SVP, People
Overview As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the hospital and healthier at home. It takes a village of passionate and tenacious innovators to revolutionize an industry and support individuals living with a chronic disease to fulfill our purpose of creating More Lives, Better Lived. Does this sound like you? Showing Up Somatus Strong We foster an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and innovation at every level. Our values bring our mission to life and serve as the DNA for every decision we make: Authenticity: We believe in real dialogue. In any interaction, with patients, partners, vendors, or our teammates, we are true to who we are, say what we mean, and mean what we say. Collaboration: We appreciate what every person at Somatus brings to the table and believe that together we can do and achieve more. Empowerment: We make sure every voice gets heard and all ideas are considered, especially when it comes to our patients’ lives or our partners’ best interests. Innovation: We relentlessly look for ways to improve upon the status quo to continuously deliver new solutions. Tenacity: We see challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement — especially when new solutions will make a difference for our patients and partners. Showing Up for You We offer more than 25 Health, Growth, and Wealth Work Perks to help teammates learn, grow, and be the best version of themselves, including: Subsidized, personal healthcare coverage (medical, dental vision) Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) Professional Development, CEU, and Tuition Reimbursement Curated Wellness Benefits supporting teammates physical and mental well-being Community engagement opportunities And more! Are you a strategic, scrappy change agent who thrives on transformation and elevating the Teammate experience – or better yet – turning obstacles into opportunities? Do you have an insatiable curiosity to uncover what’s working, what’s not, and how to pioneer meaningful change? At Somatus, we’re entering a exciting visionary phase of growth: a time of reflection, renewal, and reinvention. We’re not afraid to acknowledge past lessons learned and growing pains. Best of all- You won’t need to convince our leadership of the power of culture – our CEO is already leading with it. This SVP, People position is a rare opportunity to build on that momentum and shape the future of the voice and experience for our Teammates: the heart of our company. We refer to our employees as Teammates, and we treat them as such. It’s more than a title; it’s how we work, support one another, and show up for our mission. This isn’t a role where you’ll do the same thing every day or step into a fully refined environment. We want someone who doesn’t believe culture - and people-building - is a side project, instead a catalyst for forward-thinking performance, belonging, diversity, and growth. You’ll be shaping the culture in real time – building, evolving, and scaling programs that make Somatus a place where our Teammates feel connected, empowered, and proud to work. You’ll lead with empathy and data, driving initiatives that elevate engagement, performance, and leadership across the organization. You’ll be the architect of a people strategy that drives performance, fosters accountability, and creates a culture where Teammates feel heard, valued, and inspired. Responsibilities The Impact You’ll Make: The Impact You’ll Make: Strategic People Leadership, Improvement & Change Champion Somatus’ vision to be a best-in-class employer by deeply understanding Teammate sentiment – including celebrating wins, identifying pain points, and uncovering development needs – and translating these insights into actionable strategies with the executive team. Build and scale HR infrastructure, compensation frameworks, and strategic programs that elevate the function and support organizational growth Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within HR, leveraging advanced human capital analytics to improve efficiency, enhance Teammate experience, and drive measurable outcomes. Driving a Positive and Teammate-Centric Culture Ignite organizational and talent development efforts focused on engagement, culture, performance, learning and leadership development to support continuous evolution. Design and implement performance and talent management systems that empower individuals and teams, aligning their work with Somatus’ mission and values. Partner with leadership to build robust succession planning and leadership development programs that ensure a strong internal talent pipeline. Develop innovative strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent, adapting to the dynamic needs of the business. Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through intentional programs that foster a vibrant, high-performing workforce. Guide change management initiatives that support rapid growth, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with strategic goals. Executive Partnership & Culture Building Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives to accelerate growth and performance. Work side-by-side with senior leaders to cultivate a high-performance culture through clear goal-setting, accountability, and outcome-driven execution. Lead cross-functional HR initiatives, including People Operations, Total Rewards, and organizational development, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and delivering consistent, scalable results. HR Business Partners Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners who are embedded in the business, providing strategic guidance and driving talent outcomes. Partner with HRBPs to deliver human capital planning, Teammate relations, and organizational design solutions that align with business strategy. Talent Acquisition & Attraction Lead a high-impact talent acquisition function that anticipates workforce needs and deploys agile recruiting strategies to support growth. Collaborate with the marketing team to build a compelling employer brand that positions Somatus as a top destination for healthcare talent. Drive a scalable, high-volume recruitment engine focused on healthcare professionals, emphasizing speed, quality, and predictability. People Operations & Analytics Shape HR systems, processes, and reporting to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and a seamless user experience. Leverage actionable, data-rich insights on key HR metrics, such as engagement, retention, and rewards, to inform leadership decisions and tell an impactful story. Ensure HRIS platforms provide real-time analytics that support strategic talent planning and business outcomes. Total Rewards Develop and execute a competitive Total Rewards strategy aligned with Somatus’ business goals, including market-based compensation, equity, and incentive programs. Lead executive compensation and incentive design to reinforce performance and align with strategic priorities. Qualifications What’s W e’re Looking For A versatile and visionary people leader – At least 15 years of HR leadership experience, with proven success in various HR disciplines, including talent management, total rewards, and Teammate engagement. Experience developing and leading high-performing HR teams, fostering productive environments, and continuously improving the HR function to meet the evolving needs of the organization. A culture shaper with conviction – A passion and tenacity for building inclusive, values-driven environments where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best mission-centric work. You’ll leverage this passion to strategically embed culture into systems, behaviors, and leadership practices to create a best place to work and ensure the culture scales with the organization. A scaling strategist – Previous SVP-level experience within healthcare services or a similar high-growth, decentralized organization is strongly preferred; proven experience with a track record of scaling teams beyond 1,500 team members. A momentum-driven maven – Demonstrated track record of implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive measurable business results in fast-paced, rapidly growing environments. A strategic and savvy influencer – Strategic HR leader with the ability to advise and collaborate with senior leaders to achieve business objectives through effective HR strategies, operations, and tactics while building relationships, influencing decisions, and driving cultural change across diverse, geographically distributed teams. A builder in motion – Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive HR strategies, including talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, organizational design, and culture transformation. A storyteller of data and key insights – Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and optimize human capital outcomes. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Somatus, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. J-18808-Ljbffr
