Director of Human Resources

Description

About YWCA South Hampton Roads 

YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. YWCA South Hampton Roads (YWCA SHR) is dedicated to the fullness of its mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. 

Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, YWCA SHR is a source of strength, courage and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. YWCA SHR works across racial, gender, religious and social lines with organizations-partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.? 

YWCA SHR is in the midst of a rapid transformation from a well-established direct service provider for women and families facing crisis to an organization working at the intersection of eliminating racism, empowering women and standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening our community.? 

About the Position 

Under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Human Resources will partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align human resources strategy with the organization’s mission and growth goals.  The Director of Human Resources is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for all aspects of the HR lifecycle, including leadership development, employee engagement, staff development, compliance, compensation, benefits, training, and organizational culture. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Leadership 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational culture 
• Develop and implement HR strategies that promote equity, staff well-being, and organizational excellence 
• Champion YWCA SHR’s mission and values by embedding equity and empowerment principles into all HR functions 
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's Human Resource Management System (HRMS) 

Human Resources Management 

• Oversee all human resources operations to ensure the effective management of talent, organizational policies, and HR systems 
• Ensure consistent policy application, equitable treatment, and strong employee support. 
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with legal and organizational standards 
• Partner with Finance to manage HR systems, data integrity, and reporting 

Training and Development 

• Create and lead a comprehensive staff development and training strategy that builds leadership capacity, professional skills, and cultural competency across all levels of the organization 
• Assess organizational training needs and design development programs that align with YWCA SHR’s mission, values, and strategic objectives 
• Implement leadership development programs and succession planning initiatives that prepare employees for advancement 
• Partner with managers to identify skill gaps and create individualized learning plans 
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement through ongoing feedback, coaching, and knowledge sharing 

Organizational Change and Development 

• Lead HR initiatives that support organizational transformation and culture change 
• Use performance data and staff feedback to evaluate the impact of development and change initiatives 
• Build an inclusive workplace culture that values transparency, accountability, and empowerment 

Compliance and Risk Management 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations 
• Oversee policy updates, documentation, and completion of all required training 
• Manage employee relations cases, unemployment, workers’ compensation, and risk management matters 
• Stay informed of emerging HR legislation, best practices, and compliance trends 
• Ensure all YWCA SHR leadership adheres to legal and operational compliance requirements affecting team members 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Design and manage competitive salary structures and benefits programs 
• Conduct compensation analyses and make recommendations for pay equity and retention 
• Manage benefit plan communication, enrollment, and vendor relationships 
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, FMLA, and other leave regulations 

Employee Relations and Talent Management 

• Lead equitable recruitment and onboarding processes that promote diversity and inclusion 
• Support recruitment and onboarding for volunteers and interns 
• Support managers in addressing performance issues and facilitating growth opportunities 
• Develop and implement employee engagement, recognition, and retention strategies 

Additional Duties 

• Adhere to all YWCA SHR policies and procedures 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS? 

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below. 

Minimum Requirements 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). 
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role. 
• Proven experience in staff development, training design, and organizational change management. 
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices. 
• Experience with HR systems (HRMS/HRIS) and HR analytics. 
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR certification preferred. 
• Previous experience with Paylocity HRMS is preferred 
• The ability to work in a multi-location environment 

Other Requirements 

• Must be 18 years of age 
• Must complete the training programs of YWCA SHR 
• Must complete a successful background check 
• Must have an excellent driving record and have a valid driver's license; certificate of insurance from an insurance carrier licensed in the State of Virginia 
• Travel is required and access to reliable transportation is essential 

Skills and Competencies 

• Demonstrated commitment to YWCA SHR's mission and cultural competency/humility and respect for diversity? 
• Thorough knowledge of human resources compliance governing 60+-employee organizations in Virginia, including relevant laws? 
• Excellent judgment, with the ability to handle difficult issues and conversations with great composure, sensitivity, tact, and compassion? 
• Highly organized with strong abilities in developing and maintaining efficient systems for managing information. Skilled in proactive planning, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail 
• Solid facilitation skills including reflective listening and conflict management ????? 
• Impeccable discretion and track record of keeping privileged and sensitive information confidential 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking skills with ability to research field-related, intersectional topics, and develop/deliver written reports and presentations Self-directed; team player and must have a positive attitude? 
• Ability to collaborate with groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds? 
• Good technical aptitude, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications 
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and organizational needs 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel and social media platforms 

CORE VALUES 

The Director of Human Resources is expected to model YWCA SHR Core Values: 

• Compassion 
• Honesty 
• Integrity 
• Ownership 
• Responsibility 
• Empowerment 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a typical office environment with a high standard of confidentiality.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.? 

• Ability to travel in varying weather conditions 
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:? 
• Frequently walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talks or hears 
• Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus 
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud 
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine? 

COMPENSATION: This position offers a hiring range of $65,000 – $68,000 that is based on experience and a full benefits packet to include health, vision, and dental insurance, 17 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement and other benefits. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role – regardless of compensation history. This is a full-time, exempt position. 

START TIMEFRAME:?Position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit an online application at?ywca-shr.org?to include a cover letter, and resume.? 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) DISCLOSURE: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS: ADA requires YWCA SHR to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations by contacting Human Resources at?[email protected]?or 757-625-4248. 

SUBSTANCE USE AND WORKPLACE SAFETY POLICY: It is the policy of YWCA South Hampton Roads to maintain a safe and healthy workplace that is free of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse.  Employees, volunteers, and interns of YWCA South Hampton Roads are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law.