This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Chief Human Resources Officer at the YMCA of Snohomish County serves on the CEO’s senior leadership team and oversees the development and implementation of talent management/human resources policies, plans and services, including recruitment, selection, legal compliance, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, employment practices and procedures, employee communications, and events. The Chief Human Resources Officer also positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Creates a vibrant cause-centered culture for staff and volunteers. Provides leadership and consulting support to executives and management on matters of reinforcing culture, setting goals, developing policy, and implementing strategic objectives.
- Participates in strategic planning for the organization. Aligns organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities to achieve goals.
- Develops staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs. Identifies and cultivates appropriate and effective sources for candidates for all levels of jobs.
- Fosters the development of staff and volunteers at all levels in the organization by engaging in ongoing feedback and coaching, creating succession plans, and providing resources and support for informal and formal learning at all levels.
- Oversees talent management, including staff training and leadership development, retention, recognition, employee communication and career development.
- Creates organizational policies and structures that remove barriers and foster equity and inclusion for all.
- Develops and maintains performance management and appraisal programs. Provides assistance to employees and supervisors with questions and workplace problems.
- Oversees payroll system including electronic timekeeping, employee self-service, employee reimbursements, payroll deductions, tax deposits, State and Federal quarterly returns and year-end reporting, and reconciliations in general ledger in coordination with accounting department.
- Oversees compensation and benefit programs, including job description and classification, salary structure and salary adjustments. Oversees benefit plan communication, enrollment and administration. Assesses the competitiveness of human resources programs and practices against the relevant markets and makes recommendations for improvements and changes.
- Remains current with employment laws and regulations. Maintains an effective program of compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources and manages relationships with compliance agencies and YMCA legal counsel.
- Oversees HR systems and employee records to ensure accuracy and improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization. Ensures timely and accurate submission of data requested by state and federal agencies (e.g. Employment Security Department, EEOC, and YMCA of the USA).
- Works directly with assigned committees of the board (Human Resources, Executive Compensation, Staff Development committees, for example) to build volunteer relationships, develop policies, oversee policy implementation and meet the related needs of the board.
- Serves as a resource and participates as a leader/member of various staff committees and leadership groups.
- Provides direction to assigned staff in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities in achieving strategic and operating plan goals; prepares and manages associated budgets.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge and professional experience in planning and policy, talent management, selection, compensation, benefits, training and staff development, employee relations, and performance management.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources.
- Proficiency in business and human resources related computer applications, which may include talent management systems, time and attendance systems, etc.
- Fluency in second language preferred.
Required Certifications
- Senior human resources certification preferred (SPHR or equivalent); YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.
- Ten or more years of professional experience in all aspects of human resources management and staff development and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 7 2019
Active Until:
May 7 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit