People & Culture Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a novel national public health organization comprised of a multidisciplinary team of population and public health experts with backgrounds in infectious disease, public health, emergency medicine, primary care, cardiology, pediatrics, psychiatry, community health work (CHW), nursing and advanced practice pharmacy. We work nearly exclusively with underrepresented communities, fundamentally addressing health-care disparities and the social determinants of health (SDoH) that have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the following :

• People experiencing homelessness
• Indigenous communities
• Immigrant communities
• Rural communities
• BIPoC communities
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• Justice-impacted communities

The WEA team is diverse, inclusive, and nimble enough to assemble teams of healthcare professionals within days using our proven local staff recruitment models to address population health crises and communicable disease outbreaks. The WEA team’s partnership model is collaborative and allows hospitals, health jurisdictions, state / local government agencies to provide timely care using equity-based strategies for individuals and marginalized communities.

Requirements :

Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer, the People & Culture Manager provides leadership in developing and implementing strategic human resources initiatives that align with WEA’s mission, values, and organizational goals.

This position plays a critical role in driving employee engagement, streamlining HR procedures, and overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts across multiple program sites. The People & Culture Manager ensures that WEA remains compliant, mission-aligned, and a great place to work—one where staff feel valued, supported, and connected to the organization’s purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Employee Development & Retention

Compliance & HR Administration

Culture & DEI Leadership

Key Responsibilities

Essential Skills and Qualifications :

Leadership & Oversight : Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee complex program activities.

Regulatory Compliance : Deep understanding of state and federal public health regulations and grant requirements.

Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop innovative approaches to communicable disease response.

Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders.

Analytical Skills : Strong data analysis, program evaluation, and reporting capabilities.

Project Management : Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure program goals are achieved.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education

Experience

Preferred Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of California labor laws and multi-state HR compliance.