VP of Human Resources
Jewish Federation Los Angeles
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and execute all HR functions for a nonprofit organization with approximately 140 employees.
- Manage the full spectrum of human resources activities including recruitment and on-boarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, and HR policy development.
- Act as a strategic partner to leadership, driving internal learning and engagement initiatives, while ensuring a positive and compliant workplace culture.
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and ensure policies reflect best practices, inclusivity, and organizational values.
- Oversee vendor and benefits partner relationships, ensuring high-quality, employee-centered service.
- Supervise and assist in the coordination of all labor relations activities, including collective bargaining, development of proposals, contract administration and grievance processing; may represent the Federation in dispute-resolution procedures.
- Develop and oversee HR budget.
- Supervise the HR team, including benefits, recruitment, talent development, people systems, and employee life cycle management.
- Design and manage compensation strategies (base pay, benefits, salary structure, and recognition programs), ensuring transparency, competitiveness, and equity.
- Drive organizational culture initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and department managers, helping shape organizational culture, structure, and long-term talent strategies.
- Develop and manage learning and leadership development programs that build people leadership competencies and empower staff at all levels.
- Oversee recognition programs that celebrate excellence, innovation, collaboration, and contributions across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Business or Public Administration, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification required.
- Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a generalist or leadership role in organizations of comparable scale and complexity; nonprofit experience strongly preferred but not required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, and HR best practices required; experience designing and implementing compensation strategy preferred.
- Proven experience in culture building, change management, and talent strategy.
- Experience designing and implementing onboarding programs.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates a strong Teamwork mindset, proactively willing to step in and support the team on tasks and projects.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Thorough knowledge of labor relations, including collective bargaining.
- Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
employment lawbenefits administrationcompensation strategyonboarding programschange managementtalent strategylabor relationscollective bargainingHR best practicesHRIS
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsteamworkdiscretionleadershipculture buildingemployee engagementstrategic partnershipconflict resolution
Certifications
HR certificationadvanced degree in Human Resources