Vice President of Human Resources and Administration

Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For more than 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nation’s capital – fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement.

Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.

Title: Vice President of Human Resources and Administration

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Supervises: 3 full-time staff members

Term: Immediately

Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week

Salary: $150,000-$200,000

Location: Washington, DC

This is a unionized organization, and this position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Position Summary: The Vice President of Human Resources and Administration leads the human resources and related administrative functions of the organization, including development and implementation of best practices leading to a highly productive and positive workplace. This includes all aspects of performance management, grievance and disciplinary procedures, policy and procedure development and implementation, payroll and benefits administration, and recruiting processes.

As a member of the executive team, the Vice President of Human Resources and Administration will collaborate with AAJC staff to enhance employment and team communication, provide creative solutions to employment issues, identify and build relationships with internal and external partners, and optimize the effectiveness of AAJC’s endeavors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Act as thought partner to the President and Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer on all issues related to human resources and associated administration.
• Work closely with the executive team, staff, and board of directors to provide leadership and direction in setting budgets, program goals, and strategies, and advance new ideas and innovations that align with AAJC’s mission and strategic plan.
• Serve as a senior-level mentor and a bridge-builder for AAJC, ensuring collaboration between departments and strengthening partnerships with affiliates and key external partners.

Human Resources and Benefits Administration

• Annually review and make recommendations to the executive team for improvements in AAJC’s policies, procedures, and practices on all talent and HR infrastructure.
• Ensure AAJC compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to all employment matters, including the National Labor Relations Act and any AAJC collective bargaining agreement.
• Communicate changes in AAJC personnel policies and procedures and ensure proper compliance.
• Assist AAJC supervisors with all aspects of staff performance management, career development, and employment-related communications.
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, and/or as directed by the President and Executive Director and/or Chief Operating Officer on employee and other HR matters.
• Oversee salary and benefits administration, including payroll processing, change reporting, benefits enrollment and updating, claims, paid and unpaid leave, and other areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Fundraising

• Provide administrative support for AAJC meetings, events, and outreach efforts, as requested.
• Suggest potential donors to the development team.

General AAJC Roles

• Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners.
• Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented.
• Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their area.
• Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.
• Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.
• Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors’ meetings.
• Be available to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-PC/SHRM-SC or PPHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of progressive management experience in non-profit administration and human resources management is required.
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation and benefits, organizational planning, organizational development, employee relations, performance and talent management, safety, training, and development, and associated software systems are required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, organization, and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required.
• Experience with and knowledge of Asian American, civil and/or human rights issues preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to operationalize vision, think strategically, creatively problem solve, lead change, and exercise exceptional confidentiality, discretion, and judgment.
• Able to measure program outcomes and effectiveness using valid metrics.
• Experience working with diverse groups from various sectors.
• Collaborative leadership style, strong people skills, proven ability to manage, coach, and mentor staff, and work collegially with management team members.

Application Process

Send a resume, cover letter, short writing sample, and references (we only call for finalists) to Hiring Manager at hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered.

COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.

• Health insurance (AAJC pays premium)
• Vision insurance (AAJC pays premium)
• Dental insurance (AAJC pays premium)
• Short-term disability insurance (AAJC pays for basic coverage)
• Aflac insurance (AAJC plan, but employee must cover the cost)
• Long-term disability insurance (AAJC pays for basic coverage)
• Long-term care insurance (AAJC pays for basic coverage)
• Life insurance (AAJC pays for basic coverage)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (plus 3%+ contribution from AAJC after one year)
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 9 federal holidays; day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve off with pay
• Personal days (awarded 3 at the beginning of each calendar year)
• Vacation leave (accrue 2 weeks in year one; 3 weeks in year two, and 4 weeks thereafter)
• Sick leave (accrue one day each month)
• Up to three days of bereavement leave for the passing of specified relations
• Compressed work schedule eligibility after one year, with every other Friday off
• Compressed summer schedule, with every other Friday off, regardless of service length
• Extended lunch break (1.5 hours) three days a week, after one year of service
• Commuter benefit (set aside tax-free funds for commuting)
• Wellness stipend ($1,500 per year; taxable)
• Monthly data reimbursement stipend of $50 (taxable)
• Professional Development funding (about $3,500/year)
• Other days off with pay at the discretion of the President and Executive Director, such as these observed in the past few years are: Juneteenth off