VP of Human Resources

A leading affordable housing developer in the DMV region is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Human Resources to join their Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will shape organizational strategy, lead culture-building initiatives, and oversee HR, training, and office administration functions to create an engaging and inclusive workplace. We’re looking for an experienced HR leader with proven success in driving change, fostering DEIB, and developing high-performing teams. If you're seeking an opportunity to build opportunity, strengthen communities, and empower our staff to achieve meaningful impact, contact us today!

The Vice President will have direct supervision of Office Administration and Human Resources teams ensuring high level staff performance and department efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES & RESULTS

• Collaborates with the President/CEO and the Senior Leadership Team, utilize experience, business strategy, and networks to create and lead company’s short term and long-term strategies to foster our culture where staff are aligned with our mission & core values. Guides company in developing staff skills and performance levels.
• Designs the strategy and oversees the development and completion of department programs and initiatives, defining program milestones and metrics. Ensures flawless delivery of all aspects of program and project execution.
• Designs and implements a Staff Training & Development Plan.
• Builds strong relationships with staff and community partners (e.g. NWA, HPN). Participates in coalitions with a variety of community-based organizations, as appropriate.
• Develops and implements training and capacity building strategies and programs.
• Serves as a key advisor to the Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and liaison to the Board Committee (Governance Committee).
  
  

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

• Leads and executes the development of the organization’s strategies for recruitment & retention, compensation & benefits administration, compliance, staff training & development, IT infrastructure efficiency & growth while minimizing organizational risk.
• Drives and manages organizational change to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Embeds and collaborates with leadership to create authentic and meaningful inclusion of DEIB perspectives in company policies, processes, and practices.
• Maintains and continuously improves HR policies and procedures.
  
  

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Develops department annual budget. Partners with the CFO in budget planning to adjust for changes in business strategy.
• Reviews and monitors budget vs actual activity to identify variances and ensure financial activity is appropriate and correct.
• Observes and practices financial stewardship in managing company’s financial resources.
  
  

CULTURE and STAFF ENGAGEMENT

• Builds a team culture that supports the organization’s strategic direction with a deep commitment to collaboration, accountability, equity, and resident service.
• Establishes staff goals and deliverables; provides coaching and evaluation based on those goals to ensure the team maintains a high level of knowledge and competence related to company priorities.
• Creates the conditions for success.
• Engages cross-department collaboration. Fosters transparency and open lines of communication.
• Promotes inclusive department practices.
• Motivates and inspires staff to achieve goals.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field is required. Master’s degree in HR, preferred. HR certification required.
• Experience in real estate preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive senior leadership role in managing human resources for mid-sized organizations.
• Demonstrated understanding of change management and culture building.
• Experience leading organization’s DEIB efforts.
• Familiarity with local and state employment regulations.
  
  

Apply today for immediate consideration or reach out to Aimee Long for more details!

215-661-8834 x 106

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