Senior Director, Human Resources

Senior Director, Human Resources

Work Location:

Remote - USA

Schedule:

Full time

To advance the purpose of Inter Varsity, this position will provide strategic, systems-level leadership for the Human Resources function, partnering closely with leadership in HR and across the organization to support the design, evolution and execution of the organization’s people strategy. The emphasis is on growing and stewarding HR as a proactive, trusted, and forward-looking partner to the Fellowship — cultivating a healthy and thriving organizational culture that advances ministry on campus.

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world
• Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind, particularly staying current on issues of business practices within ministry, human resources, and talent management

• Ensure the goals of all reporting functions align with Inter Varsity’s Purpose Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, Doctrinal Basis, and Strategic Initiatives
• Serve as a strategic thought partner and builder, translating HR functions and processes into a coherent, executable people strategy in alignment with our mission and purpose
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic plan objectives and HR department strategies, goals, technologies, policies, and procedures
• Develop long-range plans with measurable objectives for assigned HR functions
• Provide systems-level leadership: diagnose root causes, surface interdependencies across functions, and design coherent, scalable people systems
• Anticipate shifting workforce needs and position HR upstream, evolving the function toward proactive, strategic partnership that engages early and shapes strong outcomes
• Strengthen the HR team’s strategic partnership and employee relations capabilities—establishing consistent, collaborative, and well-documented practices that are data-driven and best-in-class
• Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Inter Varsity’s compensation strategy, ensuring pay practices are internally equitable, externally competitive with nonprofits and ministries, and aligned with Inter Varsity’s mission, values, and stewardship commitments

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise and retain qualified HR staff
• Build an effective team by facilitating strong collaboration, and championing the understanding of organizational interdependencies
• Design and continually refine the HR operating model—establishing clear, focused roles and lanes of ownership, sound accountability structures, and dedicated capacity so the team can prioritize optimally in partnership with key stakeholders, with a high emphasis on supporting the mobilization of our campus ministries
• Ensure policies, procedures, and HR programs are consistently administered and aligned with our mission, organizational goals, and in compliance with industry standards and legal requirements
• Ensure that assigned HR team equips the movement as a center of excellence, stewards resources, provides strategic information, and delivers value-adding services to staff directors and staff
• Foster an environment of spiritual growth among the HR team

• Build trusted, high-credibility partnerships with senior leaders across all organizational lines—bringing high emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building skills to advance strategic projects and change initiatives across the Fellowship
• Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation to Staff Directors and staff across Inter Varsity. Advise leadership of new developments in HR policies, procedures and programs, and employment laws
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