Director, Human Resources Partner Team

About this role

Senior Director, Human ResourcesWork Location:
Remote - USASchedule:
Full timeTo advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will provide strategic, systems-level leadership for the Human Resources function, partnering closely with leadership in HR and across the organization to support the design, evolution and execution of the organization's people strategy. The emphasis is on growing and stewarding HR as a proactive, trusted, and forward-looking partner to the Fellowship — cultivating a healthy and thriving organizational culture that advances ministry on campus.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal:

Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world

Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind, particularly staying current on issues of business practices within ministry, human resources, and talent management

Leadership:

Ensure the goals of all reporting functions align with InterVarsity’s Purpose Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, Doctrinal Basis, and Strategic Initiatives

Serve as a strategic thought partner and builder, translating HR functions and processes into a coherent, executable people strategy in alignment with our mission and purpose

Participate in the development and implementation of strategic plan objectives and HR department strategies, goals, technologies, policies, and procedures

Develop long-range plans with measurable objectives for assigned HR functions

Provide systems-level leadership: diagnose root causes, surface interdependencies across functions, and design coherent, scalable people systems

Anticipate shifting workforce needs and position HR upstream, evolving the function toward proactive, strategic partnership that engages early and shapes strong outcomes

Strengthen the HR team’s strategic partnership and employee relations capabilities—establishing consistent, collaborative, and well-documented practices that are data-driven and best-in-class

Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of InterVarsity's compensation strategy, ensuring pay practices are internally equitable, externally competitive with nonprofits and ministries, and aligned with InterVarsity's mission, values, and stewardship commitments

Supervision:

Recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise and retain qualified HR staff

Build an effective team by facilitating strong collaboration, and championing the understanding of organizational interdependencies

Design and continually refine the HR operating model—establishing clear, focused roles and lanes of ownership, sound accountability structures, and dedicated capacity so the team can prioritize optimally in partnership with key stakeholders, with a high emphasis on supporting the mobilization of our campus ministries

Ensure policies, procedures, and HR programs are consistently administered and aligned with our mission, organizational goals, and in compliance with industry standards and legal requirements

Ensure that assigned HR team equips the movement as a center of excellence, stewards resources, provides strategic information, and delivers value-adding services to staff directors and staff

Foster an environment of spiritual growth among the HR team

Collaboration:

Build trusted, high-credibility partnerships with senior leaders across all organizational lines—bringing high emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building skills to advance strategic projects and change initiatives across the Fellowship

Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation to Staff Directors and staff across InterVarsity. Advise leadership of new developments in HR policies, procedures and programs, and employment laws

Partner with Staff Directors and Staff on HR and employment related projects and issues

Identify training needs for Staff Directors and Staff; facilitate point-in-time coaching and training sessions on HR related topics

Build strong working relationships with People Operations leaders to ensure an integrated approach to deliver value added service and strategic counsel to the Fellowship

Maintain an effective level of literacy of the various InterVarsity ministries, initiatives, and contexts

Lead change in a way that honors people—translating organizational and structural change into clear, concrete implications that engage and support staff along the journey

Administration:

Assist in developing and managing annual HR budgets

Assess and anticipate HR-related needs; recommend new or revised systems, programs, and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment related legal requirements and InterVarsity policies and procedures; assist in mitigating legal risks, and partner with the Legal department as necessary

Participate in professional development sessions, conferences and seminars

Use people data—including staff survey results, HCM data, and workforce trends—to inform priorities, anticipate risks, and ground recommendations in evidence rather than assertion

Fund Development:

Develop a team of prayer and financial support

Raise an agreed-upon amount of financial support

Establish and nurture ministry partner relationships through visits, phone calls and regular prayer letters

Communicate regularly with direct reports concerning their fund development responsibilities

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

A designated workstation at the NSC or a remote office

Required travel includes but is not limited to: People Operations and HR meetings, Ministry Partnership Development meetings, training sessions, and conferences

Regularly required to communicate with others, and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith

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