Human Resources Director (NWIRP)
Company: EPIP
Location: Wenatchee
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
At this criticaltime-amidstcountless attacks against
immigrantrights-weseek a passionate and talented Human Resources
(HR) Director who is eager to administer and lead the varied
aspects of NWIRP's human resources needs. In this role, you will
work closely with the unionized staff and management team to
support NWIRP's culture of justice, equity, diversity, and
representation during one of the most dynamic times in our history.
We bring our core values of fairness,self-determination,and
inclusion into all aspects of our work, and seek you, an individual
who can build an inspiring HR program intentionally grounded in
NWIRP's values and principles.As our ideal candidate, you have a
combination of strong personal, interpersonal, and organizational
competencies. You are collaborative,self-aware,values-based,and an
avid learner. You are an engaged listener, open and articulate, and
havewell-honedrelational skills that enable you to develop and
maintain trust with your colleagues. You are adaptive.Since 1984,
people on the NWIRP team have provided direct legal representation
and assistance in immigration matters to thousands of people with
low incomes who come from over 130 countries and speak over 60
different languages. We proudly challenge unjust policies
throughhigh-impactlawsuits and advocate for laws and policies that
respect the rights of immigrants. We are also trusted providers
ofimmigration-relatedcommunity education for immigrant communities
and social service providers. We are over 100 employees strong and
have an annual budget of over $12 million.We anticipate you will
work from our Seattle office, but we welcome candidates with an
interest in working from our offices in Granger, Tacoma, and
Wenatchee. Regardless of your location, you will occasionally
travel within the state to each office.Commitment to Inclusivity,
Equity and RepresentationNorthwest Immigrant Rights Project is an
equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse staff,
board, and volunteer base reflective of the communities we serve
and that enhances our ability to create a vibrant environment where
all members of the NWIRP community thrive. We strongly encourage -
applications from people of color, immigrants (including
individuals who were formerly detained, undocumented, or who have
navigated the immigration legal system), women, people with
disabilities, members of the LGBT community, and other
underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. It is the
policy of NWIRP to comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. NWIRP is
committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination
and harassment. NWIRP does not discriminate on the basis of class,
race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, political ideology, age, creed, religion,
ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental,
or physical disability. Excepting any undue hardship, NWIRP will
provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates
taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Job
ResponsibilitiesYou will thrive in this position if you are deeply
committed to
justice,equity-especiallyracialequity-diversity,inclusion,
representation, and staff wellness when fulfilling the
responsibilities of: Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and
offboarding; administering benefits; providing staff support;
furtheringunion-managementcollaborations; and ensuring best
practices in organizational policies and procedures. You will
report to either NWIRP's Executive Director or Administrative
Director, depending upon your experience level.Required Character
TraitsAbove all, you must have significant and deep experience with
the communities NWIRP serves and be committed to immigrant rights
and our social justice mission, vision and values . You demonstrate
cultural competence and cultural humility when working with
underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. You
communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally. You have
excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. You exude high
personal integrity and professional maturity, including openly
accepting feedback on your performance. You always maintain
confidentiality. You tenaciously carryout assigned projects to
their completion.Required Technical QualificationsYou have at least
5 years of experience in a humanresources-orequivalent-role.You
have a proven track record of growth and achievement in talent and
human resources functions, focused on building and supporting just,
equitable and collaborative cultures. You are skilled in the use of
personal computers and an array of information management
platforms.Required Organizational CompetenciesYou are experienced
with and committed to working in multilingual environments. You
deeply understand nonprofit sector personnel practices and
applicable federal and state laws regulating hiring and collective
bargaining matters. You are committed to a "continuous improvement"
approach to systems and tasks. You are sensitive to the dynamics of
organizational, union, and political intersections.Preferred
qualifications include HR professional experience in a unionized
workplace, possession of one or more HR certifications, and
supervisory ordirector-levelexperience.Compensation and
BenefitsThis is afull-timemanagement position that is overtime
exempt and excluded from the Union. Salary is dependent wholly on
relevant experience. 2019 beginning salary for candidates with no
relevantdirector-levelexperience is $74,550 (2020: $77,175), while
someone with ten years of relevantdirector-levelexperience is
$93,124 (2020: $96,403). NWIRP offers a generous benefits package,
including excellent health, vision & dental plans; 3% employer
retirement contributions; paid vacation, parental,
andhealth-relatedleave; subsidized transit pass;
disability/life/AD&D coverage; and 4 weeks of paid sabbatical
after six years of employment.How to ApplyPlease apply online by
submitting your cover letter and resume in a single PDF via email
to hrdirectoropening@nwirp.org . In your cover letter, please
describe (1) your particular interest in NWIRP and this position,
(2) how your professional and life experiences inform your approach
to equity work, and (3) how a publication you've encountered
informs your approach to HR work. All applications are given
serious consideration as soon as they are received. Applicants are
strongly encouraged to apply by September 2, 2019 for priority
review.
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