Jobbörse

Kansas City Location - Kansas City, MO 64111

Salary Range $96,465.00 - $123,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time

The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as Director of Human Resources.

ABOUT THE VFW

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is not a typical corporate entity or standard nonprofit. The VFW is the nation's oldest and largest major international organization of combat veterans, serving veterans, service members, and their families worldwide through advocacy, assistance, community service, and legislative action.

The Director of Human Resources does not simply manage personnel programs. This position supports the employees who serve those who served in the past. The work performed in this role has a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of millions of veterans and their families around the world.

The Director of Human Resources serves as the senior human resources executive for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources functions across a nationwide workforce of approximately 200 employees located throughout the United States and internationally.

This position is responsible for developing and executing human capital strategies that support organizational objectives while fostering a high-performing, compliant, employee-focused workplace culture. The Director serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, employment law, succession planning, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and human capital management.

The Director oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll administration, compensation, employee benefits, retirement plans, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training and development, HR technology systems, workforce analytics, and organizational effectiveness.

Additionally, the Director provides executive oversight of the organization's defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution retirement plans, employee benefit programs, workers' compensation programs, and employee insurance programs while serving as a key liaison with actuaries, investment advisors, legal counsel, auditors, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and consultants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.

Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related discipline preferred.

Above qualifications may be substituted with a minimum of 12 or more years of service in the U.S. Military.

Preferred Experience

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible human resources experience. Minimum of 5 years of senior-level management or executive leadership experience. Experience managing compensation, benefits, retirement plans, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development functions. Experience supporting executive leadership and governing boards preferred. Experience with defined benefit pension plans, retirement plan administration, and complex employee benefit programs strongly preferred. Experience within nonprofit, association, military, veterans service, or membership organizations preferred.

Professional Certifications Preferred

SHRM-SCP SPHR CEBS Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations. Strong understanding of retirement plans, pension governance, benefits administration, and investment oversight. Ability to interpret actuarial reports, investment performance reports, financial analyses, and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills. Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication abilities. Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated success leading organizational change and workforce transformation initiatives. Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, reporting, workforce analytics, and learning management systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in highly sensitive situations.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Director oversees all Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits operations affecting approximately 200 employees located throughout the United States and internationally.

The position supervises Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits personnel and is responsible for hiring, developing, evaluating, and, when necessary, disciplining or terminating departmental staff.

The position has organization-wide influence on workforce strategy, compliance, employee relations, compensation, benefits, retirement programs, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and culture. Decisions made by the Director can significantly affect organizational operations, financial resources, employee satisfaction, retention, and legal risk.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $95,000 - $123,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position operates primarily in a professional office environment. Responsibilities include frequent interaction with executive leadership, managers, employees, consultants, auditors, attorneys, actuaries, investment managers, insurance representatives, and other external stakeholders. Periodic travel is required for training, conferences, organizational meetings, and support of the Washington, D.C. office.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Maintain a legally compliant and strategically aligned human resources function. Ensure effective administration of compensation, payroll, benefits, pension, and retirement programs. Support employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Maintain competitive employee benefit and compensation programs. Provide executive leadership with accurate workforce data, analysis, and strategic recommendations. Support organizational financial stewardship through prudent management of compensation and benefit expenditures. Ensure accomplishment of all assigned duties in a timely, professional, and ethical manner.

The duties listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required of the position.

If not directly listed as a requirement for the position, all employees (if eligible) are encouraged to become members of the VFW. If ineligible for VFW membership, employees (if eligible) are encouraged to join the VFW Auxiliary. Additionally, all employees are encouraged to actively promote the benefits of membership in the VFW and VFW Auxiliary to others who qualify.

The VFW National headquarters offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

*This position is eligible for relocation assistance and participation in applicable benefit programs.