Vice President, People and Culture

Mac's List • Vancouver, WA

355d • $95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The YWCA Clark County is seeking a full-time, exempt Human Resources Manager to oversee various HR functions while promoting social justice and equity within the organization. This role includes managing the full-cycle hiring process, providing HR guidance to leadership, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The position emphasizes the importance of treating all individuals with respect and dignity, and it requires a strong commitment to anti-racism and social equity principles. The work schedule is Monday to Thursday, with an innovative 4-day, 32-hour work week pilot program that includes 8 hours of Company Sponsored Time on Fridays.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in a related field.
• HR certifications (SPHR, PHR, etc.) preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of experience working in the human resources field, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• 2 to 4 years of experience managing an HR department, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong ability to lead and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Ability to empower and provide positive and constructive feedback.
• Ability to maintain strong boundaries and demonstrate integrity.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong technological skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong public speaking and writing skills.
• Strong soft skills to improve efficiency and morale.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a non-profit setting.
• Knowledge of social justice issues and anti-racism principles.

Responsibilities

• Assure that participants, staff, volunteers and community partners are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background.
• Gain approval for, track, and engage in activities that meet the organization's 1% for Social Change requirement.
• Think through the lens of racial equity and its intersections with poverty.
• Incorporate the YWCA's commitment to social justice by understanding how racism, sexism, classism and other oppressions intersect and are embedded in institutions.
• Supervise two staff members: the Office Manager and People and Culture Generalist.
• Manage each step of the full-cycle hiring process.
• Review, revise, and post open position announcements.
• Support Hiring Manager through the full hiring process.
• Write and provide an offer letter to the selected candidate.
• Process reference and criminal history background checks.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure proper onboarding of new staff.
• Facilitate voluntary and/or involuntary terminations and manage all related paperwork and documentation.
• Provide, track, and process exit interview surveys to determine the reasons behind, and to improve upon, the organization's turn-over rate.
• Provide best-practices based HR guidance to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Director's HR Committee, and Board of Directors as needed and requested.
• Work directly with management team members to resolve performance impacting conflict within their teams.
• Work in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Board of Director's HR Committee to review, revise, and implement a sustainable and competitive compensation strategy.
• Work with relevant accounting staff to reconcile bills for HR related services.
• Review, evaluate, and promote appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.
• Review organizational policies, procedures, and practices relating to employment to ensure alignment with state and federal law.
• Work with internal and external resources to develop and promote effective self-care techniques for staff.
• Collect, track, and process health insurance enrollment forms during open-enrollment.
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate or as directed.
• Provide guidance and support to staff experiencing personal and/or professional conflict.
• Respond to feedback, questions, and concerns from internal and external community partners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $95,000-$100,000 annually.
• Company Sponsored Time for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees