Who We Are:
Moishe (pronounced moy-shuh) House is what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. Launched in 2006 when four friends began hosting Shabbat dinners in their home, Moishe House provides a space for over 70,000 young adults around the world to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers each year. To date, there are more than 150 communities in over 40 countries, and we’re still growing!
Moishe House seeks a highly skilled and experienced Vice President, Human Resources (VPHR). The VPHR provides strategic leadership and support for all areas of Human Resources and Risk Management, including benefits and retirement, compensation, talent acquisition and retention, employee relations, performance management, learning and organizational development, HRIS management, program risk management, and compliance. The VPHR serves on the Senior Management Team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The preferred start date is June 20, 2024.
All voices are needed at Moishe House (please see our identity statements for more detail). Every new member of the Moishe House team is an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into our workforce and our communities. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and life experiences to join our team located in the United States, South America, Europe, Israel, and Canada. Our vision, in part, is for a fair and equitable workplace, where diversity is celebrated and can truly flourish!
Who You Are and What You'll Do:
- You care about and are invested in inspiring and supporting young adult Jewish communities throughout the world.
- You value being part of a strong team, while bringing your own strengths in thinking, communication, coaching, creativity, innovation, and a solid work ethic.
- You bring an understanding of Judaism and the Jewish community, and a thirst for learning.
- You have a deep and comprehensive knowledge of nonprofit business operations, with specific skill and focus on Human Resources (Employee Relations, Coaching, Communications, Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits) and Risk Management.
- You'll provide Human Resources and Risk Management leadership through:
- Executing Moishe House’s human resources strategy to support our overall business goals and objectives.
- Driving and continuing to build the Moishe House employee culture and our DEI initiatives throughout the organization.
- Providing oversight for organization-wide HR-related initiatives, partnering with all levels and departments throughout the organization.
- Collaborating with the Senior Management Team to analyze and prioritize the critical business challenges faced by the organization, and deploy appropriate HR interventions.
- Facilitating analysis of employee engagement and personnel data and leading problem-solving efforts to develop strategies.
- Consulting with organizational leaders on coaching and developing their teams, adapting organizational structure, and responding to concerns.
- You'll lead the Human Resources Team through:
- Providing direct supervision, training, development, coaching, ongoing feedback, and performance management for a hHR professionals (HR Business Partner and Recruiter).
- Leveraging strengths of the current team and outsourced teams (e.g., PEOs, insurance brokers) to fully support all HR initiatives.
- Strengthening internal communications and collaborations among staff at all levels throughout the organization.
- Taking responsibility for strategic, operational, and fiscal management of the department.
- You have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Nonprofit Management, or another related field, and have a minimum of 10 years’ full time professional experience with all facets of Human Resources, ideally beginning as an individual contributor in Human Resources, followed by increasing responsibility through experience gained in the field.
- You have extensive experience in coaching and leading others.
- You have a minimum of 7 years' experience building, leading, and developing a team of full-time HR professionals, preferably within a nonprofit or government entity.
- You have keen analytic and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in effectively developing, communicating, and leading organization-wide key initiatives, including presentations to senior management, board members, or other outside partners.
- You are eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
- You embrace and demonstrate the Moishe Mindset: Be the Difference, Connect & Listen, Invest Wisely, Embrace the Unknown, Own It!, Value People, and Work Well, Live Well, and Have Fun!
The Fine Print:
The Vice President, Human Resources, is a full-time, exempt, year-round position, and requires weekday office hours to complete job requirements. This position works in one of our U.S. Hub offices (Encinitas, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., or Charlotte) on a hybrid schedule, and is supervised by the Chief Operations Officer. Priority will be given to candidates currently living in one of the Hub cities.
Our team works a hybrid schedule in one of our U.S. Hub Offices, where employees can choose to work remotely 2 days per week and collaborate in-person with coworkers the rest of the week.
Moishe House requires “full vaccination” for all staff to travel, work in offices, and participate in any Moishe House group gatherings. We use the CDC’s definition of “full vaccination” as the standard, with variations based on country as needed.
How Moishe House Takes Care of You:
- Healthcare: Health, vision, dental, and mental health benefits ($0 employee contribution option available)
- Time off: 15 days paid time off (PTO) per year that increases with continued employment (additional benefits for former Hillel and BBYO employees through the Talent Alliance) PLUS 5 Personal WellBeing Days, office closures, and up to 7 floating holidays for Jewish and US holidays
- 401(k): up to 3% matching after one year of employment
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Quarterly paid day of service to give back to your community
- Highly qualified, creative, and go-getter teammates and a dedicated supervisor
- Schedule options to accommodate your work and lifestyle
- Opportunity to work in one of our Moishe House Hub offices (Charlotte, Encinitas, Washington D.C., NYC, or Chicago!)
How Moishe House Pays You:
Moishe House’s starting salary ranges are based on education, experience, location, and skillset required for each role.
- The starting salary range for this full-time exempt position is:
- Charlotte, NC: $125,000
- Chicago, IL or Encinitas, CA: $130,000
- NYC or D.C.: $140,000
- Annual merit-based salary increase
How Moishe House Invests in You:
- $1,500 USD annual professional development fund
- Jewish Learning Collaborative: One-on-one Jewish learning with an approved educator of your choice
- Local and in-house professional learning opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement through career pathing planning
Moishe House is a dynamic organization that recognizes and supports individuals from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation.
Possible Steps in Our Hiring Process:
Step 1: Apply with your resume and cover letter HERE, and you'll hear back from us!
Step 2: Video interview using a web-based platform
Step 3: Skills assessment, and interview(s) with the hiring manager(s)
Step 4: We'll check your references to hear about your past experience
Step 5: Get an offer letter, sign it, start your Moishe House journey!