VP of Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Affirms and develops comprehensive human resources strategies, systems, practices, plans and programs, including recruitment and retention, performance feedback, goal setting, pay for performance, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, organizational planning, workforce planning and analysis, succession planning, staff learning and development, total rewards and recognition, employee relations and legal compliance, which result in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Stabilizes the HR function, develops, retains and attracts strong HR talent, and builds a strong rhythm, best practice, procedures, and culture for the HR team.
• Ensures the Human Resources strategic and tactical initiatives are aligned with the Y’s mission, vision and goals.
• Collaborates with and provides counsel to the President/CEO and senior leadership regarding strategic people initiatives, program development and operational issues impacting the employees of the YMCA.
• Streamlines HR operations, practices and procedures, reduces manual processes, and drives efficiencies through system consolidations, template development, and use of AI.
• Learns and manages the Human Resources team; hires, develops and directly manages the Human Resources department staff.
• Ensures strong succession planning and opportunities for career development within the Human Resources team.
• Develops, implements and ensures achievement of the Human Resources department goals, outcomes, budget and operations; drives measurement, outcome evaluation and continuous quality improvement of all Human Resources projects, activities and services.
• Models for the organization highly refined skills in critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, risk assessment and prevention, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, integration, stewardship, team building and development of leadership at all levels.
• Represents the YMCA locally, regionally and nationally, inside and outside the organization. Actively engages in advocacy for the Y in support of goals.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related field (Advanced degree is desirable).
• Minimum 8 - 10 years of progressive human resources executive management experience.
• Demonstrated competency and experience in managing all aspects of HR (e.g., employee relations, learning and development, recruitment/staffing, onboarding, employee services and compliance, benefits, HR systems, etc.).
• Demonstrated competence in building and leading an effective and cohesive HR team.
• Experience leading within an environment undergoing transformational change.
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must possess an appropriate balance between the strategic and tactical aspects of HR and have the vision for where the organization is going and how to get there.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills with an ability to balance assertiveness with diplomacy.
• Specific depth in organizational development, leadership, diversity & inclusion, change management, coaching, compensation & benefits strategy, talent management, succession planning, learning and organizational effectiveness.
• A highly refined sense of cultural competence and awareness, as well as a proven effectiveness and ease in communicating within a multicultural environment.
• An understanding of the importance and value of diversity that recognizes and embraces the differences that arise from varying backgrounds, life experiences, beliefs, and perspectives.
• A passion for our mission supporting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility and possesses the ability to impel others to share in our commitment.
• Proven experience in handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Competency in variety of Windows-based programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and HR platforms (e.g., employee benefits, absences, etc.).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
• Strong strategic planning skills including execution expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with attracting and developing high performance teams and a positive culture.
• The ability to partner and provide strategic level input to senior leadership and the ability to influence others at all levels of the organization.