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Search Success! Shelley Levy Joins Planned Parenthood as Vice President, Human Resources

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Search success! Pillar Search and HR Consulting, an executive search firm that works with nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, is pleased to announce the placement of Shelley Levy as the new Vice President of Human Resources at Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley. 

Shelley brings extensive nonprofit human resources and leadership experience to this role. Most recently, she was the Director of Talent and Human Resources at Ednovate, a high-performing network of free public college preparatory high schools in Southern California. Prior, she was the Director of Human Resources at Uncommon Schools and Human Resources Associate at Room to Read. Shelley received her undergraduate degree from University of California San Diego. 

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business founded in Boston in 2015, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. To learn more, please contact Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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New Search! Senior Director of Human Resources with Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley!

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley on their search for the Senior Director of Human Resources. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced leader to build and lead, creating a culture to support Planned Parenthood’s mission and values, and lead strategic diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

About PPPSGV

Founded in 1933 by Pasadena residents dedicated to women’s health, PPPSGV is not only among the oldest of Planned Parenthood affiliates—they are also one of the fastest growing. Today, they see 60,000 patient visits per year and deliver over 11,000 opportunities for sex and relationship education in area schools and colleges. Their service area includes 24 communities in Northeast Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley, from Glendale to Glendora and from the I-10 freeway to the San Gabriel Mountains. As the area’s most trusted provider of sexual and reproductive health care, they provide a broad range of healthcare services including contraception, cancer screenings, abortion care, STI testing and treatment, HIV prevention medications, and transgender care, which is their newest healthcare initiative.

Their team is highly engaged, passionate about the mission, and hungry to learn and grow. Over the next 2-3 years, they will be expanding their education programs, rolling out new healthcare services, and opening new health centers in order to serve more people and communities across their service area. People are their #1 asset and they are shifting their culture to that of a talent-driven organization. They are also investing in their leadership to support their growth and dynamic change by providing all of their directors and leadership team members with executive coaching services.

PPPSGV’s Values

  • We tend to the team.
  • We respect and honor all people.
  • We jump in.
  • We try and we learn.
  • We care for our business.
  • We return to our mission.

 

Purpose: The Senior Director of Human Resources provides leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy and programs in support of the business plan and strategic direction of the organization. This role provides in-depth leadership of the HR function; ensures the success of the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion work; and oversees the agency’s administrative services functions.   DE&I is a new function, created out of the need to support PPPSGV with growth and large-scale change and to actualize our Strategic Plan initiative to Advance a Culture of Reproductive Justice and Gender Equity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide leadership and strategy, as well as design and implementation, to all HR programs, including employment management (leaves, unemployment, workers compensation, etc.), talent acquisition and talent management, onboarding, learning and development, engagement and retention, benefits, compensation, employee relations, HRIS, and shared services.
  • Ensure PPPSGV is a talent-driven organization equipped to attract, engage, and retain a high quality, diverse workforce to carry out mission and business objectives.
  • Oversee a competitive and cost-effective benefits program that is a recruitment asset and helps drive retention.
  • Manage a compensation plan that is equitable, responsive to business objectives, market-driven, transparent, and sustainable.
  • Champion and steward the Planned Parenthood Experience (PPX) programs, including In This Together values and service standards. Ensure engagement programs are vibrant and responsive to workforce trends and themes, and equip managers to take ownership and accountability for engagement and retention of their teams.
  • Ensure PPPSGV’s training and development programs equip staff to meet the technical demands of their jobs, create career development pathways, drive a culture of Excellence in Leadership, and support a cohort of continuously learning leaders.
  • Ensure that the outsourced talent acquisition program is responsive to workforce trends, has clear and effective processes, and delivers on metrics and goals to recruit high-level qualified staff.
  • Oversee employee relations practices that balance manager support and employee advocacy, advising managers in resolving and anticipating complex issues and questions in a fair and equitable manner compliant with PPPSGV values, legal regulations, and general business practices.
  • Oversee the performance management program, and ensure managers have appropriate guidance on documentation, coaching, and performance improvement plans.
  • Consult with, provide feedback, and be a direct resource to the CEO for staffing and employment matters, and serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership regarding key organizational and staffing issues.
  • Cultivate and lead a talented, service-driven, and resourceful HR team that models leadership at all levels and sets the tone for organizational values and culture.
  • Lead, oversee, or act as a key partner to the affiliate’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program.
  • Advance a culture of inclusion, where diversity is valued, great ideas are recognized, and the fair and respectful treatment of all persons is a core value.
  • Identify when to access, and serve as the HR point of contact for, legal counsel and the Compliance Office as related to employment or HR-related compliance issues.
  • Carry out the investigation of all claims of discrimination or harassment.
  • Stay abreast of and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and State and Federal law related to HR personnel policies, procedures, record keeping, and activities; ensure managers are informed of and competent in all relevant HR compliance requirements.
  • Ensure employee information, records, and documentation are accurate, complete, and up to date, and that storage systems are user friendly, efficient, and protective of sensitive and confidential information.
  • Implement and adhere to the HR department budget and work plan; ensure organizational staffing and benefits budgets align with established staffing models and the compensation and benefits strategies.
  • Champion optimization, measurement, and efficiency, and ensure strategic and financial rigor within the HR department.
  • Oversee the agency’s Administrative Services function, including the following:
    • The Safety and Security program, managed by the Compliance and Security Manager.
    • The Risk and Quality Management program, under the responsibility of the Compliance Officer and managed by the Compliance and Security Manager.
    • Legal services, carried out by the General Counsel and various contracted service providers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:   ·Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

