Vice President, People Operations

$119,409 - $191,065/Yr

Archbright - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Seattle, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Vice President, People Operations (VPO) at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization's human resources strategies and operations. The VPO will lead a team, contribute to strategic planning, and implement people strategies that align with SMCC's growth objectives. This position plays a crucial role in fostering a positive workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring the organization meets its operational goals while championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Operations team and oversee HR strategies and operations.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff and Senior Leadership Team on strategic and operational planning.
• Develop and implement People strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
• Support the achievement of performance metrics and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Serve as a thought leader and advisor on organization development, performance, and employee relations.
• Establish systems and structures to support the strategic direction of the organization and its affiliates.
• Facilitate a positive and productive workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; master's degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple People functions, including Organizational Development and Change Management.
• 7+ years of executive HR leadership experience supervising and developing seasoned staff.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Proven strategic planning and budgeting experience.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to create win-win strategies.
• Experience building and scaling teams and systems.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with non-profit organizations.
• Experience building and deploying training and development strategies and programs.
• Proven track record of successfully navigating complex employee relations situations.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance