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Senior Vice President, People & Culture

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International Rescue Committee

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You must have senior leadership experience, a track record in organizational transformations, strong interpersonal skills, and expertise in talent management within complex, multicultural environments.
  • You will advise leadership, execute a global People strategy, foster a performance-focused culture, drive innovation, manage workforce planning, and champion employee well-being and inclusivity.

Requirements

  • • Senior leadership experience as a trusted advisor and business partner to the President/CEO and C-Suite leaders
  • • Experience leading complex organization-wide transformations across large, global organizations (operating model design, culture change, employee experience)
  • • Breadth and depth of experience in Human Capital / People Management to ensure effectiveness, high return on People & Culture investments and strong alignment with business strategies
  • • Influenced organization design and development
  • • International track record, can effectively and effortlessly relate to multi-cultural teams and client experiences
  • • Drive, energy, and passion for the “human” in Human Resources / People & Culture
  • • Possesses and continuously demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate at all levels of an organization, and influence business peers and executive teams
  • • Proactive, self-starter with a hands-on approach; ability to balance both the strategic and operational needs of the role
  • • Proven leader with successful track record of leading the people agenda and complex change efforts either from a business or HR function
  • • Deep understanding and experience in driving transformative change, from a culture and business perspective. Project management expertise is key
  • • This position is an onsite New York City position with the occasional opportunity for remote working.
  • • Successful track record of building credible relationships through proven powerful communication and persuasion skills across complex global organizations.
  • • Ability to quickly build trust, create open channels of communication, and achieve collective buy-in is critical. Strong EQ/interpersonal skills and be effective across all stakeholders including the Board, peers, and the full range of employees within the organization.
  • • Creative and capable, and broad thinking about business – not just People & Culture issues - ability to think about the organization on a global, macro level.
  • • Capable of partnering with senior executives in a data-driven and insightful manner regarding people and organizational challenges.
  • • An expert on the principles and methods of managing and developing talent - prior experience building teams and will actively engage the team to develop plans and resolve issues through collaborative problem solving.
  • • A natural leader across the organization and will have demonstrated a track record of successfully envisioning and implementing leadership development initiatives that address challenges arising out of a complex organization.
  • • Must possess the ability, determination, and tenacity to successfully move multiple initiatives and get things done within a large organization, being hands-on and able to get into the details, as necessary. The successful candidate must be decisive and action-oriented, with a demonstrated record of getting things done in an organization where partnering and collaboration are valued skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a proactive, and influential strategic partner and advisor to the CEO, the Leadership Board, and the Board of Directors.
  • Review and establish priorities, plans and delivery for all elements of a multi-year global People strategy.
  • Serve as chief steward and advocate of IRC’s Strategy100 People Goal as a key outcome of the organization’s strategy and enabler of client outcomes.
  • Build cohesive business cases for change through high order collaboration and the influencing of outcomes.
  • Lead the People and Culture function to partner with the business to deliver direct business support outcomes, ensuring the pro-active and effective operation of sub-functions within the broader team, aligned to IRC’s values and leadership principles.
  • Lead the capability development of the People and Culture team to create a performance oriented, outcomes focused, and customer centric culture.
  • Role model good leadership practices aligned to IRC’s Leadership Standards, including impacting critical decisions, unifying functions, developing direct reports, and creating an inclusive environment.
  • Support and maintain an HR aligned team which is positioned to deliver a pro-active service to the business.
  • Drive and influence innovation, championing key business transformation projects, which continually moves the organization forward and support the achievement of its strategic objectives.
  • Develop/manage workforce plans to ensure resources are properly aligned to meet objectives and emerging challenges.
  • Support succession planning processes and all related talent development initiatives.
  • Challenge, test and deliver innovative service delivery models that adapt and change with internal and external demands.
  • Develop and execute a tangible IRC People Brand to maximize employee attraction and retention.
  • Champion IRC’s guiding principles: client-centered, intersectionality, decoloniality, accountability and engagement.
  • Partner with the Chief GEDI Officer to execute the GEDI Action Plan.
  • Continuously evaluate all employee policies, practices, and programs, ensuring fair, equitable and inclusive outcomes.
  • Be the strategic leader and champion of workplace psychosocial health, safety, and well-being for employees. Build a strong culture where health, safety and wellbeing are fully integrated in all areas of the business.
  • Partner with the Director of Safeguarding and programming leadership to drive delivery of IRC’s Safeguarding Strategy, ensuring that global Workplace practices are best in class and taken up across all parts of IRC.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Vice President, People & Culture role?

The primary focus of the role is at the strategic level, requiring the application of business acumen, strong leadership, professional knowledge, and personal judgment to address a variety of dynamic and complex demands within the organization.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have senior leadership experience as a trusted advisor to C-Suite leaders, experience leading complex organization-wide transformations, a breadth of expertise in Human Capital/People Management, and the ability to effectively relate to multi-cultural teams, among other qualifications.

What are the key accountabilities of the Senior Vice President, People & Culture?

Key accountabilities include leading the People and Culture function, supporting HR and Learning & Development initiatives, championing Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) principles, and driving workplace health and safeguarding strategies.

Will the SVP, People & Culture be involved with the CEO and Board of Directors?

Yes, the SVP will serve as a proactive and influential strategic partner and advisor to the CEO, the Leadership Board, and the Board of Directors.

What competencies are necessary for this role?

Necessary competencies include influencing collaboratively, shaping strategy, developing talent, and delivering results effectively within a complex organization.

Is the Senior Vice President role based on-site or remote?

This position is primarily on-site in New York City, with the occasional opportunity for remote working.

How does IRC define success in this role?

Success will be measured not by counting department programs or service delivery metrics, but by achieving long-term sustainable organizational change and workforce impact relying on innovative ideas and effective execution.

What is the compensation structure for this role?

Compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location and individual candidate experience.

What benefits does IRC offer to its employees?

IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement savings plan with matching, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program, among others.

How does IRC support Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion?

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment, prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and bullying, and aiming to increase representation of under-represented groups within its workforce.

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International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Non-profit
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.