Vice President of People

The Company is seeking a VP of People to join their leadership team and take ownership of the full employee experience. This strategic role is not just about maintaining the status quo but about bringing real executive presence and intentionality to the people strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for culture and engagement, turning survey results into action, leading change management, and protecting morale. They will also serve as trusted HR business partners, lead talent acquisition and recruiting strategy, oversee performance management, and build learning and development programs. The VP of People will be a key player in HR strategy and business alignment, translating business goals into HR strategy, and acting as a strategic advisor to the leadership team. Applicants for the VP of People role at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' progressive HR experience, with a proven track record across the full HR spectrum. The role requires exceptional communication and coaching skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to connect people strategy to company strategy and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience building HR programs from the ground up, or scaling them through growth, and be adept at handling sensitive employee matters with excellent judgment and discretion. Experience in a multi-state employee environment, as well as a working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, is essential. The VP of People will also be expected to have experience in managing and developing an HR team and be comfortable partnering with executive leadership.