Job Description

Summary/objective: Dedicated and experienced Human Resources professional to join our Board of Directors. The Human Resources Board Member will provide valuable expertise, oversight, and guidance on human resources matters, ensuring that our organization attracts, retains, and supports a diverse and talented workforce. This is a voluntary position that offers an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of our organization.

Essential functions:

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight on human resources policies, practices, and initiatives to support the organization’s mission and objectives.

• Review and provide input on human resources policies, procedures, and practices to ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Advise on talent acquisition and retention strategies, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
• Monitor and evaluate the organization’s compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness, equity, and compliance with legal requirements.
• Oversee compliance efforts related to employment laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, and recommend actions to address legal risks and ensure a fair and inclusive workplace.
• Provide guidance and support to the executive leadership team and staff on human resources-related matters, including employee relations, conflict resolution, and organizational culture.
• Serve as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the human resources function, communicating HR-related matters and updates to the board and ensuring that HR considerations are integrated into strategic decision-making processes.
• Review and evaluate organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and recommend strategies to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Participate actively in board meetings, committees, and strategic planning sessions, providing input and perspective from a human resources standpoint.
• Uphold the organization’s mission, values, and code of ethics, and act in the best interest of the organization and its employees at all times.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Core Competencies:

• Required education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR) preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse leaders.
• Minimum of 3 5 years in human resources management, with expertise in areas such as talent management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits, and HR compliance.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to nonprofit organizations.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and innovative approach to addressing HR challenges and opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and engage in constructive dialogue and decision-making processes.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values, and willingness to dedicate time and effort to support its goals and objectives.

Physical Requirements:

• Supervisory responsibilities: N/A

• Work environment: Hybrid with 75% remote and 25% attending Board Meetings
• Physical demands: 80% sedentary, 3% pushing, 3% lifting and 3% pulling
• Travel required: N/A