Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

YWCA Madison is seeking a strategic and experienced Human Resources Director to guide the development and implementation of all HR systems and employment practices in compliance with the law, and to ensure they are equitable and aligned with our organizational mission and values.

YWCA Madison is a 116-year-old organization committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Our collective values are humanity, community, growth, and restoration. YWCA Madison is the largest provider of affordable housing for women in Dane County. We serve as a vital bridge to long-term stability through our transitional housing programs and are one of two shelters for families in Madison. Additionally, we serve individuals through Employment and Training programs, Restorative Justice in schools and community centers, and through Learning and Movement Building. We are collectively creating the kind of world we want to live in.

The HR Director role partners closely with the CEO, HR Committee, and Directors Team to integrate justice-centered values into strong compliance practices in support of a healthy and dynamic organizational culture.

Responsibilities include workforce planning, HR policy development, investigations, employee relations, performance management systems, and oversight of payroll and benefits administration (managed by an external vendor).

Candidates should have 5–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, deep knowledge of employment law, and experience conducting workplace investigations. Strong judgment, discretion, and a commitment to equity are essential.

This is an opportunity to help build sustainable systems that support staff, strengthen leadership, and advance YWCA Madison’s long-term impact.

Candidates should feel strongly committed to this mission and resonate with our values of humanity, restoration, community, and growth. 

YWCA Madison is an equal opportunity employer committed to racial and gender justice. We encourage candidates from historically marginalized communities to apply.

How do you know if you’ll be a great addition to our organization? 

You have: 

• 5–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, deep knowledge of employment law, and experience conducting workplace investigations.


• Demonstrated experience with workforce planning, HR policy development, investigations, employee relations, performance management systems, and oversight of payroll and benefits administration


• Experience cultivating and growing a collaborative team culture that centers trust, shared leadership, accountability, and growth.


• Strong judgment, discretion, and a commitment to equity are essential.


• Ability to adapt quickly to changing possibilities and scenarios.


• Strong commitment to the mission of YWCA Madison.


• Personal values aligned with organizational values: humanity, community, growth, and restoration.

Salary range: $ 75k–$100k annually; commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position. Our generous benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; access to flexible spending accounts; and retirement contributions, in addition to earned time and sick time accrued throughout the year. 

To apply, please click in the upper right-hand corner, share a cover letter, resume, and responses to questions with our hiring committee. 

For more information on the position, please see the full job description at the link below: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19YbZEuLpLUF1dneZLV0xNTM4poeWSAgA/view?usp=sharing

If you have questions, you may contact the CEO at [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, with the role staying open until filled. AA/EOE