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 nations 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: $150000-$200000
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 AAJCs 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 AAJCs 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 AAJCs 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

Bachelors 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 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.

Asian Americans have been part of the American story since its earliest days. From those who traveled to the U.S. as a result of changing immigration policies to refugees who came to American shores in search of safety to recent immigrants who continue to join our nation in search of the famed American Dream the one indisputable truth about our community is its breadth diversity and resilience.

And yet we have seen our community ignored in national conversations about the very policies that define our experience: immigration voting rights and so much more.