Vice President of Human Resources

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Job Location

Lifsey Building - HR

Job Summary :

The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing a strategic vision that aligns with Goodwill’s mission, ensuring the implementation of best-in-class human capital strategies in a competitive market.

This role champions Goodwill's culture while providing strategic leadership and guidance to the Executive and Leadership teams on HR needs and initiatives.

Key focus areas include succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training, leadership development, employee engagement, benefits, compensation, and wellness.

The Vice President of Human Resources will promote a positive work environment that celebrates our vision, mission and core values of Teamwork, Respect, Uprightness and Empowerment in every action and interaction with team members, donors, customers, management and persons served.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Leads and develops the Human Resources team, focusing on their development and creating an environment that enhances their impact on Goodwill's mission, vision and Business needs.
• Aligns HR initiatives with Goodwill's mission and strategic vision, ensuring all efforts support and communicate the organization's goals.
• Develops and executes HR plans and strategies to enhance overall business operations and drive organizational success.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to executive and senior management, providing insights on key organizational and management issues.
• Creates and implements effective recruiting and retention plans to meet the organization's human capital needs.
• Designs and manages a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including compensation and benefits that enables Goodwill to recruit and retain employees at all talent levels.
• Sets annual operating goals and budgets for the HR department, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Designs, communicates and implements HR metrics to evaluate and establish functional effectiveness.
• Advises the Executive and Leadership teams on HR best practices, employment law, and training as they relate to Goodwill.
• Provides policy interpretation and guidance to management and employees, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Provides coaching and support on employee relations issues, including performance management, corrective action, proper documentation and grievance issues.
• Ensures proper preparation and representation for EEOC investigations and mediations, coordinating with legal counsel as necessary.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and legal requirements, ensuring HR practices are up-to-date, legally sound and reinforce a high-performing, innovative and mission-driven culture.
• Ensures regular, reliable attendance in accordance with Goodwill's attendance policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or related field.
• Master's degree in Business administration or HR related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources programs.
• Visionary leader with proven ability to create and implement HR strategies while simultaneously executing HR activities.

Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to earn and retain the respect and confidence of leadership and staff.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience in process improvement, benefits management and Training and Development.
• Thorough understanding of employment laws and practices at the federal and state level.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to effectively represent the company to others.
• Able to exercise sound judgement and independent decision-making.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Superior organizational skills as well as ability to prioritize, be thorough and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, project management and change management skills.
• Able to understand, communicate and administer policies and procedures.
• Experience with HRIS systems and how to utilize systems to drive efficiencies in key HR processes.
• Proficient in Google, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other computer skills.

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