·Master’s degree with emphasis on Human Resources Management, Business, or related area preferred.

·SHRM-CP/PHR certification preferred.

  
Experience: · 8+ years of work experience in all aspects of Human Resources as well as general Business Management

·5+ years of experience in leading and developing HR professionals

·Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition/Planning, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, and Diversity & Inclusion functions

·Extensive knowledge of employment and labor law required

·Experience in healthcare preferred; experience in a nonprofit strongly preferred

·Experience overseeing risk management, legal, and/or security functions preferred
Other: ·Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately, and analytic ability to interpret data and situations and make effective decisions

·Inspiring, empowering, and decisive leadership style with superior communication skills and high credibility

·Proven developer of people, mentor and coach with the capability of recruiting, managing, and motivating strong teams

·Outstanding moral character and commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

·Comfortable delegating as well as executing and implementing, ability to transition effectively between zoomed-in and zoomed-out work

·Sense of urgency and ability to perform within challenging or ambiguous situations

·Ability to build trust and relationships with broad and diverse audiences

·Demonstrated follow through, direct communication, and collaboration skills

·Ability to persuade and influence, build enthusiasm and commitment, and drive change with passion and conviction

·Excellent project management skills including systems thinking, accountability, risk management, and decision making

·Passion for and commitment to PPPSGV’s mission and In This Together values

  

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY

Internal: All staff and independent contractors regarding Human Resources program, Security, Compliance and Administration related matters. Leadership Team and affiliate managers regarding HR internal communications, change management, and culture building.
External: Other affiliates, vendors, candidates for employment and the general public.   Board of Directors, donors, volunteers and supporters.

For Immediate Consideration:

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for its new Senior Director of Human Resources. Qualified individuals, please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter to cindy@pillarsearch.com.

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley and Pillar Search & HR Consulting believe that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. PPPSGV and Pillar do not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology.

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New Search! Chief Financial Officer for Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley on their search for the Chief Financial Officer. This is an ideal role for a proven financial executive leader with experience in health care and/or nonprofit settings.

About Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley’s team is driven, results-oriented, fast-paced, and poised to expand and grow. Over the next 2-3 years, they will be expanding their education programs, rolling out new healthcare services, and opening new health centers in order to serve more people and communities across their service area. As their organization grows and becomes more complex, they are elevating their attention to their business results, their data and analytical capabilities, and their organizational sustainability. People are their #1 asset and they are shifting their culture to that of a talent-driven organization. They are also investing in their leadership to support their growth and dynamic change by providing all of their directors and leadership team members with executive coaching services.

For more information about the organization, please visit: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-pasadena-san-gabriel-valley.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serving the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley affiliate will have responsibilities in budgeting, cost analysis, cost management and revenue forecasting. This strategic role requires oversight of staff, collaborating well with peers and colleagues within the organization, and requires a strong level of strategic decision-making ability. The winning candidate should demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and high standards of execution along with contemporary approaches to leading teams that are adept at handling controversy and conflict. Candidates should also prove effectiveness in remaining calm under pressure internally, while demonstrating diplomatic interface with members of the public when challenged by those who may disagree with the mission, vision, and values of Planned Parenthood.

The candidate should have a grasp of the changing healthcare environment, sensitivity to the interface of political impacts on the business, scalable systems deployment when necessary, billing and payroll, compliance, labor laws, retirement plan administration, and the integration and growth of new services, including mental health services. Candidates should prove effectiveness working in partnership with a well-coordinated leadership team to support emerging business strategies. Previous experience should include real estate expansions, working with purchasing, leasing, and property management in general, as well as handling organizational growth and the financial impacts of expanding services, staff, and premises.

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley is seeking an experienced, full time financial executive with a strong background in healthcare.

