National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association
51 – 200 Employees
Non-profitSocial Impact
The National Parks Conservation Association is an independent nonprofit and social-impact organization focused on protecting and strengthening America’s national parks. Supported by nearly 1.6 million members and supporters, NPCA advocates for more than 400 landscapes, seashores, and cultural and historic sites through a nationwide network of offices. Its work combines conservation advocacy with public engagement, helping safeguard these places and encourage future generations to value and care for them.

Vice President of Human Resources — Hybrid, Washington, DC

Lead people strategy, talent, compensation, and organizational culture for the National Parks Conservation Association. Serve as a strategic adviser to the CEO, executive team, and board.

Description

  • Set and deliver the HR department’s strategic direction in support of NPCA’s mission and organizational priorities
  • Shape and implement NPCA’s organization-wide human resources strategy
  • Counsel the CEO, executive team, and board on workforce, culture, organizational, and people matters
  • Track workforce trends, regulatory changes, and shifting employee needs to inform HR planning
  • Build approaches that attract, engage, develop, and retain employees
  • Review and improve HR programs, policies, processes, and operating practices
  • Direct talent management, recruiting, retention, workforce planning, leadership development, succession, and employee growth initiatives
  • Guide executive recruiting and collaborate with senior leaders on selecting leadership talent
  • Integrate justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging into talent practices
  • Own the compensation and total rewards strategy
  • Work with consultants and benefits brokers to enhance compensation, benefits, and health and welfare programs
  • Advance employee engagement, organizational culture, employee experience, and workplace effectiveness
  • Oversee HR policies, systems, programs, compliance, risk controls, reporting, and performance metrics
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the HR team
  • Administer the HR budget and relationships with external consultants and professional partners
  • Apply HR data and organizational feedback to improve employee experience and HR performance
  • Stay informed on HR developments, leading practices, and labor-market conditions
  • Assess HR programs against benchmarks and propose targeted improvements
  • Maintain professional expertise through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations
  • Contribute to meetings, training, seminars, and departmental goal-setting

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification is desirable
  • Nine to ten years of progressive HR experience, including at least five years in management or leadership
  • Proven capability across HR expertise, leadership and navigation, cultural awareness, relationship management, communication, consultation, business acumen, critical evaluation, and ethical practice
  • Strong strategic human resources expertise
  • Knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and mediation
  • Expertise designing health and welfare plans
  • Understanding of organizational dynamics and culture
  • Experience with workforce planning
  • Solid knowledge of compensation structure and design
  • Availability for at least 32 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

Benefits

  • 32-hour workweek
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid sabbaticals after seven years of service
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Professional development and participation in relevant professional organizations
  • Occasional local and national travel

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