Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is currently looking for the ideal candidate to lead our People & Culture division. 

The Vice President of People and Culture is responsible for developing and executing human resources, learning and development, and facilities strategies in support of the organization’s mission, values, and vision of becoming a best-in-class non-profit employer. The Vice President of People and Culture is a key strategic leader responsible for shaping and nurturing Habitat’s culture, enhancing the overall employee experience, and driving effective internal communication around people and place. The Vice President of People and Culture sets goals for the departments of Human Resources, Learning and Development, AmeriCorps, and Facilities 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 & inclusion, talent management, compensation, benefits, learning and development, health and safety, facilities and services, and fleet management. This multi-disciplinary professional will provide strategic consultation, advisement, facilitation and decision-making support to executive and senior leaders across the organization and will model best-in-class culture-building skills and collaboration.

Our Ideal Candidate

In an ever-evolving organization such as Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, the role of the Vice President of People and Culture holds a pivotal position. This individual is entrusted with the profound responsibility of developing and executing human resources, learning and development, and facilities strategies that not only align with the organization's mission, values, and vision but also propel it towards becoming a best-in-class employer. To embark on this transformative journey, an ideal candidate emerges—a strategic leader dedicated to shaping and nurturing the organizational culture, building strong trust by enhancing the employee experience, implementing company-wide best practices, and driving effective internal communication. 

At the heart of the role lies the cultivation of a people-focused culture that harmonizes with the organization's mission and values. This culture extends beyond mere rhetoric—it is about creating an environment where every individual feels not only valued but empowered. The ideal candidate champions the development of an organizational structure that fosters alignment with business goals and facilitates team connectivity. Trust-building, culture setting, leadership development, and change management become their tools to mold an inclusive, innovative, and engaging environment. 

To steer the ship towards its cultural destination, effective internal communication is vital. The Vice President of People and Culture is the conductor of this orchestra. Clear, consistent, and timely messaging to employees is essential. Moreover, they are tasked with demonstrating excellence in culture and team building across the organization, and most importantly, supporting the organization through change. Collaboration with other departments and leaders is imperative to ensure a unified effort and shared priorities. 

The cultivation of talent is a cornerstone of the ideal candidate's vision. Proactively sourcing talent through diverse pipelines, educating hiring managers, and leveraging cultural competency are some of the strategies they employ to recruit a more diverse workforce. Beyond recruitment, the candidate devises strategies for talent management and development. This includes building organizational and individual competency models, implementing a performance management system, and ensuring the development of comprehensive succession plans.

In the quest to be a best-in-class employer, the ideal candidate champions the development of a "total rewards" approach to employee compensation and benefits. Striking a balance between quality, cost-effectiveness, and perceived employee value is key. The introduction of a market, equity, and performance-based reward management system becomes the cornerstone. Additionally, the candidate emphasizes that employee wellness should be a top priority for every business leader. 

To ensure that the organization's policies are not just words on paper but are inclusive, championed by leadership, and effectively implemented, the candidate takes on the role of steward. They navigate the complexities of employment, safety, security, and asset protection/use, ensuring they are consistent with current laws and guiding leaders in their compliance responsibilities. 

The ideal candidate not only excels in the aforementioned responsibilities but also brings their team to excellence. They set expectations for staff, select and onboard team members, provide regular coaching and feedback, conduct performance appraisals, and identify training needs. Their leadership is a beacon that guides the entire department towards success. 

Remaining aware of industry trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies is not an option—it's a necessity. The ideal candidate maintains this knowledge and applies it to communicate and propose changes in policy, practice, and resources to executive leadership. 

The Vice President of People and Culture is a linchpin in the organizational machinery of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Responsible for sculpting an inclusive culture, developing talent, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits, and navigating the complex web of policies and practices. The ideal candidate for this role is not just a qualified professional but a visionary leader dedicated to propelling the organization towards excellence. In their hands, the organization's culture becomes a living, thriving entity, and the workforce a dynamic and diverse ensemble ready to achieve extraordinary results.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision, free primary care home visits & virtual healthcare, pet insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, Health saving accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, 20 vacation days in the first year, 12 paid sick days, 2 paid volunteer days. See our careers page for more info.

AA/EOE

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity affirms its social and legal commitment to promote an atmosphere and environment that recognizes the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. As such, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. 

Twin Cities Habitat’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.