Associate Vice President of Human Resources Operations

• 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! 

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, 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!

Job Requirements:

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


• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including leadership of multiple HR operational functions and experience working at a level between functional directors and a Vice President of Human Resources    


• Demonstrated experience overseeing HRIS operations and governance, preferably with UKG, and partnering with senior HRIS professionals     


• Proven ability to lead an HR Center of Excellence or comparable multi-function operating model, integrate specialized HR functions, improve service delivery, standardize processes, and manage enterprise-wide change       


• Strong operational judgment, project management, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-management 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 and leading shared or centralized HR operations.

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!