Director of Human Resources en Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County

Reports To:  Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director

Location:  Everett, WA

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, we are proud to make a difference in our community by helping enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our organization is expanding our reach every day and as the Director of Human Resources, you will play a vital role in ensuring our human resources strategy and services support our team, and our mission, in the best ways possible.

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the organization’s mission and strategic objectives. This includes oversight of talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, HR systems and processes, and special projects. The Director of HR also leads continuous quality improvement efforts within the HR function and serves as a key advisor to the leadership team. This position directly supervises an HR Specialist and a Payroll and Benefits Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the organization's goals and values.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Oversee and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Manage the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, and leave policies.
• Serve as a primary contact for benefit vendors and brokers; coordinate annual open enrollment and employee benefit communications.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations matters with consistency, fairness, and confidentiality.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Champion organizational culture across the organization.
• Supervise, back-up and and support the professional development of the HR Specialist and the Payroll and Benefits Specialist.
• Oversee HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) administration and ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of employee records.
• Manage HR-related special projects as assigned by executive leadership, including cross-departmental initiatives.
• Lead continuous quality improvement within HR systems, workflows, documentation, and service delivery.
• Monitor HR trends and legal developments to proactively guide internal practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-PHR, SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including payroll and benefits administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience supervising HR staff and managing cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP or ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit and/or geographically dispersed organizations preferred..
• Familiarity with trauma-informed HR practices.

External applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check to be considered for employment.

 Full-time Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee-paid supplemental life and AD&D insurance coverage options for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Plan benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays (2025 schedule)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Day
• Company-paid pension plan
• Employee Discount Plan
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County membership for eligible dependents aged 5-12.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Employment decisions at Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are based on business needs, job requirements and applicant qualifications.