Vice President of People and Culture

Overview

Lead HR strategy & culture for Habitat Kansas City, overseeing talent, compliance & engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• compensation
• benefits
• talent acquisition
• hr analytics
• leadership development
• compliance

Tasks

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President of People & Culture will serve as a key member of the leadership team and trusted advisor across all departments - Homeowner Services, Construction, Community Engagement, ReStore, and Finance. This individual will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive human resource strategies that foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and excellence. The VP will oversee all aspects of human resources including people strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, compliance, risk management, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and employee engagement. This role requires a thoughtful and proactive leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring the best people practices that foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and excellence. -Compensation & Benefits: Drive a market-informed approach to compensation and oversee health and welfare benefits planning, open enrollment, and vendor relationships. -Partnership & Collaboration: Partner with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and other key stakeholders to advance HR initiatives and measure organizational impact. -Strategic leadership: Collaborate with senior leaders to build a culture rooted in trust, inclusion, retention, and high performance. -Talent Acquisition: Lead a fair, efficient, and inclusive recruitment process to attract and retain top talent aligned with our mission. -Data-Driven Insights: Use HR data, analytics, and storytelling to evaluate outcomes, uncover trends, and guide strategy. -Leadership Development: Drive continuous learning and growth through management training, performance coaching, and succession planning. -HR Operations & Compliance: Ensure excellence in HR administration, payroll, compensation, benefits, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. -Diversity and Inclusion: Champion inclusive initiatives, ensuring they are embedded in our organizational culture and practices. -People Strategy: Develop and implement an integrated People Strategy encompassing leadership development, policies and processes, talent management and acquisition, compensation and evaluation, team member engagement, and equity. -Employee Engagement & Communication: Coordinate initiatives such as All-Team Meetings, Employee Roundtables, and communication strategies that strengthen internal connection and transparency.

Requirements

• hr leadership
• paylocity
• hris
• bachelor’s
• bilingual
• analytical

What You Bring

Habitat KC builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Their mission is powered by people – those they serve, those who serve alongside them, and those who make their work possible. As the organization continues to grow and expand their impact across a six-county territory, Habitat KC is seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship-driven Vice President of People & Culture to help shape the future of the organization by building an engaged, high-performing and mission-aligned team. -5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization with multiple locations. -Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity. -Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. -Familiarity with HRMS/HRIS systems (Paylocity experience a plus). -Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. -Experience supervising a team. -Strong understanding of federal and state employment regulations. -Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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Benefits

This strategic leadership position offers the chance to shape a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference. At Habitat, people are the greatest strength, and this role provides the opportunity to influence culture at every level, lead changes with purpose, and contribute directly to the mission of building a better community for all. -Competitive salary, PTO and benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, vision, long-and short-term disability, life insurance and health savings account. -Opportunity to participate in HR organizations. -Collaborative and high achieving work environment. -Paid volunteer time. -Hybrid work schedule.

About habitat for humanity of kansas city

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