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Northwest Center Chief Human Resources Officer in Seattle, Washington
Northwest Center is an ambitious, dynamic, and driven social enterprise organization that operates successful businesses to drive societal change. We are focused on our collective North---a world where all children have equitable access to education and the employment rate for people with disabilities is the same as the general population. Since its inception in 1965, Northwest Center has built and acquired a portfolio of commercial businesses to fuel our mission of disability inclusion and enable our journey North.
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a pivotal member of the executive leadership team, tasked with designing, developing, and advancing the organization's human resources strategy. The CHRO will lead HR initiatives that align with the organization's mission, drive business objectives, and ensure compliance while also fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation. The CHRO will serve as a strategic counselor to the CEO and senior leadership on all HR-related matters, driving organizational success through a strong HR function.
Salary: $190-230K
Location: Renton, WA
Benefits:
- Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program'
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here:?http://www.nwcbenefits.com/
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals and promotes continuous improvement in HR practices.
- Revise and elevate HR policies, procedures, and practices to reflect organizational growth, industry advancements, and best practices.
- Partner with the executive leadership team to provide strategic counsel on business decisions, ensuring alignment between business strategies and HR initiatives.
- Lead organizational development and change management efforts to build an agile, engaged, and future-ready workforce.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee all operational aspects of the HR function, including talent acquisition, employee engagement programs, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and HR compliance.
- Design, develop, and continuously refine the HR infrastructure by creating and updating policies, programs, and initiatives that drive operational efficiency. This includes implementing scalable HR systems and processes that are responsive to the organization's evolving needs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and fostering an adaptable and resilient workforce capable of meeting future challenges.
- Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of HR services and programs across all regions, optimizing processes for enhanced performance and outcomes.
- Manage and mentor an HR team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Lead HR operations, ensuring consistency in HR policies and practices while adapting to local regulations and cultural nuances.
Provide expertise in employment standards, and workforce planning, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirem