Vice President of Human Resources
Company: People's Resource Center
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Overview
PRC is hiring a Vice President of Human Resources to plan,
organize, and lead PRC's human resource functions including
workforce planning, employee experience and culture, hiring and
benefits administration, training, and engagement. A successful
candidate is a strategic leader who understands that employees and
volunteers work jointly as the organization's workforce, motivates
and engages teams, and is accountable for overall HR operations in
alignment with strategy and mission.
The Vice President will lead a team of three employees: Human
Resources Generalist, a Volunteer Department Manager, and a
Volunteer Department Coordinator. This individual will serve as a
member of the Senior Management team reporting to the Chief
Executive Officer.
People's Resource Center Overview
People's Resource Center (PRC) is a not-for-profit, social service
organization founded in 1975 by community members looking to help
neighbors who were facing financial hardship. Over four decades of
community building, PRC has grown into a multiservice agency
focused on interwoven services and tools that support and
strengthen more than 7,000 families each year. We remain one of the
only multi-service human services agencies in the Western Suburbs
of Chicago offering basic needs assistance, educational tools and
personalized services to help families find stability and pursue
their goals.
The values that guide our actions and decisions and that are
embedded in our culture are:
Dignity and Respect: Recognizing the dignity of each person who
comes to us, we create a welcoming and respectful environment in
all of our programs and communication.
Creative and Innovative: We express our mission directly. We try
things in the community. We are willing to jump in to new areas in
order to address an unmet need.
Responsible Stewards: We welcome those who need resources, as well
as those with resources to share.
Compassionate: We listen, we encourage, we try to get to know our
families, we provide some help and guidance, we advocate, in a
spirit of kindness and compassion.
Integrity: We place a high priority in living out of our
principles, in our relationships, programs, and organizational
practices.
PRC offers a generous compensation and benefits package to our full
time employees, including:
Medical insurance - HMO, PPO (80% employer paid)
Dental insurance - PPO (80% employer paid)
Flexible Spending Account participation
Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan & company match
23 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 paid holiday
Position Essential Functions
Workforce Planning and Culture
Lead the planning and implementation of a workforce plan utilizing
employed and volunteer resources, to meet the needs of functional
areas and align with PRC's mission, values, and goals.
Establish and implement strategies to foster employee engagement in
a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, anchored in
organization's mission, history and values.
Establish and monitor annual Human Resources and Volunteer
Department objectives and budgets; regularly reporting status of
activities.
Develop and implement the annual organization-wide staffing budget,
and the budget for the human resources department and volunteer
department
Develop and implement training priorities for employees based on
PRC strategic needs, values and culture, available resources and
compliance requirements.
Develop and manage plan to meet organization-wide priorities for
Volunteer training, to address organizational needs and promote
volunteer engagement and satisfaction.
Employment planning, recruitment and engagement
Oversee recruitment and new employee orientation systems to promote
employment opportunities and attract and retain quality
candidates.
Engaging supervisors, oversee the process to establish job
descriptions for all employee positions, to include competencies,
responsibilities, determination of FSLA status and organizational
values. Maintain records of updated and signed job descriptions for
all employees.
Manage the screening, interviewing and selection process to
identify and attract quality employee candidates; including but not
limited to administering assessments, conducting background checks,
checking references and making hiring recommendations on behalf of
supervisors.
Develop and manage employee engagement activities including but not
limited to surveys and other feedback methods, celebrations and
recognitions, gatherings and events
Personnel and Policy Management
Establish an organizational performance management framework that
aligns with PRC values and mission and meets needs of functional
leaders.
Maintain and update Employee Handbook and employee-related
policies, including but not limited to employee-related policies,
procedures, affirmative action/EEOC compliance, harassment,
etc.
Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety and
other laws, regulations and requirements.
Advise leaders, managers, and employees on various HR-related
topics such as leaves, compensation, employee relations matters,
and resolves any issues that may arise.
Manage and report personnel issues, including handling of legal
implications
Oversee the implementation of voluntary and involuntary employment
termination processes including exit interviews, notifications, and
separation agreements and works closely with the organization's pro
bono legal and expert resources.
Compensation, Benefits And Record Keeping
Administer PRC's compensation program to establish and maintain
competitive salaries within relevant markets and available
resources, in alignment with content, responsibilities, and
requirements of job roles
Plan, direct and supervise activities relating to the
administration and maintenance of payroll and employee benefits
programs that ensure cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and
internal equity.
Administer benefits program including conducting analyses and
serving as primary contact with providers of insurance (medical,
life, STD, etc.), workers' compensation, unemployment and
retirement plans.
Maintain complete and current personnel records, including
employment files, completed application materials and job
descriptions, recognitions, performance reviews and actions,
etc.
Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement
Oversee processes of volunteer recruitment, application completion,
screening, placement, overall PRC orientation, and appropriate
background checks.
Update and maintain current volunteer-related policies and
procedures, including volunteer standards of conduct.
Ensure volunteer database and records are up-to-date and reflect
current protocols.
Develop and manage organization-wide volunteer engagement,
including communications, recognition, celebration and retention
activities
Serve as a resource for assigned supervisors to address volunteer
conduct or performance-related concerns
Required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
7 years of progressively responsible human resources leadership
experience required
5 years of experience directly supervising employees required
Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of relevant experience required
Experience developing and managing a budget required
Preferred
Experience supervising volunteers a plus
HR Certifications a plus (SPRH or SHRM Certified Professional)
Essential Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities Required
Commitment to PRC's mission, values, community focus
Highly organized, high attention to detail and able to manage
multiple projects simultaneously
Enjoys working in a social service non-for-profit organization
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teamwork
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication and
interpersonal relations
Able to effectively promote and represent PRC to other
organizations
Knowledge of best practices in human resources management including
professional recruitment strategies, onboarding, training and
development
Excellent analytic, problem solving and coaching skills
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills among diverse
constituent groups
Able to work independently, with a team, and with a diverse group
of individuals
Ability to work effectively with volunteers, with people from other
countries & with people speaking other languages
Able to compile, analyze and evaluate data
Able to lift 25 lbs.; have a valid driver's license and access to a
vehicle
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and salary
expectations
Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: No
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