Senior Director of People & Culture

Applications:

The position is open until filled, with a priority deadline of March 31, 2022. Candidate materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and initial interviews will be scheduled as materials are submitted.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and a two-page (or less) cover letter addressed to HR Talent Source at [email protected] and [email protected].

You may direct questions to Anne Shannon at [email protected] or 425-451-2050.

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About Treehouse:

At Treehouse, we envision a world where every child who has experienced foster care has the opportunities and support they need to pursue their dreams and launch successfully into adulthood. And our team of staff who embody and deliver the heart and care of our work is our secret sauce.

Treehouse seeks to hire passionate individuals who understand the power of young people, celebrate diverse voices and challenge themselves to do better for youth in foster care. We are committed to providing opportunities for staff to learn, grow and stay with the organization during an exciting time as we expand our services and reach statewide.

Benefit Summary:

Treehouse values work-life balance and prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our staff by providing top notch benefits.

• Generous PTO of 4 weeks
• 2 Weeks off (separate from PTO) for Staff Appreciation Weeks
• 9 paid annual holidays
• Healthcare Benefit plan options with 100% employer sponsored premiums for employees
• 403B Retirement Plan Matching
• Paid Leave Tax covered by Treehouse
• Free convenient parking
• Dog Friendly Office Space

Essential Functions:

Leadership

• Collaborate with Chief Operating Officer and other executive leaders on the development and implementation of a human resources strategy and organizational culture that support staff to do their best work in alignment with the organization’s goals, values, and strategic priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on human resource strategy and issues related to the full employee life cycle.
• Act as a steward and ambassador for Treehouse mission and values to foster a positive, equitable working environment.
• Partner with executive leaders on the organization’s equity and inclusion strategy and DEI initiatives.
• Utilize surveys, dashboards, and data to drive programs and priorities focused on employee development and employee retention.

HR Management

• Oversee all HR functions for the organization, including but not limited to recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, agency-wide policies, risk management, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Direct the People & Culture department, providing supervision, setting department goals and priorities, monitoring performance, and ensuring excellent service to the organization.
• Partner with the executive team to understand, develop and implement the organization’s human resource and talent strategy to meet current and future talent needs through recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership practices in hiring, leading, coaching and evaluation of diverse staff to support our mission, achieve work plans and support professional development goals.
• Administer annual employee experience survey and make recommendations to executive leadership on adjustments to the organization’s talent management strategies.
• Oversee performance management system and processes, ensuring that performance reviews, individual development plans and corrective action processes are in place, are timely, and in compliance with applicable laws, policies and agreements.
• Ensure that human resources processes such as records management, leaves of absence, and benefit and salary administration are developed and performed in compliance with all legal and organizational requirements, standards, and procedures.
• Leads the development and management of the departmental budget.

Compensation & Benefits

• Analyzes trends in and monitors the effectiveness of compensation and benefits practices to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Manages the development, implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Provides advice to Executive Leadership on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations.
• Create an employee benefits program that maximizes value to staff within budgetary constraints; supervise the communication, enrollment, and administration of plans
• Provide leadership, representation, and oversight for all legal compliance issues including but not limited to L&I, unemployment, legal proceedings, investigations, risk management, and any legal issues that impact the organization’s operations, policies, employees, and clients.
• Ensures all managers adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements affecting employees
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to management.

Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in HR and hand-on HR roles
• BA degree in Human Resources or related field
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice and ability to effectively engage in candid conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive and effective working relationships with individuals of various ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate complex concepts and information to agency senior management and board volunteers
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to plan and implement in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Ability to successfully carry out complex assignments, adapt to changing situations and priorities, and manage effectively in times of ambiguity and change
• Excellent project management skills and ability to balance multiple and competing priorities
• Ability and aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
• Satisfy Washington State criminal background requirements for working with youth and vulnerable adults

Working Conditions – typical business office environment/working from home. Treehouse’s Seattle office is a dog-friendly work environment.

As of October 18, 2021, Treehouse staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as indicated by the CDC. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on the first day of hire. Staff may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs that would not cause undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of a disability, you may request an accommodation by contacting the People & Culture department at [email protected].

Treehouse complies with applicable State & Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.