Job Summary:
o Hybrid Position: Portland, OR
o Reports to: Cheif Executive Officer
o Status: Full time Exempt
o Compensation: See Starting Salary Expectations section below
This position opens:
11/4/24
This position closes:
11/17/24
About Us:
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region revitalizes neighborhoods, builds affordable and sustainable
homes, and empowers families through successful homeownership. Habitat for Humanity Portland
Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global home building
movement and top private home builder in the country. By providing affordable housing, home
repairs, skilled construction training, financial education, and volunteer opportunities, the
organization has transformed millions of lives, helped stabilize communities and fostered economic
vitality in the region. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential,
and that starts with a stable and healthy place to call home.
We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envision a
community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and
anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. We engage in continual learning and seek
ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living,
breathing documents that we continually work toward. We value work-life balance in an endeavor
to offer benefits which support that.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region operates with a ~$35M operations budget out of two offices
(Hillsboro and NE Portland), three brick and mortar stores (Beaverton, Gresham and Portland), one
warehouse (NE Portland), and construction sites in east and west Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro,
King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego. Please visit our website & social media pages to learn more.
Note to Candidates:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in
finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less
traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums
create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in
which they may be successful. In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed
educational and experience minimum requirements in order to focus on candidates’ abilities to excel
based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t
believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Position Overview:
The Vice President of People, Culture and Inclusion is responsible for developing and executing
Human Resources, Learning and Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and
Administration practices, processes and objectives that will provide a high impact, Team Member-
oriented culture that emphasizes engagement and productivity for 120+ employees across various
departments including office, construction, and retail (ReStore) departments. This position is
responsible for overseeing the operations of all Human Resources functions such as recruitment,
employee benefits, payroll, performance management, and employee relations.
The position’s direct reports include the HR Manager, Learning and Development Coordinator,
Director of DEI, and the Director of Administration/Chief of Staff.
This key member of the Leadership Team serves as a trusted advisor to Team Members, people
leaders, and senior leaders across all departments, thus building strong working relationships is
critical for success.
The Vice President of People, Culture and Inclusion sets goals for the departments of Human
Resources, Learning and Development, DEI, and Office Management to meet the organization’s
growing needs. This includes strategies for development of an inclusive culture in collaboration
with leadership, and for departmental initiatives in the areas of diversity, equity & inclusion, talent
management, compensation, benefits, learning and development, health and safety, and systems
that support operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
o Build out a People Strategy including Leadership Development, Policies and Processes, Talent
Management and Acquisition, Compensation and Evaluation, Team Member Engagement,
Equity, and Inclusion
o Build, lead, and execute core HR processes delivering excellence in program administration,
compliance, and compensation and benefits
o Provide support and guidance to the Director of DEI in developing, implementing and
maintaining an organization-wide equity plan that includes creative strategies to foster the
organization’s DEI goals
o Provide support and guidance to the Director of Administration in developing, implementing
and maintaining an organization-wide plans for internal communications, IT and administrative
support that support operational effectiveness
o Provide support, guidance and coaching to management and other staff when complex,
specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; this includes administering tasks in delicate
circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, facilitating conflict resolution,
investigating allegations of wrongdoing and terminations
o Collaborate with senior management and organization leaders to build a culture that is Team
Member-centric, results-driven and fosters trust, inclusion and retention
o Build strong working relationships with senior leaders and Team Leaders, providing expert level
advice to solve people problems
o Serve as the primary authority for all HR operations across the organization
o Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and
incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
o Develop an organization-wide learning and development program, including leadership
development programs, that provide internal development opportunities for employees, with
emphasis on the inclusion of diverse identities and experiences
o Lead employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
o Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and
recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
o Provide proactive internal communication across the organization on relevant HR and DEI
programs, systems management, processes, and changes
o Provide coaching and counsel across the leadership to support leadership alignment and
effectiveness in leading a people-focused culture
o Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in
human resources, talent management, and employment law
o Manage payroll-related HR issues
o Deep involvement with HFHPR’s Health and Safety Committee and Action Plans
o Lead, manage and hold accountable the HR Manager, Learning and Development Coordinator,
Director of Administration/Chief of Staff, and Director of DEI
o This description covers principal duties only and is not intended to include all of the duties that
may be assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
o Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources management, processes and policy
development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles, and organizational and operational
management systems
o Demonstrated ability to effectively establish relationships while also communicating and
influencing across all role levels of an organization, clearly articulating the strategic approaches
needed to advance the priorities of the People, Culture, and Inclusion department
o Proven ability to lead through strategic and operational shifts, while uniting team members
behind a unified vision, including success in working with an executive leadership team. An
ability to motivate and encourage team leaders to find creative solutions to challenges and foster
a positive work culture, while operating on both strategic and tactical levels with a focus on
future outcomes and current realities
o Demonstrated strength in coaching and advising leaders and Team Members at all levels of the
organization on how to navigate conflict and other difficult people, equity, and culture
challenges
o Able to operate at the strategic/proactive level for People, Culture & Inclusion, while
performing several areas of HR
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
o Experience leading Human Resources in a nonprofit, retail or construction setting
o Bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
o SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
o This is a hybrid position expecting to work from the main Portland, OR office 3 days a week
Mondays through Fridays, with occasional weekends and evenings
o The employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones,
photocopiers, and filing cabinets
o This is largely a sedentary role with some filing work, which requires the ability to lift files, open
filing cabinets, bend, and stand on a stool as necessary
o This position may have occasional local travel – typically to other Habitat locations
Schedule:
40 hours a week, Mondays-Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm
Starting Salary Expectations:
Minimum to salary range midpoint of $121,015. Placement will generally not exceed the midpoint
based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range is $96,900 to $145,350.
Benefits:
We offer a complrehensive benefits package that includes:
o Health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescription)
o Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
o Dental insurance
o Generous paid time off
o 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
o Flexible spending accounts
o Short-term & long-term disability insurance
o Life insurance
o Employee assistance program
o And more
How to Apply:
Workplace Change is managing our search for talent. To apply, please visit
their website.
Employment is contingent on passing a background check.