Association Senior Human Resource Director Wilmington

Our Promise

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success.
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve.
Unite communities and inspire service to others.

• Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
• Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
• 12% Employer‑Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
• Learning and development workshops
• Career advancement opportunities
• Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Salary: $97,840–$122,300 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Team Leadership & Development
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  Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing HR team across various functions including HRBP, talent management, fostering a sense of belonging, and total rewards.
• Talent Management
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  Oversee end‑to‑end talent lifecycle—recruitment, onboarding, development, succession planning, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Employee Engagement & Culture
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  Champion initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance culture. Drive employee engagement programs and feedback mechanisms.
• Compliance & Risk Management
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  Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are following federal, state, and local regulations. Manage risk related to employment law and labor relations.
• Compensation & Benefits
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  Oversee design, implementation, and management of competitive compensation and benefits programs that align with organizational goals and market standards.
• Change Management
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  Lead HR efforts during organizational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings. Provide change management expertise and communication planning.

• Direct supervision over the following HR department areas:
  • HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition (Recruiting), Hiring, Employee Relations, HRIS & HR Manager Trainings, Payroll & Benefits.
  • Responsible for Career Fairs and building relationships with external universities and schools.
  • Oversee incoming verifications of employment and all HR employee paperwork changes.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• Proven track record in HR strategy, talent development, and building high‑performance teams.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR technologies, and best practices.

• Multi‑lingual.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior strategic HR role.

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law will not be a factor in any employment decision.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.