Sr. Vice President, Human Resources

The Sr. Vice President of Human Resources will serve as a member of the senior executive leadership team by supporting the CEO/President in the strategic planning and implementation of the organization’s HR operations. The Sr. Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent and workforce management goals to align human capital with organizational goals and initiatives. 

The Sr. Vice President of Human Resources directly manages the Human Resources department staff and operations and provide oversight of functions, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, employee relations, performance management, record management, organizational development and design, and staff development/training for approximately 150+ full and part-time employees. 

Our programs and services are designed to foster effective and efficient use of the Club’s human resources, to promote and support an environment where dignity, ethical conduct, and diversity and inclusion are valued, all employees are respected, their contributions recognized, and their career development is encouraged. 

Essential Duties and Functions: 

• Establish, interpret, and support the enforcement of personnel policies and procedures for the effective management of BGCDC’s human resources, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the Boys and Girls Club mission and values. 
• Oversee the organization's comprehensive insurance and risk management program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the organization. 

• Lead the design and administration of the annual staff performance evaluation process. 
• Work in conjunction with Executive Leadership Team to implement a plan for Continuous Quality Improvement across the organization. 
• Conduct and oversee all internal and external personnel investigations. 
• Provide oversight and counsel to senior and middle management on employee relations and employment law compliance matters and lead the disciplinary process in conjunction and consultation with CEO/President, managers and legal counsel as needed. 
• Ensure all Policies, Procedures & Practices of the organization adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, membership requirements, and standards of best practice. 

Identify and administer competitive and cost-effective compensation, and benefits programs and renewal process. 

Strategic Planning: 

• Lead the operational strategic planning, provide perspective on staffing and employee development needs. 
• Lead the Continuous Quality Improvement process and develop Key Performance Indicators for each department to achieve the organizational strategic priorities and desired program outcomes. 
• Ensuring business continuity through the development of succession plans. 
• Develop recommendations for implementation and modification of human resources management policies, procedures, and programs to Sr. Leadership and the Board. 

• Analyze data reports, including grant reports and other necessary reports for 

federal, state, and local agencies to inform the organization’s human capital needs for achieving strategic planning and operational goals and initiatives. 

Talent Management: 

• Provide leadership to the HR team and organization for all talent acquisition, including but not limited to accurate job descriptions, competitive compensation package, effective recruitment strategies, efficient review and vetting of applicants, standardized protocols for interviews, offers, onboarding, etc. 
• Design and implement an effective organization-wide professional development program, tied to consistent, ongoing systems of feedback, talent development, and annual appraisals. 
• Provide oversight and input in the design of an effective recruitment and retention strategy to attract, engage, reward, and retain qualified staff that promote the highest quality of performance to carry out the mission and goals of the organization. 
• Consult on interventions to assist departments in achieving their missions more effectively and efficiently, and for developing a motivated, productive, accountable, and diverse workforce. 

Workflow Efficiency & Productivity: 

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvements to organizational culture, impact, community engagement or reputation. Alert senior leaders to potential risks and opportunities. Actively engage in solution development and implementation. 
• Consistently seek tools, processes and opportunities that promote greater efficiency of administrative tasks within the organization. Engage other senior leaders in the review and vetting of new opportunities. 
• Regularly review individual performance and job categories to ensure equity of expectation and workload. Proactively identify scenarios that may become problematic if not addressed. Engage other organizational leaders as needed to form solutions. 

Resource Management: 

• Create and implement the Human Resources Annual Budget in alignment with strategic priorities and withing the financial goals of the organization. 
• Create and implement an organizational compensation philosophy. 
• Manage administrative and operational systems for maintaining all employment and personnel records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. 

Partnership Development: 

• Develop collaborative partnerships with other Clubs, consultants, and vendors, as well as other non-profits. 
• Represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County interests with other state agencies such as Workers' Compensation, Benefit Providers, DWD, and others 
• Co-Chair the Human Resources committee. 
• Liaise with the Board as required to support human resources needs. 

• Consult with assigned legal counsel as needed. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor to support the mission and vision of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. 

• Required to attend and participate in Boys & Girls Clubs Special Events. 
• Achieve and participate in annual fundraising. 
• Requires nights and weekends as project deadlines dictate. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related degree preferred. 
• SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP certification preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in a related field required. 
• A minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, with knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting human resource management. 
• Previous experience in a non-profit setting. 

• A minimum of 3 years of direct supervision of staff. 
• Experience in recruiting, leading, and motivating employees, as well as planning professional development. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: 

• Computer literacy, including database management 
• Current knowledge of best practices in human resources management 
• Strong administrative and organizational skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills 
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality 
• Effective communication through written and verbal forms 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations 

• Ability to interact professionally with Club staff, Board members, volunteers, and other stakeholders 

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