As HRVP, you will lead the development and implementation of all HR strategies. Reporting directly to our new CEO, you will oversee a team of four HR professionals and work collaboratively with operational managers to ensure effective design, performance, and ongoing improvement of the HR function. This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced leader who can be in the details, lead change, and create results.

• Experience. 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, addressing complex challenges in people, culture, compliance, and operations. Experience in non-profit, multi-site, or decentralized environments is a plus.
• HR Knowledge. Bachelor’s degree and experience demonstrating a detailed understanding of the HR body of knowledge, with emphasis on employee relations. Must know California labor laws and regulations. HR certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) or Master’s degree in Human Resources preferred.
• Integrity and Discretion. Proven record handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion. Ability to foster trust and credibility by maintaining a high standard of ethical conduct in all HR practices and communications. Eager to receive and act on feedback.
• Interpersonal and Communication skills. Cultural sensitivity and organizational savvy to work effectively with a diverse workforce, HR team, Senior Leadership Team, and Board. Strong listening skills. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity, tact, and professionalism.
• Decision-Making. Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems, develop practical solutions, and make decisions. Experience navigating ambiguity, constraints, and changing circumstances.
• Technologically Proficient . Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and fully utilize technology, from MS Office to Payroll/HR, benefits enrollment and ATS systems.
• Management skills. Effective at managing people and projects. Demonstrated ability to hire, coach and develop staff. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and develop effective internal processes. Effective at delegating work, monitoring work, and creating effective teams.

As HRVP, you will lead the development and implementation of all HR strategies. Reporting directly to our new CEO, you will oversee a team of four HR professionals and work collaboratively with operational managers to ensure effective design, performance, and ongoing improvement of the HR function. This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced leader who can be in the details, lead change, and create results. Key result areas include:

Our Y’s leadership competency model is comprised of eighteen (18) leadership competencies organized by four (4) disciplines of cause-driven leadership. Leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y:

Mission Advancement: Advancing the Y’s promise to strengthen community; through the competencies of: values, community, volunteerism, and philanthropy.

Collaboration: Working with, understanding, and developing others; through the competencies of: inclusion, relationships, influences, communication, and developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Ensuring relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability; through the competencies of: decision-making, innovation, project management, finance, and quality results.

Personal Growth: Developing and continually adapting to new challenges; through the competencies of: self-development, change capacity, emotional maturity, and functional expertise.

While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position:

• Values
• Communication
• Project Management
• Emotional Maturity

Bachelor’s degree and experience demonstrating a detailed understanding of the HR body of knowledge, with emphasis on employee relations. Must know California labor laws and regulations. HR certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) or Master’s degree in Human Resources preferred.