Vice President of People & Culture

The Company is seeking a VP of People and Culture to join their team. The successful candidate will be a strategic and hands-on leader, responsible for defining and executing the people strategy in alignment with the business objectives, culture, and growth. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, leading the full employee life cycle from workforce planning to offboarding, and building scalable people practices. The VP will also be tasked with strengthening leadership capability, ensuring compliance, and using data and employee insights to enhance both business and employee outcomes. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree or HR certification preferred) and at least 8 years of progressive HR/people leadership experience, with a strong preference for those with a background in hospitality, restaurant, retail, or other multi-unit operations. The role requires a proven track record in all aspects of the employee life cycle, including talent acquisition, management, and development, as well as experience in supporting multi-state operations and navigating complex employment and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, the ability to connect people priorities to operational and financial outcomes, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities also include leading the performance management process, shaping a mission-driven culture, and overseeing employee relations and total rewards programs.