Department: Human Resources & Administration
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $66,000 – $76,000

Summary: Develops policy and directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services, assists in organizational culture, recruitment, retention, and career development at all levels. The Human Resources Director will be a strong contributor to driving high value human resource service and support. The person in this role will need to be innovative, agile, resilient, highly collaborative and a trusted advisor. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources Director will join a team serving Spokane County to support the organization’s mission of building homes, communities and hope.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supports Strategic HR transformation efforts.

Works closely with department heads on short and long-term business objectives, relating to organizational alignment, performance management, and employee engagement.

Manages the Human Resources Department:

Includes oversight of recruitment, hiring, employee lifecycle, performance management, personnel files, HR compliance, and fair and equal human resource practices.

• Integrates diversity, equity and inclusion into business practices and works in alignment with Habitat for Humanity-Spokane’s values of humility, courage, accountability and integrity.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data to evaluate the organization’s population in accordance with diversity standards and goals and grant compliance.
• Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to foster the organizations diversity
• Drafts and implements recruiting and hiring strategies to attract employees from diverse
• Develops and/or acquires training and development to aid diversity and retention
• Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Demonstrates strong organizational skills and experience integrating project management methodologies.

Uses their Employee Relations experience and consulting abilities with staff at all levels, to resolve HR matters.

Ensure Employee Handbook is compliant with all current state and local laws and follows the policies adopted and approved by the Board of Directors.

Provides guidance to supervisory staff in developing objective performance and other employee evaluations and policies.

Acts as organization liaison with government agencies concerning affirmative action and equal employment opportunities.

Provides training and policy updates to colleagues, ensuring legal compliance of management and staff.

Oversees benefits program for employees, manages COBRA, works with accounting department to ensure calculations of hours is accurate, and works with benefits providers to garner the best coverage for employees at the best rate for Habitat-Spokane.

Oversees insurance claims and manages risk department. Determines where training and documentation in the form of safety manuals and policy are needed and ensures they are current. Works with employees with insurance claims for accidents and communicates with local vendors as needed to resolve claims and disputes.

Oversees background checks on employees as required by Habitat-Spokane policy.

Supports supervisors with preparing and conducting performance reviews for their staff.

Host Site Manager for all AmeriCorps members serving with affiliate. Conducts training for AmeriCorps supervisors and staff on the requirements, reporting, prohibited activities and job responsibilities of each AmeriCorps member.

Oversees AmeriCorps program and the work study program with local colleges and universities.

Represent HfH-S in all aspects of professional service abiding by all policies and procedures. Attends all Habitat for Humanity-Spokane Events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the HR Generalist and HR Assistant. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Host Site Manager for AmeriCorps members.

Position Requirements:

• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Leadership adaptability: ability to pivot between advocating, counseling, influencing, and directing
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines
• Ability to work with and across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing time
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines that span across the employee life cycle, including but not limited to employee relations, DEI, performance management, talent management
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws

Active support of HFHS Values:

Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves

Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular

Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; At least seven years of Human Resources or related experience required with at least four years in a leadership role.

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP required.

HR Project Management experience preferred
Non-Profit experience is a plus but not required

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Descriptions and Policies, Outlook, Excel, and Word, HRIS systems. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Notary Public, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP required.

Other Qualifications 

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in your community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions 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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This full-time position offers excellent benefits, vacation days, paid holidays (available immediately), and more!

Join our growing team to make an impact for homeowners in the community!  Please include a resume, cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and employment application when applying for this position.

Department: Accounting
Reports To: Senior Staff Accountant
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $41,600 – $45,760/year

Summary: Assists Senior Staff Accountant in providing for the day-to-day financial and record-keeping operations for Habitat-Spokane.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Account Reconciliations 

• Oversees various account reconciliations daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly.

• Research transaction history to resolve any unreconciled

Accounts Receivable (A/R) 

• Process statements for AR to send to homeowners that make direct payments to Habitat-Spokane on Homeowner Association (HOA) expenses, Closing Cost Savings, and Utility Bills for Boone & Madelia.

• Manages and reconciles all HOA accounts and collaborates with Homeowner Services Department to set up all new Closing Cost Savings transactions.

• Collects accounts by sending statement reminders and communicating with clients via phone, email, fax, or mail.

• Process reports from mortgage companies and record mortgage payments in QuickBooks or other software – completed as a month closing entry when entering information that Affiliate Mortgage Services drops in Dropbox.

• Submits and maintains all Umpqua mortgage loans.

• Reconciles the accounts receivable ledger to subsidiary accounts to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.

• Resolves outstanding AR by examining client loan agreements, payment history and contacting clients.

• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating transactions.
• Maintains client account for current contact information.

Payroll Processing

• Processes bi-monthly payroll through 3^rd party vendor.

• Checks account balances after processing payroll and corrects errors.

• Create all payroll reports as needed to reconcile benefits payable.

• Create reports and invoices ASO for their payroll.

General Accounting Duties 

• Makes journal and ledger entries in QuickBooks and Excel as directed.

• Assists Senior Staff Accountant in A/P & A/R best practices and reconciling GL accounts.

• Produces monthly, quarterly, annual, and special reports as directed.

• Enters budget data into Accounting Software.

• Oversees inventory by entering all in-kind and purchased materials and reconciling inventory on at least a quarterly basis with Homebuilding Department.

• Uploads InfoTouch Sales into Accounting Software.

• Process B&O tax for the Habitat-Spokane Store.

• Reconcile all outstanding loans and Lines of Credit (LOC).

