Vice President (VP) of Human Resources – Remote, Hybrid, or On-Site

Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, The IMA Group is a national company with employees in 42 states. The IMA Group is a leader in evaluation services and clinical research. IMA’s Evaluation Services Division focuses on high-quality medical and psychological evaluations and ancillary services, including speech and language evaluations, X-rays, Labs, etc. Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private carriers and corporations. The Clinical Research Division conducts site-based phase II-IV trials in its 16 Clinical Research locations. Since 1990, our mission has been to enhance the livelihood and productivity of individuals and organizations while fostering a positive, inclusive culture that values growth, innovation and teamwork. IMA is backed by Centre Partners http://www.centrepartners.com/, a Private Equity investment firm. Position: The Vice President (VP) of Human Resources will serve as the senior People leader for The IMA Group. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, this executive will architect and execute IMA's People strategy across a complex, multi-state, multi-division workforce and will play a pivotal role supporting M&A activities as the company continues to grow. The VP will lead a team of 15+ professionals supporting 950+ employees and 3000+ Independent Contractors. Location: Preferred location in the Northeast (NY/NJ/PA), Southeast, or Central time zone. This position can be remote, hybrid, or located in one of our offices. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic vision and operational execution. The VP of HR will own: Full-cycle talent acquisition and workforce planning Employee relations and HR business partner functions Policy development, deployment, and compliance (including URAC, SOC 1, SOC 2, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements) Provider credentialing Total rewards, benefit administration, and open enrollment HR data, analytics, and reporting Workplace safety, loss prevention, and workers' compensation Training and development Onboarding and retention programs M&A diligence and integration of acquired companies Pay: Base salary of $180,000 - $220,000, commensurate with experience and location plus annual performance bonus and an equity participation package, offering the opportunity to become a shareholder in a privately held, PE-backed company. IMA offers a full benefit package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, 401(k), +++. Required: 10-15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role Demonstrated experience as a strategic HR partner to C-Suite and senior executives Proven track record managing HR in a multi-state, distributed workforce Experience in healthcare, medical services, or a highly regulated industry Hands-on HRIS management experience (Paycom experience a strong plus) Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law and HR compliance Experience leading employee relations, including investigations and conflict resolution Strong benefits administration and total rewards experience Preferred: Prior experience working in a Private Equity/Venture Capital backed business with an ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Experience with provider credentialing in a medical services organization Familiarity with HIPAA and privacy requirements Experience supporting M&A activity or organizational integrations SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities. #LI-RC1 #LI-REMOTE #LI-HYBRID