Senior Director, Human Resources

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic, systems-level leadership for the Human Resources function.

• Collaborate closely with leadership in HR and throughout the organization.

• Support the design, evolution, and implementation of the organization's people strategy.

• Ensure that the objectives of all reporting functions align with InterVarsity’s Purpose Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, Doctrinal Basis, and Strategic Initiatives.

• Act as a strategic thought partner and builder, converting HR functions and processes into a cohesive, executable people strategy.

• Engage in the development and execution of strategic plan objectives and HR department strategies, goals, technologies, policies, and procedures.

• Formulate long-range plans with measurable objectives for designated HR functions.

• Enhance the HR team’s strategic partnership and employee relations capabilities.

• Oversee the design, administration, and continuous enhancement of InterVarsity's compensation strategy.

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise, and retain qualified HR personnel.

• Aid in the development and management of annual HR budgets.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the various InterVarsity ministries, initiatives, and contexts.

• Lead change initiatives in a manner that respects individuals.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of, or the capacity to learn: the purpose, vision, ministries, and policies of InterVarsity.

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, management, business, or a relevant field, with a minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience and 7 years of management experience is essential.

• An advanced degree in a relevant field and an HR professional certification are highly preferred.

• Proven experience in implementing and managing successful HR programs.

• Strong HR Business Partner experience across various industries; experience in service-oriented or non-profit sectors is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated strategic and systems thinking—the ability to diagnose root causes, recognize interdependencies, and design integrated people systems rather than isolated solutions.

• High emotional intelligence and exceptional relationship-building skills, with a proven track record of establishing trust and credibility at all organizational levels.

• Proven capability to collaborate with and co-create alongside senior leadership and key stakeholders, transforming high-level vision into executable strategy and operational reality.

• Demonstrated change-management skills, including the ability to interpret organizational and structural changes into clear implications for individual roles.

• Experience in designing or redesigning HR operating models, employee relations functions, and HR Business Partner structures is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated spiritual maturity; some level of ministry experience is preferred, including in a volunteer or lay-leadership role (e.g., serving as a lay leader in a local church).

• Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state employment law requirements.

• Leadership abilities, including negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, and delegation.

• Excellent communicator, relationship builder, and team player capable of collaborating effectively with all levels of staff, management, and community members.

• Ability to synthesize and convey complex information to diverse audiences both verbally and in writing.

• Strong analytical skills with a high capacity for managing complexity.

• Strong cross-cultural competencies and a demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment.

• Experience in conflict resolution and mediation.

• Ability to handle all matters with confidentiality.

• Proficiency in current Microsoft software applications.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

• 403(b) matching contributions.

• Dental insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee discounts.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Professional development assistance.

• Vision insurance.