Join the growing team at the YMCA of Greater Long Beach!

Job Description

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POSITION:
Vice President of Human Resources

OFFICE LOCATION:
4801 Airport Plaza Dr. Ste. 400, Long Beach, CA 90815, In-Person Only.

TARGET DATES FOR SELECTION:
Resumes due: Jan. 17, 2025
Interviews: Late January/Early February
Decision anticipated: Mid-February
On the job: Early March

SALARY RANGE:
$130,000 - $175,000, plus 12% paid retirement benefits for eligible employees

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ASSOCIATION INFORMATION:

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach is a $45M organization with 1,100 employees, 350 are full-time. The HR department includes this position, a Sr. Generalist, Generalist, Administrator, and Intern. The association has 8 operating units, three traditional YMCA branches offering membership throughout the service area. The Lakewood Family YMCA in Lakewood, CA is the largest facility and went through a complete $5.8M renovation. The other two membership branches in Long Beach are the Fairfield Family YMCA in North Long Beach, and the Los Altos Family YMCA in East Long Beach where they are currently starting a capital campaign to build a new 45,000 sq. ft. facility. In Big Bear, CA the association has a full-service resident camp. In the Bellflower community, the Los Cerritos YMCA offers day camp, aquatics, sports, and afterschool programming. The Early Childhood Education program, funded by the State of California, operates six preschools throughout the Greater Long Beach area. In Downtown Long Beach, the Community Development branch operates the Youth Institute, Change Agent Productions, and the Cambodia Project. Additionally, the association runs twenty-nine afterschool programs spread out across the thirteen cities service area and has support staff in 80 transitional kindergarten Long Beach classrooms.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

As a member of the CEO’s senior leadership team, the Vice President of Human Resources provides strategic leadership to position the YMCA as an “employer of choice.” The role focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent available while overseeing the development and implementation of talent management, compensation, employee benefits, and human resources policies. Other responsibilities are ensuring legal compliance, employee relations, worker’s compensation, and safety.

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Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement. Serving as a liaison to the CEO and Board of Directors on HR -related matters.

Partnering with the associations leadership, the Vice President of Human Resources plays a key role in creating a culture focused on quality results, aligning the strategic objectives of the Y with the people function. The VP of HR must balance strategic decision-making with operational needs to deliver quality experience for staff and the community. Building authentic relationships in the service of enhancing performance to support the Y’s work and partnering with the branches to understand and support their operational goals is key to this position’s success. The VP of HR must instinctively recognize the needs of others and respond appropriately, be the settling presence in times of challenge, and empower others to reach their potential.

Qualifications

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PREFERRED CRITERIA FOR CANDIDATES:

Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred. The YMCA Organizational Leader certificate required within three years from the date of hire.

Experience & Background: 10+ years of proven progressive professional experience in all aspects of human resources management, staff development and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current knowledge and understanding of State and Federal regulations, industry trends, current best practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources. Proficiency in business and human resources related computer applications, which will include online recruiting, talent management systems, HRIS, etc. Ability to connect and relate with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization.

Essential Functions

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KEY FOCUS AREAS:

Lead the talent management process for the Y, ensuring recruitment, training and performance management efforts are aligned with the mission, strategy, and operational goals. Integrate the leadership competencies into HR processes.
Lead the day-to-day human resources functions, including a strong understanding of functional HR programs ranging from benefits, compensation management, workers comp and legal framework.
Strategically approach compensation management to ensure the organization is prepared and fair in matters related to compensation.
Design, facilitate, oversee training and development programs, including leadership programs, organizational needs assessments and strategic planning.
Navigate employee relations and balance the needs of employees with organizational needs, working to find solutions that allow for maximum mission impact.

KEY DELIVERABLES FOR POSITION:

Keep the association informed and prepared with a plan to manage and navigate changing compensation requirements.
Maintain a well-rounded and cost-effective employee benefit plan for all eligible staff.
Lead the talent management process to decide strategies and framework to roll out programs and process across the association, while ensuring consistency and integration of the leadership competencies.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements, benefit regulations and fair application of policy in the association.
Champion employee engagement efforts through methods such as action items from the staff survey.
Fully integrate the complete suite of features available in the HRIS system and work to achieve user adoption at the branches.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

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YMCA Organizational Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Ys mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.