Senior Vice President, People Operations

Posted:
8/19/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Application Instructions

Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.

Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.

Number of Positions: 1

Compensation: $180,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually Commensurate with Experience and Location

Position Overview

The Senior Vice President, People Operations, leads the team responsible for some of City Year’s core human resources functions, including compensation, benefits, human resources information systems and background checks. Reporting to the Chief Administration Officer (CAO), the Senior Vice President, People Operation plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth administration of these critical functions that impact the everyday lives of City Year’s people; but more importantly leads efforts to evolve City Year’s policies and practices to more closely align with City Year’s values and support the organization’s long-term strategies. The ideal candidate is someone who deeply believes that supporting people is the best way to achieve great organizational outcomes. Along with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Senior Vice President, People Operations is an important partner in developing strategies and decisions leading to the long-term success and sustainability of the organization.

Job Description

AMONG THE KEY DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE FOLLOWING: 

 

Compensation 

  • In conjunction with the CAO, review proposed salary recommendations, promotions, equity adjustments, and spot bonuses, in accordance with City Year’s compensation policy 

  • Manage the administration of the annual increase and bonus process 

  • Provide guidance and support to talent acquisition professionals and hiring managers on compensation-related matters, including salary offers, promotions, and performance reviews 

  • Provide guidance to stakeholders on implementing compensation practices that foster equity within the organization 

  • Review new and existing job descriptions and level to appropriate grade in City Year’s job hierarchy  

  • Monitor classification and compensation practices to ensure internal equity and alignment within the enterprise  

  • Stay current on pay transparency regulations, legislative changes and laws such as the Equal Pay Act  

  • Periodically execute market-based surveys, review industry trends and benchmark City Year jobs and compensation practices to ensure that City Year remains competitive and uses data to guide compensation recommendations and decisions 

Benefits 

  • Align City Year’s total rewards practices to support the organization’s values and goals 

  • Enhance communication around City Year’s total rewards practices to promote transparency and equity 

  • Support the Benefits team in the administration of City Year’s benefits programs, including the annual open enrollment process for both staff and City Year AmeriCorps members 

  • Partner with Finance to ensure compensation and benefits programs are aligned with each year’s annual budget 

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) 

  • Support the team to align City Year’s HRIS (currently Workday) to support business processes and outcomes 

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the team has adequate support and resources to administer the HRIS and support end users in all critical functions (e.g., recruitment, hiring, onboarding, compensation, benefits, staffing changes, etc.) 

 

Background Checks 

  • Support the team to successfully administer background checks to City Year’s staff and AmeriCorps members annually 

  • Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant AmeriCorps and state commission requirements around background checks 

 

Leadership Responsibilities 

  • In collaboration with the CHRO, lead or participate in broad human resources initiatives 

  • Promote engagement and professional growth for all team members 

  • Ensure that the team’s policies and practices align with City Year’s values and support its long-term mission 

  • Stay plugged-in to significant organizational changes and ensure that the team is prepared to respond appropriately 

  • Provide support for major organizational restructuring efforts 

  • Participate in cross-departmental initiatives as needed 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, ideally in senior-level roles 

  • Extensive experience with compensation, market surveys, benefits and HRIS systems, especially Workday, preferred; demonstrated ability to leverage and learn technology systems required 

  • Strong analytical skills 

  • Ability to work independently and interact with all levels of management in a professional and positive manner 

  • Experience working in diverse organizations of national scope preferred 

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; track record of centering equity in decision-making around policy and practices 

  • Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work, especially work in support of people of marginalized identities 

  • Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to plan and execute organizational change and quality improvements; a high degree of personal discretion and judgment; ability to act and make decisions independently; ability to develop creative approaches to complex challenges and opportunities, and to plan effectively 

  • Able to travel occasionally for team retreats and other meetings (2-5 times per year) 

TO APPLY 

Submit your cover letter and resume via the online application. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Full-time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. 

Benefits

Full time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation and sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental and vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.

Employment at City Year is at-will. 

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.