Vice President of Human Resources

Description

• Salary: Starting at $130,561 (DOE)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday – 40 Hours a week
• Work Location: Sioux Falls, SD or Rapid City, SD

Position Overview:

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive changes for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: 40 hours a week with flexibility.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: $130,561 - $154,846 (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours of "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service. 

What You Will Do:

• Strategic Planning and Vision: Support the development and execution of an HR strategy aligned with the organization's mission and goals. Leverage technology to enhance services, streamline processes, and optimize resources.
• Talent Acquisition and Retention: Drive recruitment to attract top talent, implement innovative sourcing strategies, and foster workforce diversity. Partner with leaders to promote a leadership culture that enhances retention, engagement, referrals, and internal net promoter scores.
• Performance Management: Oversee performance appraisals, guiding managers and employees to align with organizational goals.
• Employee Engagement: Develop strategies to boost engagement, satisfaction, and morale. Implement retention initiatives and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees feel valued.
• Compensation and Benefits: Oversee competitive compensation and benefits programs aligned with industry standards and organizational goals. Promote CHS benefits participation and coordinate salary surveys.
• Workplace Policies: Develop and enforce HR policies that ensure compliance, fairness, and a positive work environment.
• Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, conflicts, and disciplinary matters in a timely and effective manner. Foster open communication and positive employee relations.
• Labor Relations: Oversee labor relations activities, ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws, agreements, regulatory licensing, and conducting investigations as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership, providing mentorship, coaching, and advice on management, performance, and recognition. Prepare HR reports for management and the Board, coordinate with consultants and vendors, and engage in inter- and intra-agency functions.
• Budget Management: Develop and maintain the HR budget making informed investment decisions that support strategic goals and maximize value.

What We’ll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate. 
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail. 
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions. 
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients. 

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in related field preferred

Experience: 

• Seven years’ experience with exposure to all areas of Human Resources, preferably in nonprofit organizations or social services sectors required.
• Supervisor’s experience required.

Certification: 

• SHRM-CP required.
• SHRM-SCP preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required.  Extended periods of sedentary work required. 

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