VP, People & Culture
Vaco by Highspring · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridHuman Resources$190k–$215k/yrFull-time
Salary: $190,000 - $215,000/annually + Benefits
Location: Midtown, Manhattan (4 days a week onsite)
About the Role
Work with the EVP and VPs to develop and implement a strategic HR program across national, international, and regional chapter offices. Translate organizational goals into actionable human capital strategies in alignment with executive leadership priorities. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters.
Responsibilities
- Lead org design and structural planning initiatives to ensure the organization is optimally structured to deliver on its mission.
- Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and long-term talent strategy across U.S. and global offices.
- Drive data-informed decision-making through HR analytics and workforce metrics.
- Serve as a visible steward and role model of core values—Integrity, Trust & Transparency, One Team, Respect & Dignity, and Accountability—in all interactions and decisions.
- Design and lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, belonging, and organizational pride.
- Prioritize organizational health and psychological safety across all teams and geographies.
- Oversee the organization's full recruitment and hiring process to attract mission-aligned talent across all levels and locations.
- Design and continuously improve onboarding programs that set new employees up for success and reflect organizational culture from day one.
- Ensure consistent hiring practices and standards across U.S. regional offices and international locations.
- Build talent pipelines and sourcing strategies to support organizational growth and succession needs.
- Lead employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
- Oversee performance management frameworks and ensure consistent implementation across the organization.
- Manage job classification structures (exempt vs. non-exempt) and ensure role clarity across all levels.
- Guide total rewards strategy, including pay band development, salary review processes, and bonus structures.
- Ensure compensation is equitable, competitive, and aligned with the organization's financial position and mission.
- Oversee benefits evaluation, enrollment, and administration to ensure competitive and cost-effective offerings.
- Conduct periodic reviews of benefits offerings and make recommendations aligned with employee needs and organizational budget, ensuring benefits programs are appropriately structured for both domestic and international employees.
- Build and oversee robust learning and development programs that support employee growth and organizational capability.
- Develop and implement career progression tracks that provide clear pathways for advancement across roles and levels.
- Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and design targeted development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning aligned with organizational mission and core values.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across U.S. and international offices.
- Lead and develop a high-performing HR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.
- Manage and evolve the HR management system (HRIS) to improve data integrity, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee administrative HR support functions, ensuring responsive and consistent service across all staff.
Qualifications
- Commitment to the organization's mission and values.
- 12-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive HR role.
- Experience in a senior HR position within a non-profit organization.
- Demonstrated success leading people strategy across a multi-site or geographically distributed organization.
- Deep expertise across core HR disciplines: talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, benefits, and HR operations.
- Proven ability to build trust across all levels of an organization and influence without authority.
- Strong business acumen and experience partnering with executive and board-level leadership.
- Experience with HR systems audits, HRIS management, and process standardization.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).
- Discretionary bonuses.