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We are currently recruiting for a Manager of Governance and Human Resources. Please review the job description and how to apply below.  

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Manager of Human Resources and Goverance

We are actively interviewing candidates for this position. While the position remains open and we continue to accept applications, there may be a delay in our response time as we move through the interview process. Thank you for your patience and interest in joining our team.

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This position is broad in scope requiring both knowledge of human resources management and administrative and customer service competencies. 

Manage board governance program; serve as staff liaison to Board of Directors and subcommittees. Provide planning and executive support to the President & CEO. 

Manage human resources programs including, but not limited to, recruitment and onboarding, performance management, employee development, health and safety, employee relations, employee leave, policy administration, compliance, personnel records and in collaboration with the CEO, benefits and compensation. 

Manage Governance Program & Provide Executive Support for President & CEO  – 45 percent 

Direct Calendar Year Activities for the Board of Directors including: 

• Plan and prepare for board meetings, board committee meetings, and other board activities and events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Schedule board and committee meetings according to predetermined schedule. Prepare draft meeting agendas. Prepare and e-mail meeting packets.
• Prepare minutes of meetings.
• Maintain minutes and board and committee meeting information.
• Ensure WSCPA Board of Directors’ policies are reviewed and updated according to the Governance periodic schedule
• Coordinate the nominating process for electing officers and directors.
• Prepare communications to board members.
• Oversee all logistics for board meetings
• Help organize and prepare for annual board orientation and onboarding
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors, Executive, Compensation, Governance, Strategic Initiatives, and WSCPA Awards Committees, and other committees as assigned. Ensure Vice Chair provides write up for member message after each board meeting.
• Ensure Board members are aware of and registered for events.
• Plan, coordinate and attend Past Chairs Dinner annually.  
• Coordinate Board retreat including communication to board, rooming lists, menus, programming, and on-site facilitation. 
• Coordinate and mail annual holiday cards to select groups. 
• Complete other projects for board as needed.   

Provide Executive Support to President & CEO  

• Complete special projects as assigned by President & CEO.
• Process incoming checks weekly according to Check Deposit Procedure
• Meet with CEO every other week on an ongoing basis 

Manage Human Resources Programs – 55 percent

Performance Management and Employee Development 

• Oversee administration of performance appraisal and employee development programs.
• In partnership with supervisors, ensure job descriptions align with staff members’ current responsibilities.
• Establish and conduct orientation and training programs.
• Work with supervisors regarding employee development, discipline, and terminations; confer with outside HR consultants when needed. 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Collaborate with President & CEO to develop compensation programs and competitive benefits package.
• Conduct or contract with outside vendors for periodic pay surveys.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, flexible-spending accounts, Aflac plans and credit monitoring benefit.
• Serve as liaison between employees and benefits brokers and insurance carriers. Complete HR side of payroll administration, including adding new staff, staff payroll updates, approving time sheets and PTO tracking.
• Remain up to date on compensation and benefits issues, laws, and trends and keep WSCPA leadership and supervisors informed
• Serve as a member of the WSCPA 401(k) Trustees Committee.
• Maintain staff resources/information on SharePoint. 

Management and Employee Guidance, Compliance 

• Assist with development of human resources organizational strategies:
• Contributes information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and directions.
• Establish human resources objectives in line with organization goals.
• Research, develop, write, and update human resources policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Review and update the employee handbook and epidemic/pandemic policies; coordinate regular legal compliance reviews with contracted Human Resources consultants.
• Serve on and schedule Leadership and Supervisor Teams meetings and serve as a liaison between Leadership Team and staff.
• Work together with management on strategies for promoting policies/programs to:
• Encourage staff retention.
• Support and nurture a healthy organizational culture and values, constructive work environment, and positive morale among staff.
• Develop competencies in individuals and teams; encourage staff training.
• Inform team members about the organization’s human resource issues and situations
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and other laws and regulations:
• Study existing and new legislation.
• Recommend best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Educate Leadership Team, Supervisor Team and staff when appropriate.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in human resources management:
• Attend educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal. networks; benchmark best practices; participate in professional societies. 

Employee Relations and Welfare 

• Research, develop, recommend, and execute creative strategies to foster the organizations Welcoming, Engagement and Inclusion (WEI) goals.
• Oversee recruiting process. Develop applicant pools; team up with hiring managers to screen, interview, hire, onboarding and follow-up.
• Encourage health, wellness, and safety:
• Lead Safety Meetings and ensure policies address the health and safety of employees, members and third parties.
• Assist with emergency and contingency plans.
• Coordinate staff meetings and training.
• Work with Leadership Team to create agenda for staff retreat and staff events to meet established goals.
• Promote regular updates of staff procedures and backup plans.
• Document HR procedures: recommend improvements to better meet the needs of the organization.  

Other 

• Understand and demonstrate WSCPA culture, values, and attributes.
• Establish annual goals in accordance with society’s strategic measures.
• Utilize project management platform to manage project work and communicate with other staff.
• Create, maintain, and update procedures associated with this position, including Asana Timeline and SharePoint/Procedure.
• Contract with outside vendors in various areas for legal compliance and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Represent WSCPA at events as requested.
• Complete Cybersecurity training videos within 72 hours 

COMPETENCIES 

• Generalist knowledge of human resources.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Strong project management skills.
• Intermediate competency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently as a department of one.
• Strong writing, proofreading, editing and language skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Discrete, able to keep information confidential.
• Ability to define priorities and handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work under pressure; maintain problem-solving attitude.
• Reliable, adaptable, able to change focus quickly. 

EXPERIENCE - QUALIFICATIONS 

1. B.A. degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required;  equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
2. Two to four years of human resources experience required.
3. PHR or SHRM-CP required.
4. Three years of applicable administrative experience preferred.
5. Experience at a nonprofit organization a plus. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to perform the following physical activities: 

The employee must be able to lift items of the following weights and frequencies: 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Position requires close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics listed below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to the following conditions and frequencies:  Typical office environment - no special conditions
• The noise level in the work environment can be typically classified as follows:  Moderate noise, as typified by an office environment. 

Apply Today: 

To Apply, please submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME in Microsoft Word or PDF format HERE.  Include “HR Manager” in the subject line. Note: A cover letter is required to be considered. Only local candidates will be considered. 

About Us: WSCPA is a professional membership association serving CPAs throughout Washington since 1904. Our office is in Bellevue, Washington. We offer a hard-to-beat benefit package which includes a 37.5-hour work week, flexible scheduling, telecommuting and free parking. Employees are covered by medical (with EAP), dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, and basic life insurance. Employees are encouraged to enroll in our organization’s 401(k) plan. Employees also receive 18 days of PTO annually, and 11 paid holidays throughout the year. We are currently working hybrid; this position requires the ability to come into the office.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Washington Society of CPAs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on any basis protected by applicable law.   

Compensation: This full-time, 37.5 hours per week position is an FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Exempt salaried position. The hiring salary range for this position is $83,000-$95,000 annually DOE. The full salary range for this position is $77,235-$108,128 per year.   

Ready to join a team that values your contribution and supports your professional growth? Apply today and advance your career with WSCPA!