Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

The SPCA of Wake County in Raleigh, NC seeks a high-level, strategic, and experienced Human Resources leader to guide the development of a formal HR department in a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization with 77 employees.

The Director of Human Resources works closely with the executive team, department leaders, and employee groups to foster a supportive, collaborative, and solutions-focused HR department that supports a high-performing workplace where all employees feel valued.

Who We Are

Founded in 1967 in Raleigh, NC, SPCA Wake is a progressive and innovative private, non-profit animal welfare and sheltering organization. Our organizational core values are the foundation of a positive work culture that values employees just as much as our mission.

We are committed to creating a better future for pets and people and we work hard to achieve our goals and offer a rewarding workplace. SPCA Wake provides competitive pay and excellent benefits (see below).

Working at SPCA Wake about making a difference every day in the lives of pets and people. SPCA Wake rescues, heals and adopts more than 4,000 pets annually and provides assistance to more than 30,000 families and individuals each year.

Our Core Values:
1- Hell, Yeah!
2- Be Kind
3- Do What You Say
4- Forward Focused
5- Loose & Wiggly
6- Drop the Mic

Required qualifications include:

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience; with a minimum of three years in a key leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• Demonstrated success in strategic HR planning, execution, and growth.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership and fostering a collaborative workplace environment.
• Deep knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Highly effective communicator with the ability to explain policies, mediate conflict, and influence outcomes with diplomacy and care.
• Demonstrated skill in building trust and partnerships across departments and work groups.
• Experience in HR systems, policies, data reporting tools, and MS Office Suite

Salary Range: $81,000 – $87,000

Benefits

• Medical and Dental: Employer pays approximately 90% of employee coverage (full-time)
• Insurance includes wellness, dental, vision, life, mental health care, prescriptions, emergency & urgent care, chiropractic care, and physical therapy
• Telemedicine options, 24/7 access to virtual health & wellness care and virtual behavioral health care
• Paid Holidays - 9 paid holidays per year (full-time)
• Vacation Time - 10 paid vacation days per year (full-time)
• Sick Time - 6.5 paid sick days per year (full-time)
• Healthcare: Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Coastal Federal Credit Union Membership
• 20% discount on pet adoptions and in SPCA Wake retail store

Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls or emails, please — we’ll have our people call your people!