Human Resources Director

Buckeye-Valley-Family-Ymca; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye-Valley-Family-Ymca is seeking a Human Resources Director to provide association-wide leadership for people strategy, culture, and HR operations. The role reports to the CEO and partners with senior leadership to shape HR infrastructure, policies, and initiatives aligned with the YMCA’s mission.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with a Master’s degree or professional HR certification preferred, and at least three years of progressive HR experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field.
• Master’s degree and/or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or other relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide association-wide leadership for people strategy, organizational culture, and HR operations.
• Partner with CEO, executive leadership, managers, and Board to advise on employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Lead development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and practices to support mission, engagement, and retention.

Skills

HR leadership

Employment law

Policy development

People-focused leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree or professional certification preferred

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY: The Human Resources Director provides association-wide leadership for the YMCA’s people strategy, organizational culture, and human resources operations. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a strategic partner to organizational leadership, the Director will help shape the people practices, leadership capabilities, and HR infrastructure needed to support the YMCA’s mission and long-term organizational priorities.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field; master’s degree and/or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or other relevant professional certification preferred.Minimum of three (3) plus years of progressive human resources and management experience, preferably within the YMCA and/or nonprofit sector, with demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, and organizational culture.Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices, including wage and hour, employment practices, workplace safety, leave administration, benefits, employee relations, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies, policies, and programs that support the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational effectiveness.Proven ability to partner with the CEO, executive leadership, managers, and Board/volunteer leadership by providing sound guidance on complex employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, compensation, performance, and other people-related matters.Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to attract, develop, retain, and motivate high-performing employees while fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and integrity; must demonstrate a strong commitment to the YMCA’s mission, values, and commitment to serving diverse communities.