Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance

About Goodwill Industries of Tenneva

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva is a mission-driven social enterprise dedicated to changing lives through the power of work. Through our retail stores, workforce development programs, and community partnerships, we provide employment services to individuals facing barriers to employment across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Every purchase made and donation received directly support programs that provide job training, career services, and opportunities for individuals to build skills and achieve economic independence. Our work strengthens communities by empowering people to reach their full potential through education, training, and employment.

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance to join our executive leadership team and help shape the future of our workforce while advancing our mission and culture.

The position reports directly to the President & CEO.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance provides strategic leadership for all human resources functions and regulatory compliance across the organization. This executive role partners closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure HR strategies support Goodwill’s mission, culture, and long-term organizational goals.

This leader will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, leadership development, HR compliance, and organizational culture across a multi-location social enterprise. The VP plays a key role in building a strong, engaged workforce while ensuring the organization maintains the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team and contribute to organizational strategy.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support Goodwill’s mission and long-term goals.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and retention.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning across multiple locations.
• Guide employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Lead compensation strategy, benefits administration, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Provide executive-level communication and guidance on HR strategy, workforce initiatives, and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• At least 5 years of senior HR leadership experience with organization-wide responsibility.
• Experience managing HR strategy across multi-site or multi-state operations preferred.
• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong expertise in employment law, HR compliance, and organizational leadership.

Why Join Goodwill Tenneva?

• Opportunity to lead HR strategy for a mission-driven organization transforming lives through the power of work
• Executive leadership role with meaningful community impact
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Four weeks of paid time off
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to help shape the culture and workforce of a growing regional nonprofit

If you are a strategic HR leader who is passionate about mission-driven work and building strong organizations, we encourage you to apply and help us continue transforming lives through the power of work.

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.