Senior VP of HR — Leader for Mission-Driven Co-ops

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA contributions

401(k) with employer match

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is based in Arlington, Virginia, seeking a Senior Vice President, Human Resources to align HR with the organization’s strategic goals and lead a team of 16 HR professionals.

The role oversees talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, training, internal communications, leadership development, and HRIS, while driving organizational health and employee growth across the association’s nationwide operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in HR/Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Fifteen years’ experience in Human Resources with five years’ management in a large organization.
• SPHR preferred; CCP/CEBS or demonstrated specialist expertise in staffing, compensation, or benefits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of HR with the association's strategic goals and business needs.
• Lead the HR team to deliver strategically oriented programs and services.
• Provide service excellence through organizational development and other HR programs for 16 HR professionals.
• Direct functions: organizational/leadership development, talent acquisition, talent management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, training, internal communications, and HRIS.

Skills

HR Leadership

Strategic HR

Talent Management

HR Program Delivery

ERISA/FMLA/ COBRA knowledge

MS Office Skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is based in Arlington, Virginia, seeking a Senior Vice President, Human Resources to align HR with the organization’s strategic goals and lead a team of 16 HR professionals.

The role oversees talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, training, internal communications, leadership development, and HRIS, while driving organizational health and employee growth across the association’s nationwide operations.