Director of Human Resources

Are you passionate about shaping workplace culture and driving organizational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, compliance, and strategic execution are key?

We're looking for a Director of Human Resources to develop and lead all human resources functions within Aequus Sports in alignment with our mission and values. This role ensures a positive workplace culture, attracts and retains top talent, and aligns HR strategies with the organization's mission and values. The director oversees employee relations and engagement, compliance, talent management, and overall human resources functions for the organization. The Director of Human Resources must have the ability to build and support an infrastructure which embraces commitment to community, safety, inclusion, and optimal performance.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help grow the future of our workplace, we'd love to hear from you!

All employees with Aequus Sports, LLC, no matter their job and duties, must first and foremost lead with and commit to valuing diverse perspectives, experiences, and representation. All work requires a commitment to our planet and seeking solutions with minimal environmental impact. An attitude of cooperation and collaboration is a must have to be successful at Aequus Sports.

Key or Essential Functions

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the duties listed below. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

Culture and Employee Experience:

• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven culture within the club.
• Develop and implement strategies that enhance employee engagement and well-being.
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to create a welcoming and diverse workplace.
• Promote team-building activities, internal communications, and cross-departmental collaboration.

• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process to attract top talent for the entire organization.
• Partner with leadership to identify key talent gaps and succession planning strategies.
• Design and implement employee training and leadership development programs.
• Work with managers to set performance goals and oversee the performance management system, including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development plans.

• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks and other policies in compliance with federal, state, and league regulations.
• Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes, ensuring compliance with labor laws and HR regulations.
• Oversee benefits administration, safety and safety reporting, compensation structures, and support the payroll function.
• Develop competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain employees.
• Oversee HR technology solutions to improve processes and employee experience.
• Manage the entire HR lifecycle from hiring, onboarding, performance, to offboarding.
• Mange the workers compensation program.

• Act as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring HR initiatives align with the organizations short and long term goals.
• Utilize HR analytics to measure employee satisfaction, retention and overall team effectiveness. Provide monthly reporting to ownership on key HR metrics

• Work with soccer operations staff to support player wellness.

• The startup nature and growth of Aequus Sports requires highly skilled employees who can operate in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment. All positions require an entrepreneurial spirit to identify new solutions, a can-do attitude with a goal of always finding a way to success, and the ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and change. As individual employees, members of a team, and part of the entire Aequus Sports eco system, a passion for solving complex problems and contributing to the overall success of all operations is key. Every single employee contributes to a culture of working collaboratively and contributing to all aspects of the club. Employees must contribute fully to their own position and more broadly to all areas of business as needed to support the mission and drive forward success on and off the field.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a senior HR role.
• HR certification SPHR, PHR or equivalent.
• Deep working knowledge of Washington employment law.
• Proven ability to build respectful working relationships and effectively communicate with employees, management, vendors, contractors, and community partners.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations with positive outcomes.
• High degree of personal initiative.
• High degree of discretion and ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Proven track record of personal and team achievements.
• Demonstrates superior customer service skills by ensuring each interaction leaves the individual feeling heard, appreciated, understood, and valued.
• Ability to pass comprehensive background check including a motor vehicle report.
• Ability to pass SafeSport training.
• Possess and maintain a current and valid driver's license and maintain legally required insurance.

