Vice President of Human Resources

Position Title: Vice President of Human Resources

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: People and Culture

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Exempt

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer

Pay Range: $120,000-$135,000/year

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

This position represents an extraordinary opportunity to impact the way our organization thinks about and develops our people. At the broadest level, the Vice President of Human Resources will ensure JFS meets its commitment to developing all of its team members to their fullest potential, and ensuring the organization is an outstanding place to build a career in the nonprofit sector. The VP of Human Resources will oversee all aspects of human resources from hiring to employee relations, payroll, benefits and more. This position also serves as a member of JFS’s senior leadership team, playing a key role in discussions and decisions about the strategic direction of the organization. This is a high-profile position within our organization and will have significant impact on the experience of every JFS team member.

Initial priorities for this position include:

• Assess our current HR structure, practices and strategy, and make recommendations accordingly
• Conduct an organization-wide talent assessment
• In partnership with the Executive Team and Director of Strategic Integration, identify opportunities for employee training and learning
• Assess employee compensation and benefits and make a plan to ensure they are competitive

Responsibilities:

• Introduce new and/or improved methodologies for attracting, assessing, selecting, rewarding and developing a strong and diverse workforce of staff and volunteers
• In partnership with key stakeholders (e.g. the CEO and CSO), assist in the development and implementation of workforce planning and strategies
• Keep abreast of how external forces impact our organization’s culture, and our ability to recruit, retain and motivate high-performing team members
• Partner effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, building trusting, respectful, and highly communicative relationships
• Serve as the “voice” of the staff at the leadership level, advocating for programs and driving solutions that align with organizational goals
• Create and improve employee career pathways within the organization
• Develop and implement robust HR strategies and processes that support our mission, culture, and brand
• Introduce us to new ways of thinking about our people’s analytics and drive activity accordingly.
• Stay current with HR best practices in all relevant areas, including recruitment, benefits and compliance
• Develop compensation programs to support our performance-based culture
• Support and develop managers to serve as key drivers of employee satisfaction and retention
• Represent JFS at community events, sharing best practices and representing our brand

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Passionate commitment to talent development and the overall JFS mission
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in business, education, or related field preferred
• Nonprofit sector experience preferred
• California HR certification(s) desired
• 7 to 10 years of professional experience with a majority spent in HR/talent management-related roles; specific experience in talent development, retention, career pathways and/or succession planning preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function, including but not limited to overseeing, processing or approving regular payrolls, preferably at a non-profit or grant funded organization
• Exceptional strategic, analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback in a way that fosters trust and respect
• High level of emotional intelligence, with superior verbal and written communication skills
• Growth mindset; comfortable with disruptive thinking and embraces challenge
• Experience managing multiple high-performing individuals and teams
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and listening skills
• Demonstrated results building departmental or organizational culture
• Ability to multi-task, set and drive priorities, monitor progress towards goals, and utilize data and information
• Deep familiarity with talent management and HR strategy and best practices

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

• Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.