Sr. Director, Human Resources - Hybrid

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Work Shift (if applicable)

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description

At Vitalant, our people are at the heart of our mission to save and improve lives through blood donation, transplantation, and innovative therapies. We are seeking a Sr. Director, Human Resources to serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, helping shape and execute human resources strategies that drive organizational success and support our life-saving work.

In this role, you will collaborate across Human Resources Centers of Excellence—including Total Rewards, Belonging Together, Talent Acquisition, and Organizational Development—to deliver impactful solutions that enhance employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance.

Leading a team of HR Partners, you will foster strong partnerships, guide complex people initiatives, and help cultivate a workplace culture grounded in Vitalant's values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Compensation

$135,000- $175,000 + incentive plan eligibility

This hybrid position is based in Scottsdale, AZ; Mather, CA; Denver, CO; Rosemont, IL; or Pittsburgh, PA, and requires working onsite three days per week and from a home office two days per week.

Applications accepted through July 28, 2026

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As a Sr. Director, Human Resources, you'll get to

• Lead and develop a team of HR Partners, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management to drive business and employee success.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies that align with organizational goals and support business growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organizational design, change management, and talent strategies.
• Leverage workforce data, dashboards, and predictive analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive strategic HR initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement talent acquisition, total rewards, organizational development, performance management, and employee engagement programs.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, talent reviews, and performance management initiatives to strengthen organizational capability.
• Champion change management efforts and guide leaders through organizational transformation and business initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable workplace culture in partnership with Belonging Together and business leaders.
• Contribute to HR operational excellence through budget management, regulatory compliance, process improvements, and continuous enhancement of HR programs and services.

REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Master's Degree, preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of all Human Resources generalist functions (e.g., Employee Relations, talent management, performance management, EEO/AAP, Compensation & Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Training, and Employment law), required.
• Knowledge of effective general business management practices, required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Human Capital Strategist (HCS), and/or similar HR certification, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

10 years of Human Resource Generalist or HRP experience, required. To include:

• Supporting employees at multiple levels
• Utilizing data to identify insights that drive actions
• Experience managing change initiatives including operational restructuring, business process redesign, adoption of new technology, etc.
• Experience with HR/OD/DEIB dashboard reporting and analytics
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Multi-site/state experience
• Working in a matrixed organizational support model

4 years of experience in an HR Business Partner role, preferred.

Principal experience participating in labor union negotiations and management of union employees, preferred

Nationwide experience, preferred

Blood services or healthcare-related work experience, preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. This position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to analyze, interpret and address operational needs and to provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse groups of people and to be viewed as a credible business partner is crucial to success.
• Must have a participative management style, strong team development, coaching skills, and the ability to lead and motivate senior and executive-level managers.
• Ability to work in a variable, fast paced environment, to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel (20+%)
• Extensive knowledge of computer applications including MS Office, HRIS systems databases and the ability to learn new software rapidly.

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Location

9305 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Job Category

Corporate

Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org

If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.