VP of Human Resources

Role Overview

• Lead and execute all HR functions for a nonprofit organization with approximately 140 employees.
• Manage the full spectrum of human resources activities including recruitment and on-boarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, and HR policy development.
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership, driving internal learning and engagement initiatives, while ensuring a positive and compliant workplace culture.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and ensure policies reflect best practices, inclusivity, and organizational values.
• Oversee vendor and benefits partner relationships, ensuring high-quality, employee-centered service.
• Supervise and assist in the coordination of all labor relations activities, including collective bargaining, development of proposals, contract administration and grievance processing; may represent the Federation in dispute-resolution procedures.
• Develop and oversee HR budget.
• Supervise the HR team, including benefits, recruitment, talent development, people systems, and employee life cycle management.
• Design and manage compensation strategies (base pay, benefits, salary structure, and recognition programs), ensuring transparency, competitiveness, and equity.
• Drive organizational culture initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and department managers, helping shape organizational culture, structure, and long-term talent strategies.
• Develop and manage learning and leadership development programs that build people leadership competencies and empower staff at all levels.
• Oversee recognition programs that celebrate excellence, innovation, collaboration, and contributions across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Business or Public Administration, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a generalist or leadership role in organizations of comparable scale and complexity; nonprofit experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, and HR best practices required; experience designing and implementing compensation strategy preferred.
• Proven experience in culture building, change management, and talent strategy.
• Experience designing and implementing onboarding programs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates a strong Teamwork mindset, proactively willing to step in and support the team on tasks and projects.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Thorough knowledge of labor relations, including collective bargaining.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems.