Director of Human Resources

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About YWCA South Hampton Roads

YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. YWCA South Hampton Roads (YWCA SHR) is dedicated to the fullness of its mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Serving approximately 8,000 individuals each year, YWCA SHR is a source of strength, courage and empowerment for women and families facing crisis. We are a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through quality services responding to the critical needs of survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. YWCA SHR works across racial, gender, religious and social lines with organizations-partners in all sectors to educate about disparities, advocate for change and provide resources and tools to dismantle oppressive systems.?

YWCA SHR is in the midst of a rapid transformation from a well-established direct service provider for women and families facing crisis to an organization working at the intersection of eliminating racism, empowering women and standing up for social justice, helping families and strengthening our community.?

About the Position

Under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Human Resources will partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align human resources strategy with the organization's mission and growth goals. The Director of Human Resources is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for all aspects of the HR lifecycle, including leadership development, employee engagement, staff development, compliance, compensation, benefits, training, and organizational culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:?

Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational culture
• Develop and implement HR strategies that promote equity, staff well-being, and organizational excellence
• Champion YWCA SHR's mission and values by embedding equity and empowerment principles into all HR functions
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's Human Resource Management System (HRMS) ?????

Human Resources Management

• Oversee all human resources operations to ensure the effective management of talent, organizational policies, and HR systems
• Ensure consistent policy application, equitable treatment, and strong employee support.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with legal and organizational standards
• Partner with Finance to manage HR systems, data integrity, and reporting

Training and Development

• Create and lead a comprehensive staff development and training strategy that builds leadership capacity, professional skills, and cultural competency across all levels of the organization
• Assess organizational training needs and design development programs that align with YWCA SHR's mission, values, and strategic objectives
• Implement leadership development programs and succession planning initiatives that prepare employees for advancement
• Partner with managers to identify skill gaps and create individualized learning plans
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement through ongoing feedback, coaching, and knowledge sharing

Organizational Change and Development

• Lead HR initiatives that support organizational transformation and culture change
• Use performance data and staff feedback to evaluate the impact of development and change initiatives
• Build an inclusive workplace culture that values transparency, accountability, and empowerment

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Oversee policy updates, documentation, and completion of all required training
• Manage employee relations cases, unemployment, workers' compensation, and risk management matters
• Stay informed of emerging HR legislation, best practices, and compliance trends
• Ensure all YWCA SHR leadership adheres to legal and operational compliance requirements affecting team members

Compensation and Benefits

• Design and manage competitive salary structures and benefits programs
• Conduct compensation analyses and make recommendations for pay equity and retention
• Manage benefit plan communication, enrollment, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, FMLA, and other leave regulations

Employee Relations and Talent Management

• Lead equitable recruitment and onboarding processes that promote diversity and inclusion
• Support recruitment and onboarding for volunteers and interns
• Support managers in addressing performance issues and facilitating growth opportunities
• Develop and implement employee engagement, recognition, and retention strategies

Additional Duties

• Adhere to all YWCA SHR policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS?

We will consider exceptional candidates who…