Vice President, Human Resources
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Contract type: Full time
Why Join ASAE?
At ASAE, you’ll join a purpose-driven organization that supports the success of associations and the professionals who lead them. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-aligned workplace where your leadership in HR will directly impact our people and our purpose.
Position Summary
ASAE is seeking a strategic and values-driven Vice President of Human Resources to lead the organization’s HR function with a dual focus on regulatory compliance and organizational culture. This executive role is responsible for ensuring that ASAE’s HR practices align with legal standards and best practices while fostering a workplace culture that reflects ASAE’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). The VP of HR will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a champion for employee engagement, ethical practices, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Compliance and Risk Management
Required Education and Experience
This position does have financial/budget responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional hybrid office environment.
Physical Demands
This position has no physical demands required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flex hours are available.
Travel
Some travel may be required.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits Offered
At ASAE, you’ll join a purpose-driven organization that supports the success of associations and the professionals who lead them. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-aligned workplace where your leadership in HR will directly impact our people and our purpose.
Position Summary
ASAE is seeking a strategic and values-driven Vice President of Human Resources to lead the organization’s HR function with a dual focus on regulatory compliance and organizational culture. This executive role is responsible for ensuring that ASAE’s HR practices align with legal standards and best practices while fostering a workplace culture that reflects ASAE’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). The VP of HR will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a champion for employee engagement, ethical practices, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Oversee HR audits, policy reviews, and updates to maintain legal and ethical standards.
- Manage employee relations issues with a focus on risk mitigation and fairness.
- Serve as the primary liaison for legal counsel on employment-related matters.
- Lead initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Develop and implement strategies for succession planning, and training and development.
- Champion ASAE’s DEIB efforts and integrate inclusive practices across all HR functions.
- Facilitate organizational development initiatives that align with ASAE’s strategic goals.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
- Partner with leadership to identify talent needs and develop workforce strategies.
- Support leadership development and training programs that build internal capacity.
- Lead the HR team in delivering high-quality services and support to staff.
- Develop and manage the HR budget and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Implement and optimize HR systems, tools, and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Contribute to organizational strategy as a member of the senior leadership team.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR role.
- Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and risk management.
- Proven success in shaping and sustaining organizational culture and employee engagement.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Experience in the nonprofit or association sector is a plus.
This position does have financial/budget responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional hybrid office environment.
Physical Demands
This position has no physical demands required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flex hours are available.
Travel
Some travel may be required.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits Offered
- Hybrid Work from Home Arrangements
- Flexible Work Hours
- Business Casual
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Generous 401k Retirement Plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- AFLAC
- Legal and Identity Theft Plans
- Company Paid Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Computer Purchase Program
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