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First Fed · 2 hours ago

Chief People Officer

Seattle, WA

Part-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$176K/yr - $352K/yr

12+ years exp

First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with a commitment to serving its customers and communities throughout the PNW. The Chief People Officer will develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy, overseeing all Human Resources and Learning and Development functions to ensure alignment with the bank's mission and business objectives.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesMortgage

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Establish a comprehensive people strategy aligned with corporate strategy and including a set of integrated initiatives that optimizes First Fed’s human capital in support of business objectives

Institute metrics and other diagnostics that track programs, monitor progress, and oversee organizational health. Provide periodic reports to the CEO, Compensation Committee and Board of Directors

Synthesize and integrate business performance and on-going feedback from company leaders to adjust the strategy as needed

Develop and champion a culture strategy that reflects the Bank’s purpose and goals

Instill a relationship-centered culture grounded in trust, service, and accountability

Champion the bank’s values, ensuring employees feel connected to our mission and impact

Partner with leaders to model integrity, collaboration, and care in every interaction with the First Fed team and our customers

Celebrate teamwork and recognize contributions that reflect the bank’s values

Act as executive sponsor for the First Fed Next committee or other culture-focused committees. As sponsor, provide high-level support and direction for committee initiatives

Lead annual employee engagement survey process, including communication of results and directing initiatives to respond to employee sentiment

Design and implement engagement programs to boost morale, productivity, and retention

Support recruiting team in strengthening employee brand that positions First Fed as an employer of choice in relevant talent markets

Develop and execute a workforce plan that paces organizational growth with business growth, diversifies First Fed’s talent sources and optimizes the cost of labor. Ensure compliance to FTE and people budget at all levels

Lead talent management and acquisition initiatives that continuously improve First Fed’s ability to efficiently and equitably attract and hire high quality, diverse talent and support the company’s growth

Support evolution of First Fed’s onboarding program to accelerate new hire productivity and satisfaction

Oversee development of performance systems and processes that promote accountability and motivate employees to do their best work

Design organizational structures that optimize team effectiveness

Architect an operating model that brings together a geographically distributed workforce

Create talent management programs that grow and develop employees and strengthen company talent pools

Provide oversight to implement job architecture and career development tracks, paired with targeted learning investments, to enhance employee growth

Promote an inclusive culture that integrates a diverse workforce in service of a common mission

Act as a strategic advisor, contributor, and thought partner to the CEO and the company’s executive team

Partner with leadership to establish robust succession plans that mitigate risk and support the company’s long-term growth

Provide advice and counsel to all levels of management and model a culture where positive and constructive feedback is encouraged and embraced

Build development programs that support the growth and effectiveness of people managers and that help employees feel respected, valued, and appreciated

Put in place systems and processes to support the timely, fair resolution of employee issues

Oversee total rewards philosophy that reinforces First Fed’s mission and business priorities and create compensation and benefits programs within that context to attract and retain top talent

Provide oversight for benefits administration and enrollment process

Regularly review total compensation and benefits against market benchmarks to ensure competitive market positioning

Draft, prepare, and review annual compensation and benefits-related regulatory reports

Manage third-party administration and ensure company compliance with employee stock ownership plan, equity incentive plan, and 401(k) plan

Lead, motivate, and develop a strong, distributed People Operations team of HR professionals that can effectively deliver the people strategy

Ensure First Fed’s policies and practices are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations

Evaluate, select, and implement HR tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of critical people operations

Regularly and effectively communicate to employees and serve as a champion of the company’s employee value proposition

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Manage and oversee employment related legal issues in collaboration with counsel

Actively engage with auditors and regulators, providing required information in a timely, well-structured and efficient manner

Prepare and present regular reports to the CEO, Compensation Committee and Board of Directors reflecting progress towards strategic goals and objectives, ongoing initiatives, and departmental developments

Qualification

Human Resources LeadershipTalent AcquisitionOrganizational DevelopmentCompensation StrategyEmployee EngagementAnalytical SkillsCultural ChangeTeam DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementDigital TransformationBanking ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

12+ years of progressive experience in human resources including at least 5 years in a function leadership role

Proven track record designing and scaling programs in a growth business environment

Expertise in compensation strategy, benefits administration, talent acquisition, performance management, organizational development, and employee engagement

Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience defining and reporting on HR metrics

Exceptional communicator and influencer, experienced at working across a diverse group of stakeholders and adept at partnering with C-suite leaders

Demonstrated ability to build and develop a high-performing team

Proven track record of driving cultural change