Chief People and Culture Officer - Habitat For Humanity

Another Source•Renton, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Another Source is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties to find their next Chief People & Culture Officer. This role offers a unique opportunity to build something that matters, serving as a strategic, business-minded people leader during an exciting chapter of growth. The Chief People & Culture Officer will report directly to the CEO and serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, shaping culture, organizational design, leadership development, talent strategy, employee engagement, and change management. Habitat is evolving its people practices and organizational infrastructure to support its next chapter, and this leader will play a key role in strengthening internal communications to connect employees to the organization's mission. The role operates at the intersection of a mission-driven nonprofit and the operational complexities of real estate development, construction, and retail, aiming to remove barriers to affordable homeownership and create thriving communities. This is a hybrid opportunity with four days onsite each week in Renton, Washington.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible human resources generalist experience.
At least three years of management-level experience.
Demonstrated expertise in recruiting, succession planning, organization design and development, change management, and leadership and talent development.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective internal and organizational communication strategies.
Ability to translate complex or sensitive organizational information into clear, accessible communication for employees at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to build alignment and facilitate effective communication across functions, departments, and organizational levels.
Experience leading senior professionals and providing executive oversight to functions outside your primary area of technical expertise.
Ability to effectively lead and support subject-matter experts, establish strategic direction, and hold functional leaders accountable for results.
Strong business and organizational acumen.
High level of integrity and discretion with the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Experience developing and implementing programs that strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Personal commitment to the mission of Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Work within real estate development, construction, and/or retail environments.
Nonprofit experience, including working with a board of directors.
An HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

Drive the development and implementation of strategic People & Culture initiatives and organizational communication strategies.
Strengthen employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and connection to Habitat’s mission.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
Shape workplace culture, organizational design, talent strategy, employee engagement, change management, and internal communications.
Ensure employees receive clear, consistent, timely, and meaningful communication about organizational priorities, decisions, changes, and opportunities.
Provide executive leadership and strategic alignment for the Marketing & Communications function.
Design a comprehensive People & Culture strategy aligned with organizational strategy.
Develop and lead an organization-wide internal communication strategy.
Strengthen communication across departments and levels of the organization by creating effective mechanisms for two-way communication, employee feedback, and leadership visibility.
Integrate internal communication with employee engagement, culture, change management, and organizational development initiatives.
Provide communication leadership during periods of organizational change.
Champion Habitat’s values and reinforce a strong connection between its people, mission, and impact.
Develop and drive employer branding efforts.
Oversee performance systems and processes.
Collaborate with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to design organizational structures.
Oversee a total rewards philosophy, including compensation and benefits programs.
Lead change management efforts.
Establish human resource objectives consistent with organizational mission, strategy, and goals.
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, staffing, compensation, benefits, training, career development, employee relations, retention, and HR record-keeping.
Lead the design and development of staff training.
Improve, administer, and ensure compliance with human resources policies and practices.
Lead, motivate, and develop a strong People & Culture team of HR and Safety professionals.
Ensure workplace safety and compliance with OSHA standards and other legal and safety regulations.
Provide coaching, counseling, and guidance to staff and leaders regarding the workplace environment, employee relations, and effective communication.
Provide executive leadership and oversight for Marketing & Communications.
Provide regular People & Culture and other relevant functional updates to the Habitat Board.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$75 per month Wellness Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan with dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of annual salary with 100% vesting after six months
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Verizon Wireless discount
25% Habitat Store discount
15 vacation days per year
11 paid holidays
7 sick days per year
Up to 3 days for bereavement (or 5 days if out-of-state travel is required)
Jury Duty Leave
Professional Reimbursement: $1,500–$3,000 annually depending on length of service
30 dedicated training hours for skill-building and career advancement