Job Details

The Vice President of Human Resources leads the daily organizational Human Resources function for the organization and is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy, policies, programs and services in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, legal compliance, employee relations, change management, performance management, professional development, and compensation. Provides Human Resources consultation and services to internal management, supervisors, and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an internal organizational consultant, strategic partner, and expert resource to management and staff, providing counsel, outreach, and service in a variety of HR areas including staff/workforce planning and projection, recruitment and retention strategy, position analysis, conflict resolution, performance management, etc., ensuring consistent application of HR procedures/programs across the organization.
• Review and make recommendations to executive management for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on human capital matters.
• Work directly with department leadership and supervisors to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on human capital matters.
• Communicate changes in the organization's personnel policies and procedures and ensure that proper compliance is followed.
• Responsible for managing the department budget and organizational professional development budget.
• Coordinate job training/development opportunities with management to ensure continued learning of staff.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legislation pertaining to all human capital matters.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective and attractive to candidates.
• Provides guidance and leadership to the human resource management team; assists with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 15 years of HR experience, with at least five years of executive HR experience.
• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred. Masters level coursework preferred but not required.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)certification preferred.
• Proven comprehension of employment law and common human resources practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 or related software.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family the first of the month after employment, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule.

To apply send your resume to...@unitedwaystl.org

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

United Way of Greater St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.