Vice President Human Resources

Pioneer Human Services • Seattle, WA

4d • $232,000 - $297,000 • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services! We are currently looking for a Vice President of Human Resources with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent and 10 years’ progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience leading and managing HR operations in a complex, multi-site organization.
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or other senior-level HR certification.
• Strategic acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into people strategy.
• Strong command of labor law, risk management, and organizational safety compliance.
• Proven ability to foster trust, lead through influence, and develop high-performing teams.
• Data-driven decision-maker with excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Inclusive leadership style that promotes equity, accountability, and collaboration.
• Advises senior leaders, integrates HR into enterprise strategy, and drives measurable outcomes.
• Develops efficient HR processes, policy frameworks, and continuous improvement systems.
• Manages conflict resolution, disciplinary practices, and employee engagement strategies.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work with ambiguity and changing conditions and priorities.
• Effectively manages change throughout the organization, including program expansion, changes or closures.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use MS Word applications and other programs related to budgeting and data metrics/visualization.

Nice To Haves

• Background in healthcare, behavioral health, criminal justice reentry or nonprofit services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on workforce strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and execute an integrated multi-year HR strategic plan aligned with mission priorities, operational needs, and workforce trends.
• Champion a high-performance, equity-driven culture of accountability, innovation, and engagement.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to the organization and contributes to governance reporting as needed.
• Lead recruitment strategy for clinical, operational, leadership, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Implement modern sourcing practices, employer branding, internal mobility, and onboarding strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Collaborate on workforce planning and forecasting with finance and program leaders.
• Design and deliver leadership development, manager training, and learning experiences that build bench strength and career pathways.
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• Foster employee engagement, implement engagement strategies and programs, feedback mechanisms, and culture-building programs that reflect the organization's mission and values.
• Oversee design, administration, and communication of compensation structures and employee benefit programs.
• Lead annual market benchmarking, salary structure updates, and pay equity audits.
• Evaluate and implement incentive and recognition mechanisms tied to business and individual performance.
• Ensure HR systems, data integrity, and process efficiency across the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state (WA), and industry-specific labor laws and employment regulations.
• Oversee employee relations, workplace investigations, and risk mitigation in collaboration with legal and compliance partners.
• Integrate DEIB principles into hiring, learning, leadership, employee experience, and other related programs and policies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to advance organizational equity goals and monitor progress.
• Provide executive oversight for organizational safety governance regarding the development and execution of a corporate-wide safety strategy aligned with regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and Pioneer’s mission.
• Partner with PHS Divisions and support functions to align safety systems, data reporting, and infrastructure— including a comprehensive Safety Program, oversight of safety committees, incident reporting and management, and Worker’s Compensation.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by integrating safety standards into policies, training, and organization-wide accountability practices.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team including functional leaders in talent acquisition, organizational development, HR operations, benefits, and employee relations.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and leadership development within the HR department.

Benefits

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive