Motus Recruiting and Staffing
Vice President of Human Resources
Relay Resources – Portland, OR.
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with Relay Resources in its search for a Vice President of Human Resources.
Disabled people / people with disabilities and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Overview à Vice President of Human Resources Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with Relay Resources , a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Vice President of Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership for all core HR functions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals. Serving as a key partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role oversees day-to-day HR operations to enable the CHRO’s focus on enterprise strategy and external partnerships. Operating with a high level of autonomy, the VP drives HR operational excellence, system alignment, and strategic program execution. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure HR operations effectively support a high-performing, people-centered culture.
DIRECT HIRE!
Compensation : 155K – 170K DOE.
Location : Portland, OR (Hybrid)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : HR Operations & Compliance
Oversee core HR functions including Total Rewards, leave management, benefits administration, and HRIS.
Manage compliance reporting, labor contract administration, and employee relations.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness across all HR operations.
Lead enterprise-wide HR risk mitigation initiatives and compliance reviews.
People Leadership
Lead and develop HR managers and staff across multiple business verticals and locations.
Establish accountability for service delivery, quality, and measurable outcomes.
Foster a responsive, compliance-focused, and succession-minded team culture.
Oversee and harmonize HR operations across multiple sites.
Program Delivery
Oversee annual HR cycles such as performance reviews and goal setting.
Support compensation planning, benefits renewals, and open enrollment processes.
Ensure consistent onboarding, employee journey support, and training program implementation.
Partner with Finance on workforce planning, headcount management, and budget alignment.
Drive programs and initiatives aimed at improving employee retention and engagement.
Strategic Execution Support
Translate CHRO and executive priorities into actionable operational plans.
Develop and deliver HR dashboards, KPIs, and risk analysis for executive and board reporting.
Identify potential risks, address process gaps, and implement corrective actions proactively.
Serve as a strategic partner on talent strategy, workforce design, and organizational development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :
15+ years of progressive HR leadership spanning multiple functions (e.g., Recruiting, TotalRewards, Employee Relations).
5+ years managing HR in a unionized, multi-site environment (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or commensurate experience); MBA / advanced HR degree preferred.
Current certification required : SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR; advanced credentials preferred (e.g., GPHR, advanced labor relations).
Demonstrated proficiency with HRIS and compliance tools and Microsoft Office Suite; strong operational discipline, results focus, leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
ABOUT RELAY RESOURCES Our mission is to cultivate meaningful work for people with disabilities. Relay Resources is committed to doing things differently to make a difference. We don’t just place people in jobs; we partner with our customers to identify business needs and create customized solutions. We engage with a community of willing and able workers who have faced challenges to steady employment and help them to lead more fulfilling and independent lives through training, jobs, and housing.
Because success isn’t just about putting people to work.
It’s about all of us. Working. Together. Creating Jobs for People with Disabilities - Our Mission | Relay Resources
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Relay Resources – Portland, OR.
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with Relay Resources in its search for a Vice President of Human Resources.
Disabled people / people with disabilities and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Overview à Vice President of Human Resources Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with Relay Resources , a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Vice President of Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership for all core HR functions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals. Serving as a key partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role oversees day-to-day HR operations to enable the CHRO’s focus on enterprise strategy and external partnerships. Operating with a high level of autonomy, the VP drives HR operational excellence, system alignment, and strategic program execution. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure HR operations effectively support a high-performing, people-centered culture.
DIRECT HIRE!
Compensation : 155K – 170K DOE.
Location : Portland, OR (Hybrid)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : HR Operations & Compliance
Oversee core HR functions including Total Rewards, leave management, benefits administration, and HRIS.
Manage compliance reporting, labor contract administration, and employee relations.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness across all HR operations.
Lead enterprise-wide HR risk mitigation initiatives and compliance reviews.
People Leadership
Lead and develop HR managers and staff across multiple business verticals and locations.
Establish accountability for service delivery, quality, and measurable outcomes.
Foster a responsive, compliance-focused, and succession-minded team culture.
Oversee and harmonize HR operations across multiple sites.
Program Delivery
Oversee annual HR cycles such as performance reviews and goal setting.
Support compensation planning, benefits renewals, and open enrollment processes.
Ensure consistent onboarding, employee journey support, and training program implementation.
Partner with Finance on workforce planning, headcount management, and budget alignment.
Drive programs and initiatives aimed at improving employee retention and engagement.
Strategic Execution Support
Translate CHRO and executive priorities into actionable operational plans.
Develop and deliver HR dashboards, KPIs, and risk analysis for executive and board reporting.
Identify potential risks, address process gaps, and implement corrective actions proactively.
Serve as a strategic partner on talent strategy, workforce design, and organizational development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :
15+ years of progressive HR leadership spanning multiple functions (e.g., Recruiting, TotalRewards, Employee Relations).
5+ years managing HR in a unionized, multi-site environment (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or commensurate experience); MBA / advanced HR degree preferred.
Current certification required : SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR; advanced credentials preferred (e.g., GPHR, advanced labor relations).
Demonstrated proficiency with HRIS and compliance tools and Microsoft Office Suite; strong operational discipline, results focus, leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
ABOUT RELAY RESOURCES Our mission is to cultivate meaningful work for people with disabilities. Relay Resources is committed to doing things differently to make a difference. We don’t just place people in jobs; we partner with our customers to identify business needs and create customized solutions. We engage with a community of willing and able workers who have faced challenges to steady employment and help them to lead more fulfilling and independent lives through training, jobs, and housing.
Because success isn’t just about putting people to work.
It’s about all of us. Working. Together. Creating Jobs for People with Disabilities - Our Mission | Relay Resources
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