Vice President, People Business Partners & Employee Relations Greater Phoenix, AZ Area + 1 more

The Company is seeking a Vice President, People Business Partners and Employee Relations to provide enterprise leadership for these functions, supporting both headquarters and field operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and leading high-performing teams, setting service delivery strategies, and ensuring consistent, business-aligned people practices. This executive will serve as a strategic advisor, translating business priorities into scalable workforce, talent, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations strategies. Deep experience in complex, multi-unit organizations is essential, as is the ability to connect headquarters strategy with the realities of distributed field operations. The role demands a leader with broad HR expertise, strong business and financial acumen, and a proven track record in developing leaders and teams. Applicants for the Vice President role at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a master’s degree highly preferred, and at least 13 years of progressive HR leadership experience. The role requires a candidate with a background in senior HR leadership within a complex, geographically dispersed, multi-unit organization, and a demonstrated ability to influence C-suite executives on business, talent, and workforce risk decisions. The ideal candidate will have a track record of scaling teams and people practices in a high-growth environment, as well as deep expertise in employee relations, investigations, organizational design, and change leadership. Strong business and financial acumen, exceptional leadership presence, and the ability to lead through ambiguity and change are also key qualifications. The role involves strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and a focus on talent, succession, and culture leadership, with an emphasis on a people-first approach and a commitment to a high-quality employee experience.

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Dutch Bros Coffee