Associate Vice President of Human Resources Operations

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources Operations is a strategic partner and operational leader who supports the VP of HR in advancing the mission, vision, and values of LSS. This role is responsible for driving HR initiatives, optimizing systems and processes, and developing talent across the organization. 

Compensation for this role will be between $149,000-$153,000.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)


• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including team management and strategic planning


•  Demonstrated experience with HR systems, preferably UKG, and supervising system administrators


•  Proven ability to lead organizational change, drive process improvement, and build high-performing teams


•  Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills


• Commitment to LSS’s mission, values, and welcoming culture

 Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.


• HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent).


• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or human services environments.


• Experience supporting a large or distributed workforce.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

What we offer you: 

• All employees have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, an employee assistance program, financial counselling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday! 


• Employees working 30+ hours a week have access to medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, and other ancillary plans. 


• Generous PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days. 


• Paid training during your orientation and throughout your employment. 


• Opportunities to grow your career at LSS within our 24+ different services. 


• A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting the people served and employees first. 


• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!