Vice President of Human Resources, Easter Seals, Washington Navy Yard, DC
Easter Seals -
Washington Navy Yard, DC,
US
Vice President of Human Resources
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
Job description
Overview Easterseals offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and accomplished professional to join its team as Vice President of Human Resources. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished executive with excellent communication skills who can be both a strategic leader advancing the organization s Best Place to Work initiatives, as well as tightly managing compliance and HR processes. Easterseals DC MD VA Easterseals DC MD VA (ESDCMDVA) is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services. Since 1945, ESDCMDVA has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. We take a holistic approach, providing comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults in our neighborhoods, no matter their disability, military status, income, race, or age: To help each child reach their full potential, we provide personalized child development and early intervention services. To improve health and reduce isolation in adults with disabilities, we offer engaging activities and expansive resources. To enable military families to integrate into the community, we provide a suite of services, including employment support and mental healthcare. And to sustain families and caregivers, we provide comprehensive services and supports. Our Mission is to enrich lives and expand opportunities for all children and adults in our communities, including people with disabilities and military backgrounds. Our Vision is to create a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives. We achieve these goals by empowering all clients to live their best lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or any other group affiliation. More than half the individuals we serve each year are of low or moderate income. Our dedicated staff of approximately 300 professionals includes specialists in education, therapy, senior services, social work, assistive technology, nursing, and related professions. As part of the Easterseals international network, we draw on the resources of almost 25,000 professionals to stay at the cutting edge of service delivery. ESDCMDVA (www.eseal.org) is the affiliate serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We are an independent 501(c)3 with a local Board of Directors. Core Values Respect: We treat one another fairly. We value the uniqueness and dignity of each member of our community by honoring the choices our participants make and goals they set for themselves, as well as the ideas of our staff and volunteers. We appreciate the strength of diversity and inclusion. Responsibility: We share an obligation to ensure that appropriate actions are taken to benefit the organization and its participants. We are good stewards of organizational resources and are accountable for our actions. Integrity: We conduct business ethically. We hold ourselves to a high moral standard and speak up when a correction is needed. We communicate openly, honestly, and directly. Innovation: We are willing to embrace new ideas, take measured risks, and find better ways to help more people. Care: We show compassion for others. We assume the best about everyone we encounter. We strive to live our mission each day. Organizational Leadership and Governance Board of Directors ESDCMDVA s Board has been recognized with the Excellence in Board Leadership Award by The Center for Nonprofit Advancement and the Best Board in the World Award from Easterseals, Inc. See the members of the Board of Directors on our website. Jon Horowitch, President & CEO Jon Horowitch was appointed President & CEO of Easterseals DC MD VA in 2017, after serving as the organization s COO for five years. As an entrepreneurial leader, Jon works with the Easterseals team to create solutions for the community s most pressing and emerging needs. Before joining Easterseals, Mr. Horowitch had a long career in the for-profit sector at such companies as Capital One, Global Crossing, Credit Suisse, and AT Kearney, and served on the Easterseals DC MD VA Board of Directors, as well as other volunteer positions. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and with honors in History from Williams College. He was recently selected as one of the Nation s Finest 50 Award Recipients for his service to veterans. Senior Leadership Team The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) brings an array of expertise, competencies, perspectives, and personality traits to the organization. The Vice President of Human Resources will be a member of the SLT and a key voice on achieving organizational objectives. Learn more about the SLT on our website. The Opportunity Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Human Resources will serve as a key member of and strong business partner to the SLT. The Vice President of Human Resources will be a seasoned business leader who shares our organizational core values and has a demonstrated ability to: be both a strategic leader establishing and driving the HR vision and building a high-performance organization and an operational executive who ensures compliance with all legal and plan requirements/continuously enhances policies, procedures, and systems continuously enhance the capabilities of employees in and culture of the organization through effective recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management communicate effectively and build relationships both inside and outside the organization, particularly the Board and the other members of the SLT, to understand their needs/provide effective support and drive buy-in for HR priorities develop the members of his or her team manage multiple priorities and meet project timelines K ey Responsibilities The Vice President of Human Resources will provide executive leadership and vision to the Human Resources team, building their capabilities to continuously enhance Easterseals employee relations, culture, and compliance as well as achieve our strategic aspiration to be a best place to work. He or she must also be a hands-on, operational manager and decision maker who leads by example. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Strategic HR Leadership: Oversee talent management for all Easterseals locations and programs continuously enhance policies, procedures, systems, and training to ensure effectiveness and compliance related to: Recruiting Onboarding Performance Management Training / Staff Development Compensation and Benefits Employee Voice / Culture Develop and manage policies, procedures, and process improvements to ensure that HR strategies and practices align with organizational business goals and objectives Lead resolution of workplace conflicts and other employee issues Organizational Leadership: Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, actively contributing to the overall strategy, governance, and performance of the organization Promote Easterseals customer-centric, employee-supportive culture throughout the organization Serve as an active contributor to strategic planning Compliance and Administration: Administer and oversee all human resources programs such as compensation, benefits, workers compensation, and retirement plans. Ensure the organization s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and oversee audits of all HR functions Review and modify policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency in compliance Review, evaluate, and oversee all HR-related vendor relationships, including among others payroll and benefits, third-party administrators, and systems consultants Personal Characteristics The successful candidate will be a thoughtful, strategic, and decisive individual with a strong drive for results who applies a disciplined approach to continuously enhancing processes, systems, documentation, and training. Appetite for both hands-on activities and strategy setting/leadership Strong business acumen and operating skills such as organizing, planning, delegating, and monitoring Clear, effective communicator who is savvy at building relationships both inside and outside the organization A bility to adapt to changing circumstances and think on one s feet Qualifications Required Demonstrated strategic and operational leadership of a Human Resources department within a complex organization; at least 10 years of HR experience with at least 5 at an executive level Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in a team environment Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities Bachelor s degree Desired MBA or master s degree in related field such as Master of Human Resources Management Experience with ADP Understanding of this region s employment/talent market SHRM-SCP and/or SPHR certification Easterseals policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. Employment decisions at Easterseals are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.