Director of People & Culture
12 days ago
Costa Mesa
Job Description Join the Leader in Brain and Mental Health At Amen Clinics Inc./Mindworks Innovations Inc. our vision is bold: to be known as the best brain and mental health company in the world. Every member of our team plays a vital role in making that vision a reality—delivering exceptional care, advancing innovation, and changing lives every day. At Amen Clinics, Inc/Mindworks Innovations Inc. we’re proud to be an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. That means every employee is also an owner—sharing in the success and growth of the organization. As part of our team, you won’t just be contributing to our mission—you’ll be building long-term value for yourself and your future. Ownership isn’t just a benefit here; it’s a mindset we bring to everything we do. Amen Clinics are outpatient health care clinics that have been providing mental wellness strategies to patients of all ages since 1989. We offer patient-first experiences and customized solutions to an array of behavioral and psychiatric conditions. Amen Clinics employs an array of healthcare professionals across our nationwide locations, including: psychiatrists, integrative physicians, nutritionists, therapists and wellness coaches. These practitioners have diverse educational backgrounds and specialties and are skilled at treating patients in the least harmful, most effective means possible. We use all the tools available to us to help make brain health happen. We believe that a better brain always leads to a better life and that achieving our mission will help to prevent and alleviate suffering, not only for individuals, but also for generations of individuals. Position Overview The Director of People & Culture is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization's people strategy while overseeing all human resources functions. This role blends strategic culture-building initiatives with operational HR excellence, ensuring that our workforce is engaged, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is both a visionary culture architect and a hands-on HR practitioner who can seamlessly move between big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Culture Development • Develop and implement comprehensive people strategies that support business objectives and foster a thriving organizational culture, • Champion employee engagement initiatives, inclusion efforts, and workplace experience programs that reinforce company values, • Partner with executive leadership to align people practices with business strategy and organizational growth, • Lead change management initiatives and guide leadership through organizational transitions, • Analyze workforce trends, metrics, and data to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement, • Oversee talent acquisition strategies and ensure effective recruitment processes that attract top-tier candidates, • Design and implement performance management systems that drive accountability and development, • Create and execute learning and development programs that build organizational capability, • Develop succession planning frameworks and leadership pipelines, • Oversee all HR operational functions including HRIS management, recordkeeping, and reporting, • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, • Manage employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution with fairness and discretion, • Develop, update, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook, • Oversee workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and leave administration (FMLA, ADA, etc.), • Oversee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and voluntary benefits, • Manage annual benefits enrollment process and serve as primary liaison with benefits brokers and vendors, • Conduct market research and salary benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation structures, • Administer compensation programs including merit increases, bonuses, and equity/ESOP (if applicable), • Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulations, • Partner with payroll vendors or internal teams to resolve discrepancies and address employee inquiries, • Ensure proper classification of employees (exempt/non-exempt, employee/contractor), • Manage payroll-related tax compliance and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1095s, etc.), • Design and oversee comprehensive new hire orientation and onboarding programs, • Ensure seamless integration of new employees into the organization and their teams, • Create memorable employee experience touchpoints throughout the employee lifecycle, • Build, lead, and develop the HR/People & Culture team (if applicable), • Delegate operational tasks effectively while maintaining accountability for outcomes Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field (Master's degree preferred), • 7+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role, • Proven experience managing full-cycle HR operations including benefits, payroll, compliance, and employee relations, • Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, etc.), • Strong understanding of benefits administration, payroll systems, and HRIS platforms, • Excellent conflict resolution and employee relations skills, • Demonstrated ability to build culture and drive employee engagement, • Strategic thinking with strong business acumen, • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) at all organizational levels, • High degree of emotional intelligence and cultural competency, • Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture while managing operational details, • Servant Leadership: Commitment to supporting and developing others, • Integrity & Confidentiality: Unwavering ethical standards and discretion, • Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, • Problem-Solving: Creative and practical approach to complex people challenges, • Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses metrics and analytics to inform strategy, • Relationship Building: Develops trust and credibility across all levels, • Change Leadership: Guides others through transitions with empathy and clarity