standing. These activities can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes). General incidental outdoor exposure may occur infrequently.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.

Availability: Full-Time/Exempt

Benefits:

• Medical insurance is offered.
• Free Dental and Vision insurance for employees.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Additional programs include company paid term life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan on the first of the month following their date of hire. Employer match is 50% of the first 8% contributed by employee.
• Supplemental voluntary life and AD&D insurance is available.
• Additional Supplemental benefits are available including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible for performance bonus plans.
• Eligible for 401k Profit-Sharing program.

Accepting applications until positions filled…

Applications may be completed through our website: https://bacbrevard.com/

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Brevard Achievement Center

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