Senior Director, Human Resources

Mission & Purpose

This position provides strategic, systems-level leadership for the Human Resources function, partnering closely with leadership in HR and across the organization to support the design, evolution, and execution of the organization's people strategy.

Personal Qualities

• A maturing disciple of Jesus Christ
• A lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind

Responsibilities

• Ensure the goals of all reporting functions align with InterVarsity’s Purpose Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, Doctrinal Basis, and Strategic Initiatives
• Serve as a strategic thought partner and builder, translating HR functions and processes into a coherent, executable people strategy in alignment with our mission and purpose
• Develop and implement strategic plan objectives and HR department strategies, goals, technologies, policies, and procedures
• Design, administer, and continuously improve InterVarsity's compensation strategy
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise, and retain qualified HR staff
• Assist in developing and managing annual HR budgets
• Communicate with others, and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

Qualifications

• Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
• Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to learn: the purpose, vision, ministries and policies of InterVarsity
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, management, business or a relevant field, a minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience, and 7 years of management experience is required
• An advanced degree in a relevant field and an HR professional certification is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing successful HR programs
• Strategic and systems thinking—the ability to diagnose root causes, see interdependencies, and design coherent people systems rather than one-off fixes
• High emotional intelligence and exceptional relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated change-management capability, including the ability to translate organizational and structural change into clear implications for individual roles
• Experience designing or redesigning HR operating models, employee relations functions, and HR Business Partner structures is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated spiritual maturity; some level of ministry experience is preferred, including in a volunteer or lay-leadership capacity (e.g., serving as a lay leader in a local church)
• Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state employment law requirements
• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and delegation
• Excellent communicator, relationship builder, and team player who is able to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, management, and members of the community
• Strong analytical skills with a high capacity for managing complexity
• Strong cross-cultural abilities, and a demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Experience in conflict resolution and mediation
• The ability to handle all matters in a confidential manner

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.