Alphonso Vanlow

Experience

1. HR Business Partner Director - Technology

   Healthfirst

   Mar 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   In my role, I serve as the HR Business Partner Director supporting the CIO and enterprise IT organization, leading the people strategy behind our company’s top initiative, PayDoc.I partner with technology leadership to align workforce strategy, organizational design, and change management with business priorities. My focus is ensuring transformation efforts land successfully — not just operationally, but culturally and from a talent readiness perspective.I operate at the intersection of business strategy and human capital, helping leaders navigate growth, modernization, and operating model evolution while strengthening performance and employee experience.Key Responsiblities Partner closely with the CIO and IT Leadership Team as their primary HR advisor, supporting organizational strategy, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, and readiness for change across the IT organization.Lead the people strategy for PayDoc and key enterprise initiatives, making sure transformation efforts are supported by strong talent planning, employee engagement, and practical change management so initiatives succeed beyond just technical delivery.Drive workforce planning and organizational design, helping leaders align structure, roles, and skills with business needs while preparing teams for future capabilities.Turn business priorities into people solutions, connecting strategy to performance management, development, engagement, and succession planning in ways that support delivery and long-term growth.Support leaders through change, including restructures, operating model shifts, and modernization efforts, providing guidance, communication strategy, and coaching to help teams stay focused and resilient.Strengthen employee experience and performance culture, partnering with leaders to build accountability, elevate leadership capability, and ensure employees feel supported, informed, and engaged during periods of change.

Education

• Stony Brook University

  Masters in Human Resources, Human Resources Management

  2002 — 2004