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business or equivalent experience
    • Master’s degree preferred
    • CPA certification strongly preferred
    • Minimum 10-years’ experience managing financial systems in health care and/or non-profit settings
    • 5 – 7 years demonstrated leadership at the senior management level
    • Demonstrated experience as a business partner understanding the changing healthcare environment and working in partnership to support emerging business strategies
    • Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, cost management and revenue forecasting
    • Experience supervising staff with respect and diplomacy, while acting as part of a strategic decision-making team
    • Experience preparing, reviewing, understanding, analyzing and executing details of contracts
    • Demonstrated success managing revenue, effectively planning, and maintaining effective systems of internal control
    • Experience in 3rd party reimbursement mechanisms
    • Proficiency with electronic practice management and electronic health records preferred, including ability to run reports and extract data from analysis
    • Strong software proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook and financial database software required

Competitive Compensation & Generous Benefits

    • Medical, dental, and vision options for you and eligible dependents
    • Free basic life/AD & D policy with additional coverage options
    • 401 (k) plan with employer match after one year
    • Flexible Spending account
    • Optional AFLAC coverage
    • Generous vacation and paid holiday benefits
    • Free medical services for employees
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Free parking
    • Monthly office celebrations
    • Holiday celebrations
    • Language differential opportunities
    • Pet friendly work environment

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for its new CFO. Qualified individuals, please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter to cindy@pillarsearch.com.

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley and Pillar Search believe that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. PPPSGV and Pillar do not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology.

Note: Candidates selected for an interview will be provided with additional job and organization details.

Hire the best! Pillar Search & HR Consulting is a woman-owned human resources consulting and executive search firm, working with nonprofit clients to find the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please contact Pillar’s CEO, Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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Congratulations to Year Up and Tony Williams!

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Pillar Search is pleased to announce the placement of Tony Williams as Associate Director of Partner Relations with Year Up Los Angeles.

Year Up is an award-winning national 501(c)3 organization striving to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults ages 18-24 with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Through a one-year intensive training program, these young adults complete a unique combination of rigorous, hands-on technical and professional skills training, college credit, and corporate internships.

Tony will manage existing partner relationships, facilitating day-to-day interactions between Year Up, interns and corporate partners to create mutually beneficial business relationships. Tony will be responsible for connecting top corporations in need of talent with high-potential urban young adults.
Tony joins Year Up from The Posse Foundation, where he has held the role of Career Program Manager and, prior to joining the organization as an employee, was an Advisory Board Member. Before joining The Posse Foundation, Tony was a Broker with Marsh in Chicago. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he held several leadership roles.

Hire the best! With personalized service and proven results, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides retained executive search services for exceptional non-profits and socially responsible for-profit firms. A woman-owned business, Pillar is based in Boston, MA, and works on the national level. To learn more about how Pillar can assist with your search needs, please contact Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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Congratulations to Year Up and Willow Bechtel!

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Pillar Search is pleased to announce the placement of Willow Bechtel as Senior Director of National Accounts with Year Up.  Year Up is an award-winning national 501(c)3 organization striving to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults ages 18-24 with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Through a one-year intensive training program, these young adults complete a unique combination of rigorous, hands-on technical and professional skills training, college credit, and corporate internships.

 

Willow will work with major Fortune 500 corporate partners in need of talent, providing trained, high-potential urban young adults with internship opportunities. She will provide strategic direction, collaborating with colleagues at the national and site levels across the Year Up network.

 

Willow joins Year Up from Miller Heiman Group, where she has worked in both enterprise and global sales, most recently as Sales Director. Prior, Willow held the roles of Director of Sales Operations, Sales Training Manager, and Business Development Manager with M Squared Consulting. Earlier in her career, Willow served in a variety of sales and sales management positions with Apple and Xerox. In addition to her impressive sales career, Willow held fundraising roles with schools in California and Australia. Willow is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.

 

Hire the best! With personalized service and proven results, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides retained executive search services for exceptional non-profits and socially responsible for-profit firms. A woman-owned business, Pillar is based in Boston, MA, and works on the national level. To learn more about how Pillar can assist with your search needs, please contact Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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A great nonprofit is hiring: Associate Director of Partner Relations with Year Up!

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Pillar Search is pleased to continue its ongoing partnership with Year Up, having been selected to manage their search for the Associate Director of Partner Relations in Los Angeles, CA.  For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Pillar Search’s CEO, Cindy Joyce, at cjoyce@pillarsearch.com.