• Leadership: All positions at Aequus Sports must perform their position with the mindset of leadership whether leading a team or department, a project, or one's own daily work; proactively identifies barriers to success for the position and the organization and presents solutions; steps in to help other members of the team even when outside the scope of the position; demonstrates commitment to the growth and success of others at Aequus Sports and in the community; empowers others to make decisions and share ideas; has empathy and compassion for others and their experiences; values and embraces diverse perspectives.
• Community and Environmental Stewardship: Ability to perform all work with continued commitment to seek solutions with minimal environmental impacts; generates and embraces ideas to adjust work methods to reduce waste; good overall understanding of the Spokane, WA community and makes business decisions to contribute to the overall health of the community.
• Adaptability: Ability to be flexible and adapt of changes, expectations, or delays, or unexpected events in the work environment while maintaining professionalism; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation and prospect needs; ability to multi-task; and ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment with multiple interruptions while maintaining the ability to quickly refocus and shift priorities; must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people with the ability to answer questions in a professional and friendly manner.
• Analytical Ability: Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and report on information; ability to use intuition, experience, and creativity to spot trends in data; ability to utilize strong conceptual and strategic mindset in the evaluation of information.
• Computer Ability:
  • Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office with extensive experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Internet research with ability to troubleshoot problems, conduct extensive research and analysis, and utilize technology for increasing efficiencies
  • Club provided laptop and in office phone system
  • Other software as applicable
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability work with all personality types at all levels including staff, management, vendors, contractors, and the community; ability to build strong, meaningful, and respectful relationships; excellent customer service skills; good overall understanding of appropriate human relations; ability to constructively receive and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Communication Skills: Ability to articulately draft emails, strategic plans, operational manuals, and other written communication; excellent communication with ability to adjust communication style to meet the preferences of others; ability to actively listen and value other thoughts, experiences, and feedback; effective negotiation skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Dependability: Ability to consistently keep work organized to ensure follow through with completing tasks; ability to follow instructions; ability to meet deadlines; ability to consistently arrive on time and be at work as scheduled.

• Frequent use of:
• Computer operations (laptop & desktop hardware), including 10-key functions
• Office equipment including copy machines, computers, and phone
• Other equipment deemed necessary

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting; some work performed in the field which includes traveling out of town, conducting work in various soccer stadiums and within the Aequus Sports soccer stadium.
• Ability to work with moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noise while performing work in the field and at the stadium.
• Essential position functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to:
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly walk, talk, hear
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Lift, carry, push, and /or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard with ability to grasp and reach
• Utilize verbal and written communication to exchange information

• Position may require flexible hours which may include extended days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights due to travel.
• Deadlines and goals may generate stress.
• Noise Conditions: exposed to a variety of noise conditions including noise consistent with a standard office environment on a regular basis and exposed to loud noise while in stadium, on the road, and working directly with coaches and players.
• Heat/Cold: May be subject to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions, and occasionally extreme heat and/or cold.
• Atmospheric Exposure: Exposed to typical office environment conditions as well as some work conducted while outside and in the soccer stadium.
• Injury Exposure: May be exposed to mechanical equipment used to support players in their training.
• The club may accommodate some work from home and remote work based upon the needs of the club and suitability for the position.

• Non-exempt position with an annualized salary of $75,000-90,000
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick leave, Mental Health Days, and 10 Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance provided.
• Employer paid employee life insurance and AD&D.
• Complementary match tickets and parking.
• 30% Team Merchandise.

1. Date you are available to start work?
2. Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
3. Are you at least 18 years of age? If no, additional documentation and training may be applicable.
4. Do any of your relatives or persons of your same household work at Aequus Sports? If yes, please list their names. Skip if not applicable.
5. Do you expect to be engaged in any other business or employment outside of employment with Aequus Sports. If yes, please explain.
6. If not already included in a resume or CV, please list three professional references (do not include family members). Please include the following information for each reference: Name, Phone Number, Email Address
7. Do you have any prior commitments (e.g. planned vacation) which would require an absence in the next 12 months? If yes, please explain.
8. How did you hear about this open position at Aequus Sports?
9. I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application, and accompanying letters or resume, is true and complete. I also agree and understand that any false or misleading information or significant omissions may disqualify me from consideration for employment or result in my dismissal if hired. I authorize this employer to investigate my background thoroughly, and agree to assist in such investigation. I release and hold harmless, and promise not to claim damages from any of my prior employers listed above for providing information. I also understand that employment may be contingent upon an investigation into criminal convictions on record with Local, State, Federal or International law enforcement authorities. I understand that, if hired, my employment is not for any specific period or duration and is terminable at will by the Company or me at any time with or without cause or notice. I understand this application is NOT A CONTRACT. I agree to present documentation proving my eligibility to work in the United States, and that failure to do so voids any offer of employment.