Vice President of Human Resources

Position Title: Vice President of Human Resources

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Human Resources

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer

Pay Range: $130,000- $140,000/year

Total Compensation:  

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Human Resources supports, develops, and champions the 400+ people who power our work. At its core, this leadership role ensures that our organization continues to be an outstanding place to build a career in the nonprofit sector—one where people feel respected, supported, and set up to thrive.

The VP of Human Resources oversees all core HR functions, including talent management, compliance and risk management, payroll and employee lifecycle support. The role is responsible for building strong, values-aligned systems and practices that promote fairness, accountability, and positive employee experience across the organization.

As a member of JFS’s senior leadership team, the VP contributes to strategic discussions and helps ensure that HR operations reflect and reinforce the organization’s mission, goals, and commitment to its people. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on the policies, practices, and day-to-day experiences that support a people-centered, mission-driven workplace.

Responsibilities:

In the first six months, the VP of Human Resources will focus on strengthening core HR operations and aligning them with organizational needs and growth. This includes assessing and enhancing processes related to recruitment and hiring, employee relations, payroll, and benefits—ensuring they are clear, consistent, and responsive to the needs of staff across the organization. The VP will also help clarify roles, workflows, and expectations within the HR function to support strong and efficient internal coordination and service delivery. 

Talent Strategy and Workforce Planning 

• Develop and implement strategies for attracting, assessing, selecting, and retaining a high-performing, diverse workforce—including both staff and interns
• Partner with senior leaders (e.g., CEO, CSO, CPIO) to shape workforce planning initiatives that align talent with organizational goals
• Introduce new methodologies and tools to strengthen hiring practices and improve overall talent outcomes

Staff Experience and Career Development 

• Create and refine employee career pathways that support growth, mobility, and long-term retention
• Develop compensation and recognition programs that reinforce a performance-based, equitable culture
• Serve as an advocate for staff at the leadership level, ensuring employee perspectives inform decision-making and align with organizational values

HR Systems, Service Delivery, and Internal Accountability 

• Strengthen the internal operations of the HR function, building clear roles, effective workflows, and shared standards that support responsiveness and accountability
• Ensure HR services—including recruitment, benefits, employee relations, and compliance—are delivered consistently and effectively across all teams and locations
• Evaluate and improve the systems, tools, and practices that underpin HR operations to ensure they are reliable, user-friendly, and aligned with the needs of a dynamic organization. This will include working closely and productively with key stakeholders across the organization
• Develop a strong internal service mindset across the HR team, positioning the function as a trusted partner to departments and leaders throughout the agency

People Analytics and Continuous Improvement 

• Introduce and utilize workforce analytics to inform decision-making, measure impact, and identify a