Vice President - Human Resources

Full Time | Hybrid

Vice President - Human Resources.

Creating a better world by serving people in need.

Full Time | Hybrid

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Vice President - Human Resources. The ideal candidate will share Our Mission
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Creating a better world by serving people in need. The Vice President - Human Resources is responsible for shaping and executing a people strategy that supports mission-driven, 300+ employee health and human services non-profit organization.

• Develops, implements, and aligns a comprehensive people strategy with LSS mission, vision, values, competencies, and strategy.
• Serves as trusted advisor to CEO and executive team on workforce planning, organizational design, leadership effectiveness and change management.
• Designs organizational development programs that support growth, service excellence, and employee engagement.
• Leads workforce response during crisis while maintaining trust during uncertainty.
• Builds strong relationships across the organization; viewed as a trusted, strategic partner.
• Develops recruitment and staffing models that attract value-driven and skilled talent for 24/7, community-based, healthcare, and human services programming.
• Designs onboarding, career pathways, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Designs a retention strategy and strong pipelines for difficult-to-fill roles.
• Provides senior-level guidance on employee relations matters ensuring fair, consistent, and legal compliant practices.
• Manages complex investigations, performance management and terminations. Develop documentation processes and protocols for risk mitigation.
• Oversees all Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with:
• Oversees workers' compensation and unemployment.
• Partners with legal counsel and insurers proactively

• A bachelor's degree in human resources management, business, or a related field is required; an MPA, MHRM, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of ten years + of progressive HR leadership experience; experience in non-profit, health, behavioral health, or human services environment strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading strategic HR initiatives in organizations between 200-500 employees.
• Additional experience reporting or collaborating closely with senior executives and board committees.
• Professional certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Deep expertise across HR disciplines including talent acquisition, performance management, organization development, employee relations, total rewards, and HR compliance.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate organizational needs into effective people strategies.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, change and organizational growth.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required.

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community
• some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.