Senior Vice President, People and Culture
On-site · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Senior VP, People and Culture at a Greater Boston nonprofit leads the People & Culture function, partnering with the CEO and Executive Team to shape and execute a multi-year people strategy. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, workforce planning, organizational design, executive transitions, talent acquisition and retention, employee relations, HR operations, compliance with employment law, total rewards and HRIS (ADP), DEI&B strategy and implementation, leadership development, ERGs, and reporting/board communication. The role directly oversees the People & Culture team, drives culture stewardship, and partners cross-functionally to advance mission-driven performance and equity in all employee lifecycle practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field; or 15+ years of directly relevant senior HR leadership experience in lieu of degree
- 10+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 5 years in an executive or senior HR leadership role (VP, SVP, or CHRO-equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience as a true thought partner and advisor to a CEO or executive leadership team
- Proven track record as a working leader: personally engaged in ER investigations, executive recruitment, compensation design, and culture initiatives
- Deep expertise across the full HR function: talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, organizational design, HRIS, DEI&B, and learning & development
- Experience in a nonprofit, human services, workforce development, healthcare, or similarly mission-driven organization strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices at the federal, state (Massachusetts), and local levels
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage authentically at all levels, present to the Board, and navigate sensitive conversations with clarity and care
- Commitment to JVS’s mission and values; ability to work effectively across diverse communities
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification
- Graduate degree (MBA, MPA, MA in Organizational Development, or equivalent)
- Experience building DEI infrastructure, including ERGs, external consulting partnerships, and equity audits
- Familiarity with workforce development, multi-site service delivery, or government-funded environments
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now or comparable systems
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