Vice President of Human Resources

About our organization

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

The vice president of human resources serves as a member of the executive leadership team and plays a crucial role in overseeing various aspects of human resources and talent management functions within the organization.

The ideal candidate has excellent leadership skills and the ability to bring a systematic and disciplined approach to the management, development, and retention of the organization’s ever-growing cadre of diverse employees.

The vice president is an engaging leader who inspires, motivates, and guides team members toward their individual and collective goals, while serving as a resource to the organization’s leadership on all personnel matters.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and goals;
• Leading and managing the HR, Talent Management, and HR Support Services teams;
• Overseeing employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and grievance procedures;
• Participating as a member of the leadership team and serving as the key HR staff member for the board of directors and various committees;
• Ensuring a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters employee well-being;
• Staying informed about relevant employment laws and ensuring compliance;
• Developing and updating HR policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements;
• Overseeing the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs, analyzing and recommending changes to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining talent;
• Delivering strategic and operational decision-making recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors, and members of the executive management team based on hiring data and other key performance indicators;
• Advising on long-term business planning;
• Identifying training needs and developing programs to enhance the skills of staff;
• Facilitating professional development opportunities for employees.
• Attending professional organization meetings, conferences, and other events and representing the organization in strategic local, state, and national program conversations as assigned;
• Leading group-wide transformative initiatives and translating detailed information into clear, concise, and accessible messaging;
• Helping support other senior executives and employees, including advising on promotions and the creation of new positions;
• Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field (master’s degree preferred);
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations;
• Ability to confidently represent Options for Learning with a mission-driven focus;
• Organizational skills and vision to lead the HR and Talent Management departments in plan development, goal setting, and achieving measurable outcomes;
• Proven experience in HR leadership roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector;
• Decision-making skills and analytical thinking to arrive at logical conclusions;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and external entities;
• High-level organizational skills;
• Ability to independently identify problems, needs, and opportunities for improvements and to develop solutions and implement plans/solutions;
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications and computerized data management systems;
• Ability to communicate in written and oral English correctly and effectively;
• Active membership in the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) (preferred).

What we can offer you

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

Job specifications

• Reports to the chief financial and administrative officer;
• Full-time, 12-month work year;
• Eight-hour workday;
• Alternating Fridays off (every Friday off beginning July 2024);
• Hybrid-work schedule;
• Limited evening or weekend hours may be required;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization’s contracts, or at organization discretion.

Salary

• $160,000 - $180,000 per year