JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice President, HR Strategy & People Experience is a strategic HR leader responsible for elevating the employee experience and driving alignment between HR initiatives and organizational goals. This role oversees the design and implementation of people experience strategies, employee engagement, and culture-building programs across both the organization and its Impact Portfolio (Orenda, Leadership Institute, Talent Collaborative, Software 2.0). The VP partners closely with HR Operations, HR Business Partners, and executive leadership to deliver measurable improvements in employee satisfaction, engagement, and talent outcomes.

ELEVATE THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE ACROSS THE LIFECYCLE

• Design and implement a cohesive people experience strategy that enhances key moments in the employee journey—from onboarding to offboarding—across the organization and all Impact

Portfolio initiatives.

• Oversee HR-led internal events, onboarding, recognition ceremonies, and offboarding programs tailored to the unique needs of each portfolio area.
• Increase employee satisfaction scores in onboarding, internal mobility, and exit interviews by at least 15%, leveraging feedback and data to drive continuous improvement. Strengthen Employee Voice and Engagement
• Lead the development, deployment, and analysis of enterprise-wide and portfolio-specific engagement surveys and listening tools.
• Translate engagement data into actionable HR-driven initiatives, partnering with HR Business Partners, Impact Portfolio leaders, and department heads to address key findings and drive a 6point increase in engagement scores within 12 months.
• Develop and monitor metrics related to engagement, retention, and employee satisfaction, reporting results to HR leadership and recommending targeted interventions.

DEVELOP AND LAUNCH A PEOPLE EXPERIENCE FRAMEWORK

• Develop a comprehensive People Experience Framework that integrates culture, recognition, and well-being, aligning with the organization’s strategic impact plan.
• Embed the framework across HR programs, manager practices, and all Impact Portfolio initiatives to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.
• Lead and support HR-sponsored culture committees and recognition programs, designing and managing initiatives that celebrate achievements and reinforce desired behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on employee engagement, HR operations, and experience design
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing HR-led engagement and recognition programs, preferably in a mission-driven, education, or nonprofit environment
• Strong project management, communication, and facilitation skills
• Experience overseeing HR operations for multi-program or portfolio-based organizations

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Approximately 10%; local travel (within California) to offsite meetings and events required. Some events take place in the evenings and on weekends. Some out-of-state travel is required to attend industry conferences (approximately 3x annually).