HR Director [HT-934152]

NEWSOM EYE

HR DIRECTOR

THE PERSON

Are you a proactive strategic human resources leader who thrives in a high-performance fast-moving environment Do you believe in the power of data technology and curiosity to modernize HR processes and build high-performing teams If youre looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a respected rapidly growing physician-led organization committed to excellence in patient care we want to talk to you!

Does this sound like you

• Grounded and Professional: Youre composed under pressure consistently trustworthy and know when to be discreet and when transparency matters most. Youre resilient and solutions-focusednever reactive or dramatic.
• Systems-Oriented: You naturally build structure process and people development into everything you do.
• Clear and Direct Communicator: Youre honest straightforward and open to feedback. You dont gatekeep knowledgeyou build organizational capability by sharing what you know.
• Resourceful and Growth-Oriented: Driven by curiosity and continuous improvement you ask the right questions and back them up with thoughtful results-focused solutions. Youre not afraid to challenge the status quo when a better way is possible.
• Accountable and Action-Oriented: You take ownership follow through and make things happenwithout excuses.
• People-Centered Business-Aligned: You care deeply about peoplebut always in service of performance retention and building a strong capable organization. Youre trusted by leadership because you solve problems with clarity and impactnot emotion.

Youre someone who wants to build something meaningful. You thrive on fresh ideas doing things the right way and creating a culture of excellence through hiring coaching training and accountability. Helping others grow and succeed is what drives you. Apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The HR Director will build and lead a hands-on scalable HR functionshaping how we hire develop and support our team as we grow across locations. This role balances strategic leadership with day-to-day execution and may evolve into a larger team over time.

Responsibilities include the following focus areas:

People Strategy & Culture

• Build and lead a high-impact HR function aligned with growth goals.
• Drive a high-performance values-driven culture across all locations.
• Advise leadership on performance feedback and complex personnel matters.
• Support organization design change management and intentional culture scaling.
• Proactively manage employee relations to reduce turnover and build trust.
• Partner with leadership including the COO and accounting to ensure consistent communication documentation evaluation and alignment on all compensation decisions.

Operations Systems & Compliance

• Ensure consistent compliant hiring and termination practices.
• Modernize and streamline HR processes (recruiting onboarding performance offboarding).
• Ensure rigorous employee documentation practices and partner with legal resources when needed to manage risk and compliance.
• Standardize HR policies across locations while allowing for operational nuance.
• Build scalable HR infrastructure with strong documentation and compliance.
• Leverage HR tech and dashboards to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead hiring efforts focused on culture fit skill and motivation especially for clinical and physician roles.
• Own employment negotiations and collaborate on role design and performance expectations.
• Work closely with department leaders to ensure thorough onboarding continuous evaluation and ongoing employee training.
• Oversee coaching and development programs that support business needs.
• Foster a learning culture and growth mindset across the organization.
• Build train and develop the HR team to support long-term growth.

** This is a full-time in-person position based in Tampa FL with regular travel to other office locations and some evening and weekend flexibility required. **

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5 years of senior HR leadership including strategic partnership with executive teams
• Experience supporting or leading HR in a multi-site fast-growing organization
• Proven track record of modernizing HR systems and processes
• Strong negotiation coaching and communication skills

Preferred

• Proven ability to build or significantly transform an HR function
• Experience navigating founder-led family-owned or entrepreneur-driven environments
• Proficient in using HR systems data and dashboards to inform decision-making
• Experience in physician or clinical recruiting
• SHRM-CP/SCP or similar HR certification

Desired

• Experience with budgeting and cost-conscious people strategies

THE COMPANY Newsom Eye

Newsom Eye led by renowned surgeon T. Hunter Newsom MD is a nationally recognized ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive eye care including cataract LASIK glaucoma retina oculoplastic treatments and advanced contact lens fittings. Over 24 years the practice has grown from 5 to 250 staff expanded through multiple acquisitions and operates three AAAHC-accredited surgery centers along with multiple locations in Sebring South Tampa Carrollwood Brooksville and Gainesville. Newsom Eye also offers annual Refractive and Glaucoma Ophthalmology Fellowships and Optometric Residencies to train future physicians which are part of a formal National Match Day process. Known for advanced technology patient-centered care and surgical excellence Newsom Eye is a leading ophthalmology practice in Florida.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Step into a key leadership role where your impact on people culture and growth strategy is valued and visible
• Help build and scale an HR function that supports a documented 10-year plan to triple the size of the practice
• Join a top 1% nationally recognized ophthalmology practice with a 24-year legacy of innovation and excellence
• Collaborate in an open-office environment that encourages transparency shared ownership and smart decision-making
• Work alongside motivated growth-minded professionals who are aligned around clear values and high performance
• Partner with a physician-led leadership team that is strategic financially strong and future-focused
• Play a critical role in hiring developing and retaining top-tier talent including the next generation of surgeons
• Lead the charge in modernizing HR practices introducing smart systems and aligning people strategies with business outcomes
• Be part of a mission-driven organization thats committed to delivering life-changing patient outcomes and building great careers

Core Values

1. Treat EVERYONE like your Mom: No one thing is more critical to our success than the way we interact with and treat our patients. We must listen to and understand what our patients value and what they need and deliver it.
2. BELIEVE in the Newsom Eye Experience: We are a team everyones contributions are significant (No one person is bigger than the team). Take pride in each part of the experience and aspire to help others. We are all in 100% or nothing. Everyone contributes. It takes everyone to make the experience. Our reputation is our future.
3. Be the BEST: We are a company with the best people who do the right thing. Everyday we provide patients with life changing experiences. We must continually challenge ourselves and stretch our capabilities.
4. CHALLENGE the Status Quo: Be present embrace change. Be willing and looking for ways to do our jobs better. We are pioneers in eye care and innovators in surgery.
5. Make it HAPPEN!: Have a sense of urgency to make sure patients expectations are met. Foster the whatever it takes mentality. Always be willing to do more.

Benefits: Medical Dental In-Practice Vision Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Accident Recovery Life Insurance 401k and PTO

Salary: $135000$150000 annually commensurate with experience

If you are looking for a unique opportunity to continue your career with a company that excels in a high-impact environment we want to talk with you! Apply today!

JOB CODE: Newsom Eye