VP of Human Resources

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

About The Position

YGS seeks a Vice President of Human Resources to work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute HR plans and strategies across the Association, its branches, and departments. The VP will drive organizational and cultural change and oversee delivery of HR services to employees. In partnership with senior leadership, the VP will help translate the organization’s vision into an actionable strategy and fulfill assigned financial and operational objectives. The role calls for an ethical, collaborative executive who can motivate, communicate, and influence at every level. The VP serves on the President/CEO’s senior leadership team and leads the Human Resources department, including its staff, goals, budget, operations, and continuous improvement. The role encompasses organizational and workforce planning, talent acquisition and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, learning and development, inclusion, succession planning, compliance, and HR systems and processes. The VP also represents the YMCA locally, regionally, and nationally and advocates for the organization. This is a full-time position. The support center is staffed seven days a week, and its operating hours match branch hours; evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. Travel is primarily local, with out-of-area and overnight travel expected up to 20%. Target compensation is $170,000–$200,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; an advanced degree is desirable.
8–10 years of progressive human resources executive management experience.
Demonstrated competency and experience managing HR functions such as employee relations, learning and development, recruitment and staffing, onboarding, employee services and compliance, benefits, and HR systems.
Experience building and leading an effective, cohesive HR team.
Experience leading in an environment undergoing transformational change.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to balance strategic and tactical HR responsibilities and develop a vision for organizational direction and execution.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills, balancing assertiveness with diplomacy.
Depth in organizational development, leadership, diversity and inclusion, change management, coaching, compensation and benefits strategy, talent management, succession planning, learning, and organizational effectiveness.
Cultural competence and awareness, including effectiveness communicating in multicultural environments and understanding and valuing differences in backgrounds, life experiences, beliefs, and perspectives.
Commitment to the YMCA mission of supporting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and ability to engage others in that commitment.
Proven experience handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
Competency with Windows-based programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and HR platforms such as employee benefits and absence systems.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across social and economic segments and a record of building authentic, constructive relationships.
Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis.
Experience attracting and developing high-performance teams and a positive culture.
Ability to partner with senior leadership, provide strategic-level input, and influence people throughout the organization.
Ability to build partnerships, collaborate across groups, influence and negotiate, delegate effectively, and build stakeholder support.
Track record of generating growth, setting and achieving targets, improving performance based on feedback, benchmarking against industry practices, and improving community experience in alignment with the organization’s mission.
People management and development skills, including directing staff, coaching, seeking and providing feedback, and supporting development.
Ability to facilitate change, adapt, build consensus, and lead organizational transition and transformation.
Ability to communicate and execute a short- and long-term organizational vision, build relationships, and work through political barriers.
Applicants and employees must comply with abuse prevention, training, reporting, and mandated reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations across language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, and other dimensions.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Assess, develop, and implement comprehensive HR strategies, systems, practices, plans, and programs covering recruitment and retention, performance feedback, goal setting, pay for performance, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, organizational and workforce planning, succession planning, staff learning and development, total rewards and recognition, employee relations, and legal compliance.
Stabilize the HR function; develop, retain, and attract HR talent; and establish effective rhythms, best practices, procedures, and culture for the HR team.
Align HR strategic and tactical initiatives with the YMCA’s mission, vision, and goals, and advise the President/CEO and senior leaders on strategic people initiatives, program development, and employee-related operational issues.
Streamline HR operations and procedures, reduce manual processes, and improve efficiency through system consolidation, template development, and AI use.
Serve as a culture ambassador, manage employee resource groups, and champion employees.
Serve on the President/CEO’s senior leadership team and collaborate with organizational leaders to advance the Association’s mission and goals under a sustainable business model.
Contribute to evaluation and adjustment of the sustainable business model from financial and workforce perspectives.
Assess organizational culture and recommend and implement changes that strengthen the diverse workforce and advance the YMCA’s mission and values.
Lead and manage the HR team, including hiring, developing, and directly managing department staff and ensuring succession planning and career development opportunities.
Develop and implement HR department goals, outcomes, budget, and operations; measure results, evaluate outcomes, and continuously improve HR projects, activities, and services.
Model critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, risk assessment and prevention, collaboration, inclusion, integration, stewardship, team building, and leadership development.
Represent the YMCA locally, regionally, and nationally, inside and outside the organization, and engage in advocacy in support of its goals.
Ensure staff are appropriately screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.