Vice President Human Resources

WHO WE ARE

Through more than 50 distinct human service programs Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters hunger and nutrition services and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind body heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serveour programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Wherever we go we engage faith relationship-building and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorados most vulnerable citizens.

**The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for all strategic and compliance aspects of human resources agency-wide and supervising/mentoring the human resources team. The Human Resources functions include recruitment and hiring; policies and procedures; dealing with employee grievances and disputes; mitigating risks; employee records; regulatory compliance; employee relations; training programs; employment needs; onboarding and offboarding processes; performance processes; compensation system and structure; unemployment; workers compensation; and employee benefits. Develop HR strategies and provide sound advice to senior leadership on all related subjects. Responsible for the support and maintenance of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) upgrades and maintaining data integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops agency strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information analyses and recommendations to agency; establishing human resources goals in alignment with agency goals.

Serves as a member of the agencys Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Strategic Leadership Team (SLT).

Participates in the development of the agencys annual operating plan and long-term strategic objectives.

Provides information updates to the agencys Board of Directors and committees as requested.

Represents the agency at meetings and events.

Responsible for the recruitment process for the agency including job description evaluation and all policies and procedures for posting interviewing applicant processing hire approval and onboarding and affirmative action guidelines.

Assists with the retention of employees by organizing employee training programs leading supervisory training leadership development and performance evaluations and total rewards statements.

Leads and trains performance management process including corrective action and performance improvement plans.

Manages the continued development and utilization of HRIS system (Paylocity) for the companys recordkeeping.

Develops and implements compensation programs as well as benefit evaluation and acquisition for the agency including insurance benefits retirement benefits workers compensation unemployment and is the agency contact with the benefit vendors.

Oversees compensation wage and salary structure pay policies and variable pay systems within the agency including bonuses and raises.

Leads company compliance with all existing governmental and legal reporting requirements including any related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FAMLI Leave the department of labor worker compensation the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) etc. Maintains minimal company exposure to lawsuits.

Oversees human resources operations budget by estimating forecasting and anticipating requirements trends and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; take corrective measures; minimizing the impact of variances.

Makes recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team regarding the development implementation and consistent application of all human resources policy and procedures.

Assists leaders with coaching and guidance to employees resolving personnel or legal problems involving staff. Responsibility of making sure counseling processes and documentation procedures are followed for compliance. Acts as the contact with the employment law attorney. Reviews guides and approves management recommendations for employment terminations.

Conducts investigations for employee complaints are brought forth directly or through the Whistle Blower process. Assist as needed with client complaints or incident reports.

Guides management and employee actions by researching developing writing and updating policies procedures methods and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values and culture.

Supervises trains evaluates and coaches Human Resources team.

Complies with federal state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on actions necessary. Oversee HR record retention requirements under federal and state regulations and in accordance with organization policies.

Co-Chair for safety and health. Monitors and oversees the tracking of OSHA-300 required data.

Creates tracks and strategically analyzes HR Dashboard including relevant metrics and trend lines.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Senior Human Resources Business Partners

Employee Benefits & Leave Manager

Recruiting Specialist

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full time

Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm with occasional outside hours warranted depending on business need

Location

2660 Larimer St

Denver CO 80205

Salary: $120000-$150000 annual exempt

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role please contact to begin the Interactive Process.

BENEFITS

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health Dental Vision Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will Remain Open Until Filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Competencies

Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America Colorado Branch that include AIRS (Accountability Integrity Respect and Service).

Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America Colorado Branch three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Hungry Humble People Smart).

Self-motivated and directed yet collaborative

Open to receiving and providing feedback; focused on conflict resolution and employee growth and development

Embraces change and continuous improvement while preserving the missions focus and intent

Minimum Qualifications of Position

Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration or related area or equivalent relevant experience of 10 years.

Ten years direct experience in relevant progressive experience in HR direction

Preferred Qualifications of Position

Masters Degree in related field.

SPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP/ SHRM-SCP designations strongly preferred.

Experience in managing multiple locations.

High level of competence using Paylocity including workflow management.

Not-for-profit experience.

Ability to support and advance the organizations Christian mission

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of human resources related laws and regulations and applicable compliance.

Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills.

Good problem-solving skills.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

High level of competency working with Microsoft Office suite cloud-based applications and HRIS platforms.

Strong time-management and prioritization skills.

Experience working both independently and in team-oriented collaborative environments