Vice President of People, Culture, and Inclusion

Job Summary:

• Hybrid Position: Portland, OR
• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
• Status: Full time Exempt
• Compensation: See Starting Salary Expectations section below

This position opens:

11/4/24

This position closes:

11/17/24

About Us:

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region revitalizes neighborhoods, builds affordable and sustainable homes, and empowers families through successful homeownership. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global home building movement and top private home builder in the country. By providing affordable housing, home repairs, skilled construction training, financial education, and volunteer opportunities, the organization has transformed millions of lives, helped stabilize communities and fostered economic vitality in the region. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and that starts with a stable and healthy place to call home.

We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envision a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. We engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward. We value work-life balance in an endeavor to offer benefits which support that.

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region operates with a ~$35M operations budget out of two offices (Hillsboro and NE Portland), three brick and mortar stores (Beaverton, Gresham and Portland), one warehouse (NE Portland), and construction sites in east and west Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego. Please visit our website & social media pages to learn more.

Note to Candidates:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in which they may be successful. In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed educational and experience minimum requirements in order to focus on candidates’ abilities to excel based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Position Overview:

The Vice President of People, Culture and Inclusion is responsible for developing and executing Human Resources, Learning and Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and Administration practices, processes and objectives that will provide a high impact, Team Member-oriented culture that emphasizes engagement and productivity for 120+ employees across various departments including office, construction, and retail (ReStore) departments. This position is responsible for overseeing the operations of all Human Resources functions such as recruitment, employee benefits, payroll, performance management, and employee relations. The position’s direct reports include the HR Manager, Learning and Development Coordinator, Director of DEI, and the Director of Administration/Chief of Staff.

This key member of the Leadership Team serves as a trusted advisor to Team Members, people leaders, and senior leaders across all departments, thus building strong working relationships is critical for success.

The Vice President of People, Culture and Inclusion sets goals for the departments of Human Resources, Learning and Development, DEI, and Office Management to meet the organization’s growing needs. This includes strategies for development of an inclusive culture in collaboration with leadership, and for departmental initiatives in the areas of diversity, equity & inclusion, talent management, compensation, benefits, learning and development, health and safety, and systems that support operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Build out a People Strategy including Leadership Development, Policies and Processes, Talent Management and Acquisition, Compensation and Evaluation, Team Member Engagement, Equity, and Inclusion
• Build, lead, and execute core HR processes delivering excellence in program administration, compliance, and compensation and benefits
• Provide support and guidance to the Director of DEI in developing, implementing and maintaining an organization-wide equity plan that includes creative strategies to foster the organization’s DEI goals
• Provide support and guidance to the Director of Administration in developing, implementing and maintaining an organization-wide plans for internal communications, IT and administrative support that support operational effectiveness
• Provide support, guidance and coaching to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; this includes administering tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, facilitating conflict resolution, investigating allegations of wrongdoing and terminations
• Collaborate with senior management and organization leaders to build a culture that is Team Member-centric, results-driven and fosters trust, inclusion and retention
• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders and Team Leaders, providing expert level advice to solve people problems
• Serve as the primary authority for all HR operations across the organization
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
• Develop an organization-wide learning and development program, including leadership development programs, that provide internal development opportunities for employees, with emphasis on the inclusion of diverse identities and experiences
• Lead employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Provide proactive internal communication across the organization on relevant HR and DEI programs, systems management, processes, and changes
• Provide coaching and counsel across the leadership to support leadership alignment and effectiveness in leading a people-focused culture
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Manage payroll-related HR issues
• Deep involvement with HFHPR’s Health and Safety Committee and Action Plans
• Lead, manage and hold accountable the HR Manager, Learning and Development Coordinator, Director of Administration/Chief of Staff, and Director of DEI
• This description covers principal duties only and is not intended to include all of the duties that may be assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources management, processes and policy development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles, and organizational and operational management systems
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish relationships while also communicating and influencing across all role levels of an organization, clearly articulating the strategic approaches needed to advance the priorities of the People, Culture, and Inclusion department
• Proven ability to lead through strategic and operational shifts, while uniting team members behind a unified vision, including success in working with an executive leadership team. An ability to motivate and encourage team leaders to find creative solutions to challenges and foster a positive work culture, while operating on both strategic and tactical levels with a focus on future outcomes and current realities
• Demonstrated strength in coaching and advising leaders and Team Members at all levels of the organization on how to navigate conflict and other difficult people, equity, and culture challenges
• Able to operate at the strategic/proactive level for People, Culture & Inclusion, while performing several areas of HR

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience leading Human Resources in a nonprofit, retail or construction setting
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This is a hybrid position expecting to work from the main Portland, OR office 3 days a week Mondays through Fridays, with occasional weekends and evenings
• The employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• This is largely a sedentary role with some filing work, which requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, and stand on a stool as necessary
• This position may have occasional local travel – typically to other Habitat locations

Schedule:

40 hours a week, Mondays-Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm

Starting Salary Expectations:

Minimum to salary range midpoint of $121,015. Placement will generally not exceed the midpoint based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range is $96,900 to $145,350.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescription)
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
• Dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

And more

How to Apply:

Workplace Change is managing our search for talent. To apply, please visit their website.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check.