Vice President, Human Resources

Role Description:

As the VP of Human Resources, you are responsible for coordinating, managing and executing the inner-communications of your SOS Chapter. This includes executing a professional hiring procedure, training new members, and planning events. Your role is to create a team atmosphere by building a sense of Chapter cohesion.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure hiring procedures are up-to-date, and plan all aspects of the hiring process;
  • Review role descriptions from HQ, and discuss with Presidents where additional support roles are necessary;
  • Announce open positions, accept applications, schedule interviews, and select top candidates;
• Coordinate training sessions for all new members to ensure an effective transition into their position and department;
• Organize various volunteer socials & community activities to build an inclusive and fun team environment;
  • Motivate volunteers with event opportunities, gifts, recognition awards, etc.;
• Help each department VP conduct thorough semester-end SWOT analysis;
• Reach out to VPs of Human Resources at other Chapters for insight, resources, sharing, and network development;
• Schedule meetings for your department specifically;
• Attend weekly meetings with President(s) and exec team – provide department updates, contribute to brainstorming sessions, and provide team with feedback.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership experience;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to self motivate and complete projects on time;
• Highly creative;
• A love for learning and a dedication to increase the access to education in Canada and Latin America.