Director of Human Resources and Board Relations

About Us

The Voter Participation Center (VPC) is the nation’s largest non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to registering to vote and mobilizing people to vote from underrepresented communities. We serve people of color, young people, and unmarried women – who make up the majority of the potential electorate, but have been historically underrepresented in political participation. Using direct mail, digital and social media outreach, guided by rigorous data science and experimentation, and working closely with a multitude of partner organizations, VPC connects with millions of voters each year, building the foundation for a more representative democracy. Over the past 22 years, VPC has helped more than 6.6 million people register to vote. VPC is driven by a commitment to constant research, testing, experimentation and evaluation, and thus offers many of the most cost-effective, proven, high-impact programs in the civic engagement field.

The Center for Voter Information (CVI) is VPC’s partner organization. It is a separate but affiliated 501(c)4 non-profit that works to engage voters from underrepresented communities and members of the broader electorate who share their values.

VPC-CVI does not sponsor work visas for potential or hired employees under any circumstances.

This position is based in Washington, D.C., where we work a hybrid schedule coming into the office on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Role

VPC and CVI are seeking a Director of Human Resources and Board Relations. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance / Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Human Resources and Board Relations will manage interviewing, hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, training, development, evaluation, and time-tracking initiatives. This role is perfect for someone with human resources, administrative, or operations experience looking to continue to specialize in human resources. This position will also help the CEO manage board relations. The Director will also support the tracking of organizational contracts. VPC and CVI are looking for a Director of Human Resources and Board Relations. This position reports to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The Director will be responsible for managing various HR functions, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, training, development, evaluation, and time-tracking initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with experience in human resources, administration, or operations who is eager to continue specializing in the HR field.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Director will assist the CEO in managing board relations and support the tracking of organizational contracts. The Director will work closely with the President and CEO, the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, and the Executive Vice President to ensure that both internal and external commitments are met effectively.

The ideal candidate should be adaptable to changing priorities and capable of managing multiple projects quickly and efficiently. The Director will collaborate closely with the President and CEO, the Vice President for Finance / Chief Financial Officer, and the Executive Vice President to ensure that they effectively fulfill both internal and external commitments. A successful candidate will be someone who can easily adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects quickly and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute tasks relating to employee recruitment/onboarding (posting job descriptions, scheduling onboarding appointments, gathering new hire documents, relaying information about VPC to candidates), employee training programs;
• Lead employee relations related to benefits and company policies.
• Maintain personnel files, employee handbook, and up-to-date job descriptions;
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Supports maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Liaison with our benefits administrators and facilitate the open enrollment process.
• Provide support to diversity, equity, and inclusion and employee engagement initiatives;
• Direct the organizational employee review process;
• Serve as a strategic adviser to the leadership team on issues such as institutional priorities, employee training programs, employee-focused leadership decisions, and more;
• Help to create and maintain a tracking process for organizational contracts;
• Help to manage the boards of directors and prepare for board meetings;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must-Haves:

The ideal candidate would bring with them a combination of the following experiences and skills:

• Five years of experience doing administration, operations, and human resources work, preferably at a nonprofit organization;
• Experience with federal, state, and employment laws;
• Experience working with human resources information systems;
• Commitment to deadlines;
• Outstanding judgment, sensitivity, and high discretion;
• Ability to listen and probe to understand underlying needs and/or root cause of an issue;
• Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive, and strategic guidance;

Nice-To-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and human resources experience;
• HRCI and/or SHRM Certification
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment while demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness when faced with dynamic priorities and needs;
• Committed to a representative and inclusive electorate;
• Outstanding presentation, written, and oral communication skills;
• Exemplary leadership, time management, organizational, and analytical skills;
• Comfortable leveraging remote technologies to work with colleagues across the country;
• An entrepreneurial spirit—a self-starter, motivated, creative, and a problem-solver;
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Google Workspace; and familiarity with systems such as ADP, Replicon, TASC, Asana (project management), and Slack (communication).

Work Environment:

• We work a hybrid schedule, coming into the office on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• No travel is required.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $125,448.47 - $148,257.28 annually, based on full-time employment, commensurate with experience. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents, as well as 100% employer-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance for employees; generous paid time off; access to a retirement plan with 3% employer match, and more.

How to Apply

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? We encourage you to still apply! To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references.

Interested candidates can APPLY HERE: https://jobs.lever.co/voterparticipation/96adc026-58a7-4291-ba4b-380e0e78fdc6.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. References are not contacted until you are notified.

VPC-CVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. We strongly value the leadership of people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and other traditionally marginalized communities, and encourage candidates from these communities to apply.

We strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At VPC-CVI, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,448.47 - $148,257.28 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC

Salary : $125,448 - $148,257