Company Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver changes lives. From the first day of kindergarten to high school graduation, we help kids succeed in school, develop good character and citizenship, and live healthy lives. At neighborhood Clubs and our summer camp in the mountains, we provide our Club members with opportunities to participate in fun and educationally-enriching activities after school, during the school day, and all summer long.

Summary

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) is a member of the executive team, responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall mission and strategic direction of the organization. The individual is responsible for the development of a workplace culture and environment that reinforces BGCMD’s values, promotes employee engagement, and attracts, develops, and retains top talent. The CHRO collaborates closely with the executive leadership team on innovative people-focused strategies to support the growing young membership base. The role also includes oversight of all HR matters including but not limited to employee relations, talent acquisition and development, diversity, equity and inclusion, compensation/benefits, performance management, organizational design, succession planning, and compliance and administrative functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Vision and Strategy

• Collaborate with strategic stakeholders (including the Executive team) to establish and execute a long-term vision for BGCMD’s operating functions.
• Consistently improve effectiveness and achieve BGCMD overall business goals.
• Drive future organizational design and change management initiatives to develop and maintain a high-performing, motivated, and impactful team.
• Identify key performance indicators for the organizations HR and talent management functions; assess the organizations success and market competitiveness based on these metrics and make recommendations for improvement.

Values, Culture and Leadership

• Drive a culture of inclusion and accountability focused on leadership and collaborative excellence by developing and delivering world-class organization-wide human resource programs, policies, and protocols.
• Serve as an advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on all organizational, culture, and human resources matters.
• Lead in developing and driving an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Foster a secure environment for innovation and excellence.
• Promote company values at every work site and ensure that all decisions, programs, and processes are aligned with our core beliefs. Maximize BGCMD impact, while maintaining an empowering culture.
• Promote cooperation within BGCMD by capitalizing on synergies, sharing knowledge and expertise, and developing organization initiatives that drive strategic growth and fulfillment of our mission.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Continue to build and strengthen our foundational DEI strategies to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
• Continue to create and promote diversity initiatives to attract and retain a diverse workforce; ensuring equitable hiring practices to recruit from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Collaborate with leadership to embed DEI principles and practices into all aspects of the organization’s operation and decision-making processes.
• Lead and partner with BGCMD’s DEI Committee to advance DEI goals and initiatives.
• Conduct diversity audits and assessments to measure progress and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Support an open communication culture with staff about DEI initiatives, progress, and goals to foster a culture of accountability and transparency.

Performance Management, Compliance, Rewards and Recognition, Compensation

• Develop and implement talent management strategies across the organization that enables BGCMD to develop employees, promote and reward excellence, and drive continuous, transparent feedback across all disciplines.
• Provide leadership to HR team and staff in the resolution of complex, specialized, and sensitive employee relations matters and situations that arise as part of Club Operations and support of Club members. Includes oversight of employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure that performance management and staff development efforts are aligned with long-term talent retention objectives.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the effective management of Club HR in support of BGCMD’s strategic plans.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local employment laws.
• Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, and employee rewards programs.

Human Resources Team Management

• Manages HR department including three members of the team. This includes recruiting qualified staff, training and developing staff, identifying performance objectives and monitoring performance.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusion and ensures staff accountability.
• Coaches HR team, building a highly engaged and effective team.

Talent Recruitment and Development

• Develop and implement organizational structures, talent resourcing requirements, workforce transition plans, career planning, reward and performance management systems, and talent succession plans to establish and enhance organizational capabilities.
• Develop and lead talent acquisition plans and programs designed to attract and identify talent who are aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
• Build scalable professional development programs that aid in growing our team’s capabilities and drive employee retention.
• Drive scalable leadership training solutions equipping leaders with tools and resources to develop strong management skills.
• Provide coaching and feedback to our existing leadership team and develop programs that prepare high-potential employees for leadership and/or expanded roles.

Finance, Data and Administration

• Improve the collection and use of people-related data (HRIS) to aid in enhancing decision making that is aligned with organizational strategic goals.
• Develop key metrics to measure employee engagement, performance, and retention.
• Develop, implement, and manage HR budgets and ensure staff understand and adhere to the budget.
• Ownership of HR policies to include collaboration with business partners to define and establish clear lines of ownership and responsibilities amongst departments.

Role Requirements

The successful candidate shall have the following:

Education

• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university in a related field. A graduate degree is preferred in business, law or management.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification is also preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of HR experience, with at least five (5) years of experience in a leadership position.
• Minimum of three years of nonprofit experience preferred.
• Ability to evaluate and implement sophisticated HR and organizational culture programs and initiatives with a demonstrated ability to build consensus around HR strategy and tactics strategically and tactically.
• Demonstrated background in organizational development, talent management, and leadership.
• Proven ability to attract and retain outstanding talent and assemble and motivate high performance teams.

Strategic Focus

• Demonstrate a “what if” approach and future focus, with real examples of bringing innovative people strategies into large organizations. Organization-wide mindset and advocate for diversity of thoughts, ideas, and experiences.
• Ability to show an entrepreneurial work style, in which individual can regularly step “outside the walls” of their role to drive innovative thinking and practice.
• Willingness to put tough issues on the table and hold people accountable for their behavior.

Skills

• Superb analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• The CHRO will lead and contribute to the organization’s analytical approach to decision-making and the ongoing development and refinement of tools for assessing the organization’s performance and selecting the appropriate benchmark and formative assessments for collecting and analyzing data.
• Excellent project management skills which, in partnership with the board and senior staff, will drive the development and implementation of multi-year programmatic, strategic, and financial plans for the organization’s efficient management.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships and influence multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrates exceptional ability to plan, organize, schedule, and budget time; ability to manage multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.

Physical requirements and work environment

The successful candidate must be able to work closely with others in an office environment, and use a variety of office equipment including computer, telephone, and/or other equipment. They may be required to lift supplies, materials, and collateral materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law

Please send resume and cover letter to: Sharon Grace, Duffy Group at sgrace@duffygroup.com.

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $149,000 - $199,000

Benefits: Full benefits – including United HealthCare plans, a 401k with match, paid time off, staff appreciation, professional development, life insurance, vision, dental, and paid parental leave. We pay for 100% of your medical benefits! Investing in YOU is a top priority!