OVERVIEW:

Do you have a proven ability to help customers solve their business challenges in the area of workforce management, human capital, and/or talent acquisition? Do you have a passion for creating opportunities for urban young adults? Year Up, a top nonprofit, is hiring an Associate Director, Partner Relations -Los Angeles, CA to manage existing partner relationships; including responsibility for renewals, ongoing partner retention and satisfaction. Reporting to the Regional Director of Partner Relations- West, the Associate Director, Partner Relations will facilitate day-to-day interactions between Year Up, interns and corporate partners to create mutually beneficial business relationships. As part of the Corporate Engagement team, you will help to connect top corporations in need of mid-level, and entry level, talent with high-potential urban young adults. This position will have tangible targets in achieving renewal/retention goals, developing and following up on potential account expansion opportunities, managing partner issues to resolution and ensuring high levels of partner satisfaction.

To be successful in this role, you will need to immediately build rapport with Year Up’s current partners, developing a deep understanding of their business needs. You will bring a high level of comfort working with top level executives and will show outstanding professionalism and confidence interacting with senior leaders. An ideal candidate will bring demonstrated sales experience in a mission-driven social enterprise, exhibiting flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to interact fluidly with a variety of audiences.

The Associate Director, Partner Relations will also have the opportunity to interact with students at the Year Up Los Angeles site as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate; participating in building a positive educational environment.

Year Up understands that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications below. If you believe you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Account Management

  • Responsible for 90%+ renewal rate of internship seats
  • Ensure 100% customer satisfaction with Year Up service based on corporate surveys
  • Expand multi-year commitments within existing partner base
  • Grow, develop, and manage relationships with key stakeholders in each account by providing responsive and high-quality customer service paired with high support of interns
  • Drive internal internship seat sales and alumni hiring within corporate partner accounts by developing relationships with internal champions at current partner companies
  • Conduct research and market analysis to identify potential opportunities within current corporate accounts to support future growth
  • Manage and expand existing relationships with corporate accounts to facilitate account renewals and generate new business
  • Hold team and self-accountable for executing revenue results against goals
  • Initiate processes that establish high service operating practices to strengthen the internship program
  • Develop methods for expanding manager training and preparation to better support successful internship experiences
  • Coordinate partner relations events, including organizing corporate events, scheduling orientation meetings, and conducting corporate site visits to support interns
  • Prepare and deliver effective presentations to connect with and educate potential partners
  • Maintain partner and intern data on Salesforce.com ensuring complete and accurate reporting
  • Other duties as assigned

Intern Support

  • Managing performance issues and coordinating communication to managers
  • Troubleshoot and escalate issues and opportunities in internship performance as appropriate
  • Implement and manage intern support resources by working closely with the Program team

Internship Event Execution

  • Work as part of a team to coordinate graduation attendance from managers at corporate partners
  • Coordinate with accounts to host corporate partner panels
  • Identify opportunities for specific engagement activities that meet the goals of the client

Site Team/Learning Community Member

  • Active participant in site related and other national support activities, as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 7+ years’ experience in account management in a services based environment
  • Ability to navigate, understand, and manage partner (sales) pipeline
  • Demonstrated ability to generate leads, close business, and renew accounts
  • Documented strength in meaningful relationship building, management and growth
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
  • Able to collaborate across teams to support students and resolve issues; high comfort level in having one-on-one coaching conversations with students to provide professional guidance
  • Enjoy working in a fluid, dynamic organization with a minimal amount of direction
  • Ability to plan, introduce and lead processes that enable high quality growth
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; Salesforce.com experience preferred
  • A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
  • Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience
  • Benefits: Competitive package including 100% healthcare coverage, dental, and 401(k) match
  • Vacation: Three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year
  • Professional development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up is an award-winning national 501(c)3 organization striving to close the Opportunity Divide by providing young adults ages 18-24 with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Through a one-year intensive program, Year Up utilizes a high support, high expectations model that combines hands-on technical and professional skills, educational stipends, college-level coursework, and corporate internships at more than 250 top companies.

Year Up currently serves young adults in Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City, Philadelphia, Providence, Puget Sound, San Francisco Bay Area, South Florida, and Wilmington and will serve more than 3,000 students in 2017 nationwide.

 

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The Non-Profit Times for six consecutive years, Year Up is a rewarding place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and full potential of our young people.

Year Up participates in E-Verify.

Please visit http://www.yearup.org/careers to learn more about working at Year Up, and to see a list of current opportunities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Year Up actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. They are committed to embracing diversity within the organization because they firmly believe that diverse employee teams help Year Up to achieve their best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to young adults as they work to close the Opportunity Divide.  Year Up is deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive and supportive work environment. Learn more about their commitment to diversity at http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/

As an equal opportunity employer, Year Up is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 

ABOUT PILLAR SEARCH & HR CONSULTING:

Great people make great organizations, which is why some of the best nonprofit and mission-driven organizations have turned to Pillar, an executive search firm that has earned a reputation for finding the best of the best to drive success.

Qualified professionals are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce, CEO of Pillar Search & HR Consulting, at cindy@pillarsearch.com. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the Associate Director of Partner Relations.