Vice President of Human Resources

Overview:

Ampact is looking for an experienced VP of Human Resources.

About Ampact: Ampact is a national nonprofit that specializes in implementing and scaling evidence-based AmeriCorps programs across three focus areas: education, environment, and healthy futures. Most of the programming at Ampact is focused on education – specifically through the Reading Corps, Math Corps and Early Learning Corps programs. These programs have a 20-year track record in providing high-dosage tutoring to over 50,000 students annually and have been tested rigorously through independent evaluations. Ampact has experienced significant growth in recent years and has ambition for continued growth.

Ampact has 325+ employees and 3,500+ AmeriCorps members across 10 states. Its annual operating budget is $115 million. Ampact is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with employees located in 10 states.

Preferred location in Minnesota – Optional hybrid work arrangement.  Also available as 100% remote in the following states: FL, CA, VA, WI, IL, ID, NY, GA, MS. 

The Vice President of Human Resources is a member of Ampact leadership and is responsible for managing the Human Resources function. They are a Human Resources advisor to the organization’s leaders and work closely with executives, senior leaders and directors to achieve the organization’s strategic business goals. The Vice President is responsible for a wide range of organization priorities including organizational design and structure, diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, employee and AmeriCorps member relations, retention, compensation and benefits administration. They provide coaching and guidance for all employee managers on all Human Resource related issues. This position supervises the Human Resources team and provides oversight to the Accommodations team. The Vice President of Human Resources observes confidentiality of all employee, member, program and organizational information. 

Strategic Planning and Implementation of Human Resources for the Organization 

• Lead the Human Resource function throughout the organization. Influence employees to achieve organization goals. Build strong relationships between the employees and the organization and help the organization to reach its strategic goals.  

• Build a deep understanding of the organization’s programs and AmeriCorps regulations to better serve as internal consultant to leadership and supervisors on AmeriCorps human resources issues. 

• Effectively collaborate with senior leadership to understand organization-wide goals and strategy to align HR programs and solutions to achieve these goals.  

• Develop and deliver an elevated level of service to business partners across the organization. 

• Lead the strategy, implementation and management of training, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits and the compensation philosophy that align with Ampact’s culture.  

• Oversee employee recruitment, onboarding, engagement and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.  

• Lead the implementation and ongoing deliverables as it relates to HR systems. 

• Design, modify and implement human resources policies and procedures that help employees achieve the organization’s mission in a dynamic and growing environment. 

• Manage relationships and contracts with HR vendors, monitor expenditures and review quality of service relative to cost. Conduct an RFP process to select and identify new vendors, as needed. 

• Conduct needs assessments, design and deliver training programs that meet the organization's current and future requirements. 

• Help drive, support and maintain a healthy culture and work environment including promotion of inclusivity and work life balance. 

• Mitigate organization risk as it relates to employee and member relations, employment law and general HR considerations. Partner with Ampact’s General Counsel as appropriate to mitigate risk and stay current with any changes to employment laws. 

• Ensure organization policies and procedures follow state and federal employment laws, federal funding requirements and grant reporting guidelines. Manage federal and state reporting, as required.  

• Research and apply best practices that drive effectiveness in the functional areas listed above.  

Leading the Human Resources Team 

• Provide guidance, as needed, on HR issues and decisions.  

• Coach, guide, and develop the HR team members to reach their full potential and achieve individual and departmental goals.  

• Provide timely and effective coaching and guidance to address performance and/or behavioral issues.  

• Challenge team to focus on continuous improvement in all HR related work.  

• Ensure the Human Resources team keeps up to date on all current HR laws and best practices.  

Minimum Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and years of experience (Required) in Human Resources or related field. 

• Advanced Degree (Preferred) in Human Resources or related field. 

• HR Certification (Preferred). 

Minimum Experience 

• 10+ years of HR experience with a minimum of 5 years of senior management experience and leading teams. 

• Proactive, self-directed individual motivated to continually evaluate and improve processes and procedures. 

• Strategic thinking skills. An innovative thinker with initiative, demonstrated flexibility, able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment. 

• Demonstrated business acumen and consultative skills. Ability to influence others at all levels within the organization. 

• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of programs and procedures across HR, particularly in the areas of compensation, performance management, recruitment and training. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills including the ability to mediate conflict, solve problems proactively, and exercise sound judgment 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.  

• Demonstrated success developing and delivering presentations, including training. 

• Willingness and ability to travel 10-15 percent of the time to locations and/or meetings. 

• Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results. 

Physical Requirements 

Ampact is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations as possible to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions.  

This position requires the ability to: 

• Travel locally needed to attend meetings. 

• Communicate effectively with people/groups in multiple settings within and outside the organization. 

• Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results. 

• Transporting of moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds 

Ampact offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, PTO and 401(k).

Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.