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Senior Vice President, Human Resources 

Category Human Resources  
Description

NeighborWorks America: Working Together For Strong Communities

Purpose of Division

Human Resources develops and implements innovative human resources programs that enable NeighborWorks America to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest diverse talent to achieve NeighborWorks America’s mission.  As a strategic partner with management, Human Resources develops creative recruitment plans; develops and implements competitive comprehensive total compensation including benefits, incentives, awards and salaries; provides employee development, leadership, and programs to help employees retain technical skills; and, implements quality of life initiatives that provide increased flexibility for managers and employees and allow the NeighborWorks America to compete for and retain highly-skilled employees.

CLOSE DATE:  Posting closes at 11:59pm EST on the date listed below

Position Summary

Reporting to the EVP & Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Vice President of Human Resources provides leadership, vision and strategic direction for the organization’s human resources function. The Human Resources SVP oversees a team of professionals providing human resources programs, plans, and initiatives designed to enhance organizational performance through the attraction, retention and development of human capital. The SVP will partner with NeighborWorks’ key stakeholders and customers to ensure relationship-based collaboration, development of annual and long-term objectives, and actively plan for, address, and forecast future HR needs (inclusive of process, infrastructure, and change management), and execute accordingly. Overall, the SVP will offer timely, forward-thinking counsel on issues related to NeighborWorks’ use of talent and collaborate effectively with senior management across the organization to align human resources policies and programs with the strategic goals of NeighborWorks America.

“Due to the current pandemic circumstances and our commitment to provide the highest care for our community, NeighborWorks America requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being hired. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or discuss accommodations in line with COVID-19 safety protocols.”

 
Position Requirements

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Provides human resources leadership to critical and organization-wide initiatives related to business process redesign and change management
  • Advises senior management on the full range of human resource functions and effectively implements strategies/action steps for new or improved programs, policies, and processes to affect defined organizational outcomes and mitigate risk
  • Oversees, develops, and executes talent acquisition and retention strategies and plans, including directing the design and implementation of the corporate-wide employment programs for recruitment and retention strategies, candidate identification and selection methods, diversity and inclusion strategies and measurements, and employee/workplace satisfaction and engagement initiatives
  • Leads and directs the organization’s performance management program and learning and development goals, objectives and outcomes to include leadership, individual and organizational development. Proactively creates and executes strategies for identifying and developing high potential. Provides counsel regarding performance challenged staff
  • Oversees, develops, and implements a progressive total rewards program balancing organizational resources with the need to maintain NeighborWorks’ competitive position in the marketplace
  • Influences organizational decision-making with the use relevant, value-added metrics and data
  • Develops, directs and monitors strategies aimed at maintaining a healthy work environment including strategies, programs and initiatives related to employee communications, employee engagement and employee relations across and inclusive of all of the organization’s district offices. Proactively manages employee communications in partnership with senior management
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local labor and employment laws including, but not limited to EEO, ADA, FMLA, FSLA, ERISA, OSHA, workers' compensation, etc.
  • Leads efforts to streamline human resources department workflows, data collection and analysis, communications and reporting to increase the efficiency of the function
  • Guides the design, implementation and testing of HRIS and other related technology in order to achieve improvements in HR related goals and outcomes. Directs the execution of standard and customized data analysis and reports useful to senior management
  • Provides active, intentional leadership to the Human Resources Team; provides timely positive and constructive feedback; monitors the accomplishment of team and individual goals and objectives; fosters an environment of continuous learning consistent with the needs of the organization, team and the individual staff member
  • Directs the annual review of all information systems to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations
  • Other job related duties as assigned

Nature of Work Contacts:

  • The SVPf Human Resources works closely with the EVP & Chief Financial Officer, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, EVP, General Counsel, President & CEO, and other senior management

  • He/she also  oversees the work of the Human Resources Department

  • He/she may interact with the Board of Directors, partner organizations, representatives from Federal, State and local government agencies, and other key stakeholders as required

  • The SVP may also provide guidance to and interact with HR professionals from within the NeighborWorks' regional offices and partner organizations

Fiscal Responsibilities: 
  
Required Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Education:  A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Management is required, Master’s degree in business/management and SPHR certification is strongly preferred.

  (b) Experience:  A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the areas of talent management, compensation and benefits, human resources information systems, employee relations and organization development; of which at least 5 years has been spent in a significant senior human resources management role, is desired.

 (c) Licenses, Certifications:  SPHR stronly preferred
 (d) Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Requires demonstrated, advanced knowledge of general Human Resources principles and practices including those pertaining to staffing and recruitment, compensation, ethics, labor relations, affirmative action, payroll and benefits administration, with specific knowledge of the current laws and regulations governing these areas; general knowledge of community development organizations; proven ability to conceptualize, implement and monitor broad human resources related programs and initiatives in the context of broader business/organizational objectives.
  • Experience must include demonstrated ability to provide strategic human resources leadership across the organization to managers and employees as well as guidance to executives in support of the organization’s mission. Demonstration of critical thinking and analytical skills is essential.
  • Requires well-developed and highly effective listening, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to receive, process and present both strategic and tactical information to diverse audiences and maintain effective, and; build collaborative relationships with outside organizations, vendors, business leaders, management and staff.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to balance accountability with compassion when interacting with staff at all levels; must demonstrate sensitivity with staff representing all areas of diversity, including race, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation and religious beliefs/faith practices.

(e) NeighborWorks America Staff are expected to demonstrate excellence in the following:

  • Sensitivity to racial, gender, sexual orientation and cultural differences
  • Effective, respectful, and timely communications with internal and external stakeholders
  • Listening effectively, seeks and accepts feedback
  • Effective teamwork
  • Analytic, thoughtful and strategic thinking
  • Considering the mission, objectives, and goals of NeighborWorks and demonstrating an understanding of the impact of her/his/their decisions and behavior on the organization

(f) Technology: Demonstrated computer proficiency is a must including experience using MS Office applications and HRIS.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in business/management and SPHR certification is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:
(a) Travel:
 Travel up to ten percent (10%)
(b) Physical/Sensory Demands:   Fast paced working environment, extensive computer usage

 

 
Duration Continous  
Salary Range TBD  
Division Finance & Administration  
Department Human Resources  
Travel Up to twenty percent (20%) is required, when COVID travel restrictions are lifted.  
Working Conditions Fast paced working environment, extensive computer usage.  
Close Date 11/19/2021  
Location CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: District of Columbia Office  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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