YMCA of Greater Charlotte
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VP of People
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YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Culture Statement The culture of the Y is rooted in our Christian mission and core principles. We strive every day to collectively embody our purpose to love, serve, and transform lives. Every day we show up to
Lead with Love
and
Serve with Purpose.
We
Love
unconditionally – showing genuine care and concern for everyone, making each interaction meaningful and personal and ensuring every person feels valued, seen, and welcomed. We elevate
Hope
– promoting optimism by offering encouragement and practical solutions to challenges. We act with
Care & Compassion
– listening attentively without judgment, responding with empathy, and creating a sense of belonging by uplifting and supporting those around us. We demonstrate
Generosity
– sharing our time, skills, and resources freely and with joy.
We walk in
Grace
– showing patience and kindness, even in difficult moments. We ignite
Faith
– staying grounded in our mission, principles, and purpose, inspiring others to trust in what is possible. We treasure
Honesty
– communicating openly and truthfully, admitting mistakes when they occur, and honoring commitments. We honor
Humility
– leading with a servant's heart by prioritizing the needs of others above our own.
We live with
Joy
– celebrating small and big wins alike, inspiring connection and shared joy. We offer
Respect
– addressing everyone by name and honoring diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We value
Responsibility
– performing every task timely with diligence and excellence and holding ourselves accountable by openly evaluating our performance. We engage in
Service
– going above and beyond in serving others by anticipating needs and delivering exceptional experiences.
Essential Functions Strategic Leadership
Align HR, compensation, and benefits with organizational goals and values.
Drive people strategies that support the mission, culture, and long‑term sustainability.
Foster an inclusive, equitable workplace culture, policies, and practices.
Establish metrics and analytics to assess workforce trends, turnover, and engagement for data‑driven decision‑making.
HR Operations and Compliance
Develop and manage fair, market‑competitive HR, compensation, and benefits policies.
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory employment requirements.
Monitor legislative changes and ensure timely communication and compliance.
Oversee sensitive HR matters with leaders, staff, and legal counsel, where applicable, to maintain confidentiality.
People‑Centric Practices and Leadership
Maintain efficient, people‑focused HR processes and systems.
Benchmark and implement effective, industry‑leading people programs.
Lead and mentor the HR team, promoting a high‑performance, collaborative environment.
Analyze HR metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
Drive process improvements in HR systems and operations to enhance efficiency and team member experience.
Ensure HR policies and practices reflect consistency, fairness, compliance, and alignment with Y values.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications Required:
Four‑year degree in business, with emphasis (or related experience) in Human Resource management.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resource management experience, including experience leading a team of exempt HR leaders, benefits, payroll, and compensation.
Deep knowledge of Human Resource fundamentals including compliance, employee relations, benefits, payroll, and compensation.
Excellent process orientation and experience providing leadership of improvement plans in the areas of human resources and benefits.
Strong skills in change management to support culture and process change.
Demonstrated experience diagnosing and resolving organizational issues.
Effectively present on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, management, and occasionally to the Board.
Experience with multi‑location entities.
Skillset to influence without authority.
All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Human Resources Certification.
Demonstrated success leading an HR team in a multi‑site or decentralized organization.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
The team member frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Travel as needed.
Communication & Influence:
Listens and expresses self effectively in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Emotional Maturity:
Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making:
Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
Collaboration:
Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
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VP of People
role at
YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Culture Statement The culture of the Y is rooted in our Christian mission and core principles. We strive every day to collectively embody our purpose to love, serve, and transform lives. Every day we show up to
Lead with Love
and
Serve with Purpose.
We
Love
unconditionally – showing genuine care and concern for everyone, making each interaction meaningful and personal and ensuring every person feels valued, seen, and welcomed. We elevate
Hope
– promoting optimism by offering encouragement and practical solutions to challenges. We act with
Care & Compassion
– listening attentively without judgment, responding with empathy, and creating a sense of belonging by uplifting and supporting those around us. We demonstrate
Generosity
– sharing our time, skills, and resources freely and with joy.
We walk in
Grace
– showing patience and kindness, even in difficult moments. We ignite
Faith
– staying grounded in our mission, principles, and purpose, inspiring others to trust in what is possible. We treasure
Honesty
– communicating openly and truthfully, admitting mistakes when they occur, and honoring commitments. We honor
Humility
– leading with a servant's heart by prioritizing the needs of others above our own.
We live with
Joy
– celebrating small and big wins alike, inspiring connection and shared joy. We offer
Respect
– addressing everyone by name and honoring diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We value
Responsibility
– performing every task timely with diligence and excellence and holding ourselves accountable by openly evaluating our performance. We engage in
Service
– going above and beyond in serving others by anticipating needs and delivering exceptional experiences.
Essential Functions Strategic Leadership
Align HR, compensation, and benefits with organizational goals and values.
Drive people strategies that support the mission, culture, and long‑term sustainability.
Foster an inclusive, equitable workplace culture, policies, and practices.
Establish metrics and analytics to assess workforce trends, turnover, and engagement for data‑driven decision‑making.
HR Operations and Compliance
Develop and manage fair, market‑competitive HR, compensation, and benefits policies.
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory employment requirements.
Monitor legislative changes and ensure timely communication and compliance.
Oversee sensitive HR matters with leaders, staff, and legal counsel, where applicable, to maintain confidentiality.
People‑Centric Practices and Leadership
Maintain efficient, people‑focused HR processes and systems.
Benchmark and implement effective, industry‑leading people programs.
Lead and mentor the HR team, promoting a high‑performance, collaborative environment.
Analyze HR metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
Drive process improvements in HR systems and operations to enhance efficiency and team member experience.
Ensure HR policies and practices reflect consistency, fairness, compliance, and alignment with Y values.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications Required:
Four‑year degree in business, with emphasis (or related experience) in Human Resource management.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resource management experience, including experience leading a team of exempt HR leaders, benefits, payroll, and compensation.
Deep knowledge of Human Resource fundamentals including compliance, employee relations, benefits, payroll, and compensation.
Excellent process orientation and experience providing leadership of improvement plans in the areas of human resources and benefits.
Strong skills in change management to support culture and process change.
Demonstrated experience diagnosing and resolving organizational issues.
Effectively present on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, management, and occasionally to the Board.
Experience with multi‑location entities.
Skillset to influence without authority.
All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Human Resources Certification.
Demonstrated success leading an HR team in a multi‑site or decentralized organization.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
The team member frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Travel as needed.
Communication & Influence:
Listens and expresses self effectively in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Emotional Maturity:
Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making:
Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
Collaboration:
Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
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