• Answers Basecamp questions each morning and every evening about daily tasks.

• Participates in weekly accounting staff meetings.

• Ensures confidentiality and policy following in all aspects of Habitat accounting and homeowner issues.

• Preserves financial historical records by filing accounting documents. 

Accounts Payable (A/P) 

• Processes A/P on time and verifies statement balances received from vendors.

• Review weekly check run report and submit to senior staff accountant for approval.

• Communicates with vendors and makes updates.

• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.

• Attends all Habitat-Spokane events such as meetings, trainings, social events, and home dedications.

• Promotes the mission of Habitat for Humanity-Spokane.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’           views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Delegation – Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to team to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality of work and processes; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other staff members and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach financial, departmental, and HFH-Spokane goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative – Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

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 and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university; and two years of work-related experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an intermediate knowledge of QuickBooks, Raisers Edge, Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Other Qualifications

Habitat for Humanity-Spokane is a Christian housing ministry, and all employees serve in a ministerial and service capacity.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties 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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This full-time position offers excellent benefits, vacation days, paid holidays (available immediately), and more!

Join our growing team to make an impact for homeowners in the community!  Please include a resume, cover letter, and employment application when applying for this position.

Department: The Habitat Store
Reports To: Floor Manager
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $45,760K to $47,840K

Summary

This forward-facing position is responsible for initiating and growing lasting partnerships with area businesses. The Donations Procurement Manager will proactively maintain and develop business relationships and networking opportunities to acquire gifts-in-kind donations for the Habitat-Spokane Store. This position will assist the Floor Manager in processes and tasks related to the Point of Sale (POS) system, purchased material (PM), and procurement. They will demonstrate public relations skills and excellent communication skills. In this role, personal and moral integrity are a must. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, and may occasionally work on weekends for special events.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree from an accredited college, plus two years of procurement experience, networking experience, or lead development. A proven track record of positive sales performance is preferred. Bachelor of Arts degree preferred. A combination of education and experience, or four years of work experience, is acceptable.

This full-time position offers excellent benefits, vacation days, paid holidays (available immediately), and more!

Please see the full job description for details and info on qualifications. Join our growing team to make an impact for homeowners in the community!  Please include a resume, cover letter, and employment application when applying for this position.

 

Department: The Habitat Store
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $16.50/hr

Summary

We are in search of a Store Ambassador to be part of our dynamic team dedicated to eliminating poverty housing in Spokane County. This position will involve picking up donations from various individual and corporate donors in our Habitat Truck, receiving donations at our dock, warehouse duties including stocking shelves, customer service, and cashier. Public relations, communicative skills, and a good driving record, as well as high personal and moral integrity, are a must.  Must meet physical requirements in the job description.

This is a full-time position that offers excellent benefits, vacation days, paid holidays (available immediately), and more!

Please see the full job description for details and info on qualifications. Join our growing team to make an impact for homeowners in the community!  Please include a resume, cover letter, and employment application when applying for this position.

 

Job Title: Communications Intern
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports To: Community Relations Manager

NOTE: Qualified applicants must be currently enrolled in a college degree program to be considered eligible for an internship position.

Start Date: Position open until filled, requires a 6-9 month commitment.
Hours: 10-15 hours/week – flexible based on your school schedule (part-time remote options available)
Compensation: This is currently an unpaid/volunteer internship

Summary

We are looking for a writer to help the Fund Development & Marketing/Communications department create clear and concise copy for ads, publications, press releases, marketing emails, op-eds, and the Habitat for Humanity-Spokane website. Your words will inform and engage donors, volunteers, sponsors, and the public.

Our ideal candidate is a team-spirited and skilled writer with an eye for detail. If you can quickly grasp project requirements, take on a well-established brand’s tone, and offer valuable insight, we’d like to meet you.

Internships at Habitat for Humanity-Spokane introduce applicants to careers in the non-profit community in a variety of functions supporting Habitat’s mission. These opportunities provide experience working with meaningful, relevant projects while developing important professional skills.

Please see the full job description for details and info on qualifications. Join our growing team to make an impact for homeowners in the community! 

Please send your resume, up to three writing samples so we can get an idea of your best work, and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you want the opportunity to work at Habitat for Humanity-Spokane.

 

Summary

These members will help increase the capacity of the number of families we are able to serve in the Spokane Community and the number of volunteers we are able to lead on the job site. The more individual service they will provide to our volunteers will help in a greater volunteer experience and retention. AmeriCorps members also increase the awareness to our volunteers of the impact their volunteering has on our families and in our community. AmeriCorps members help us achieve our mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

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Summary

This member will help increase the capacity of the number of families we are able to serve in the Spokane Community, the number of volunteers we are able to recruit and retain at our Habitat Store, and the number of volunteers we are able to recruit and retain on the job site. They will provide a more personal experience to our individual volunteers and groups that will provide our volunteers with a rewarding experience and aid in their retention. AmeriCorps members also increase the awareness to our volunteers of the impact of their volunteering has on our families and in our community. AmeriCorps members help us achieve our mission of providing decent affordable homes to all people in need.

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Summary

This member will help increase the of the number of families to complete the Habitat-Spokane program by educating our future homeowners on all the different requirements it takes to become a successful homeowner. They will be working one on one with future homeowners that have incomes between 25 to 80% of the AMI for Spokane County. AmeriCorps members also increase the awareness in our community of how our program impacts the lives of all families in our community by letting people know Habitat-Spokane’s mission of bringing people to together to build homes, community and hope.

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