Vice President, People and Culture

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Inc. • New York, NY

7h • $160,000 - $165,000

About The Position

AS SAKHI CONTEMPLATES TEAM EXPANSION AND BROADER SERVICE DELIVERY, THE ORGANIZATION MUST ENSURE THAT ITS INTERNAL SYSTEMS EVOLVE ALONGSIDE ITS EXTERNAL AMBITIONS. SCALING A TRAUMA-INFORMED, CULTURALLY GROUNDED ORGANIZATION REQUIRES MORE THAN ADDING HEADCOUNT.

THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE WILL SERVE AS A STEWARD OF SAKHI’S INTERNAL ECOSYSTEM, ENSURING THAT EXPANSION STRENGTHENS RATHER THAN STRAINS THE ORGANIZATION’S CORE VALUES. THIS ROLE WILL HELP TRANSLATE SAKHI’S DEEPLY RELATIONAL CULTURE INTO SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS, SUPPORTING STAFF WELL-BEING, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE.

THIS POSITION WILL REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AS A MEMBER OF SAKHI’S STEERING COMMITTEE, THIS SENIOR-LEVEL ROLE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CRITICAL DECISION-MAKING THAT WILL HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR SAKHI’S EVOLUTION.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives, with at least 5 years in a leadership role that has included oversight of a division/department/unit and corresponding team
• Experience and demonstrated expertise in the not-for-profit sector, ideally working with immigrant, South Asian and/or Indo-Caribbean populations, or trauma survivors
• Track record of fostering collaborative, input-rich decision-making and building systems and infrastructure that promote clarity and cohesion
• Experience working with immigrant, South Asian and/or Indo Caribbean populations, or trauma survivors
• Dedication to equity and systems-level change
• Self-awareness, humility and the ability to lead effectively in the fore - or background, as well as the inclination to share credit
• An orientation to listen well, with empathy and curiosity that permits authentic, trusting relationship building
• Practice of kindness and care-centered leadership
• DEMONSTRATED EXPERTISE WITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN COMPLEX CONTEXTS AND ACROSS POSITIONAL POWER
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)

Nice To Haves

• Experience practicing trauma-informed care strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Steering Committee, participating in organizational strategy and  decision making
• Steward the culture of the organization through policies, communications, supportive leadership, and programs that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being
• Stay attuned to internal and external factors that impact the team
• Facilitate managers’ meetings to strengthen relationships the Leadership Team (LT)
• Lead and conduct bi-monthly manager trainings
• Liaise with external consultants on bi-annual team day
• Oversee the recruitment and selection process to attract, hire, and retain top talent including offer letters, background checks, fingerprinting, etc.
• Manage employee onboarding, training, and development to enhance skills and career growth
• Design, implement, and oversee performance management systems and process to drive employee accountability and productivity and foster goal setting and feedback
• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on performance-related matters
• Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs
• Conduct exit interviews, and with support from the Operations team, manage the overall employee off boarding process
• Conduct regular benchmarking to ensure the organization remains competitive in the job market
• Lead equity, inclusion and dignity initiatives to create a welcoming workplace for all employees which fosters a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture
• Build and maintain a trusted space for team members to engage in an open dialogue regarding their daily responsibilities, challenges, and reflections on organizational culture
• Collaborate with the LT to develop programs that are responsive to trends in employee retention, satisfaction, and engagement
• Establish best practices and procedures for addressing employee performance or behavioral challenges and counsel managers in order to resolve issues that may arise
• Serve as an Ombudsman, trusted advisor, and internal mediator for resolving internal conflict and develop policies for managing disputes and investigations in a fair and timely manner
• Ensure a safe and respectful workplace by addressing instances of harassment or discrimination
• Keep a pulse on trends and shifts in workplace culture by conducting regular employee surveys and feedback sessions
• Ensure that Sakhi complies with labor laws and relevant employment regulations, maintaining up-to-date HR policies and procedures captured and maintained in the Employee Handbook
• Conduct annual training for all team members on Handbook policies
• Communicate changes in policy, practices, and resources and endeavor to ensure that policies and practices are efficient, equitable, timely, auditable, and responsive
• Perform annual assessment of employee benefit plans and incentives and coordinate the plan renewal process to ensure quality, cost-effective plans are secured
• Support leave administration for team members
• Oversee administration and employee data management with an eye towards data security and privacy

Benefits

• Sakhi offers a generous benefits package, including unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, health and dental insurance.
• Additionally, all full-time staff have access to clinical supervision.

What This Job Offers

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