The Senior Executive, Human Resources plays a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing the organization’s people strategy. This leader will oversee organizational development, workforce planning, talent management, compensation & benefits, HR systems, employee relations, compliance, and culture initiatives—all while aligning HR practices with the mission, values, and operational strategy of the organization.
This role requires a seasoned HR leader who can serve as a strategic advisor, culture champion, and operational expert.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Strategy & Change Leadership
- Drive organizational design, strategic workforce planning, and change initiatives.
- Serve as a strategic HR advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
- Lead HR initiatives that enhance culture, employee engagement, and alignment with mission and values.
- Support policy changes, new initiatives, and process improvements.
- Ensure adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards across all HR functions.
- Lead staffing operations and support short-term event workforce planning (especially during LLWS).
Talent Development & Performance Management
- Build career paths, leadership development, and coaching programs.
- Align learning and development with business goals.
- Oversee training programs that enhance staff capabilities.
- Manage performance management processes and talent reviews.
- Support compensation decisions with equitable, unbiased practices.
- Drive succession planning and identify high-potential talent.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Lead recruitment strategies for full-time and seasonal workforce needs.
- Drive employer branding, sourcing strategies, and selection processes.
- Oversee ATS management to streamline recruiting, tracking, and onboarding.
- Design onboarding programs focused on cultural alignment and early success.
- Manage agency relationships as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Oversee compensation structure, job analysis, market benchmarking, and pay equity audits.
- Manage executive compensation, total rewards strategy, and benefits programs.
- Lead communication of total rewards through statements, guides, and workshops.
Employee Relations
- Maintain and communicate organizational policies and procedures.
- Handle conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
- Guide managers on performance issues and corrective action.
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends.
- Support DEI efforts and foster a positive, inclusive culture.
- Lead recognition and engagement programs using key metrics and feedback tools.
HR Systems & Analytics
- Lead selection and optimization of HRIS, ATS, and LMS platforms.
- Use data, KPIs, and benchmarks to drive decision-making and demonstrate ROI.
- Build transparent performance and recognition systems tied to business outcomes.
- Develop measurable outcomes supporting overall HR operational goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (HR, Business, Org Development, or related field). Master’s degree preferred.
- HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in senior HR leadership.
- Demonstrated success leading HR strategy, talent management, workforce planning, and organizational change.
- Experience partnering with executive leadership and board members.
- Expertise across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and succession planning.
- Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits, engagement strategies, HR analytics, and employment law.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in nonprofit, youth development, sports organizations, or mission-driven environments preferred.
- Experience managing a seasonal workforce is a plus.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Professional office environment with hybrid flexibility after one year (up to 2 days/week).
- Frequent use of computers, phones, and standard office technology.
- Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods.
- Occasional travel for events and staffing needs, especially July–August.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs for event setup/teardown.
- Some evening and weekend work required.