Vice President, People & Culture

• Food for Today:Access to food is a fundamental human right. Second Harvest meets neighbors immediate food needs through disaster relief efforts distributions to Partner Agencies/program sites mobile distributions and neighbor care pantries. The organization works with more than 720 sourcing partners including more than 500 grocery stores along with local farmers and food manufacturers to rescue quality food that might otherwise go to waste and provide fresh nutritious options for neighbors.
• Food for Tomorrow:To address the root causes of food insecurity Second Harvest partners with local agencies and service providers to connect neighbors with essential resources like healthcare housing legal assistance and access to critical government programs/benefits.
• Food for a Lifetime:Through workforce development nutrition education and other resources provided with strategic partners Second Harvest works to empower neighbors to break cycles of poverty and build a stronger community for the future.

• Beyond Food: Building an intentional network of partners to connect neighbors to services case management and other food security work.
• Nourish and Access: Ensuring neighbors have access to food and other assistance in a dignified and equitable manner.
• People and Belonging: Nurturing and sustaining an internal and external culture that reflects Second Harvests core values. Read more about the core valuesHERE.
• Sustainability: Growing sources of food funding and infrastructure to increase food security.

• Lead development and execution of HR strategies that enable mission success.
• Serve as the strategic HR partner to the Leadership Team advising on workforce planning culture andorganizational development.
• Collaborate closely with executive partners to drive organizational success through people.
• Champion a culture of belonging rooted in the values of Adaptability Co-Creation Equity Innovation Radical Hospitality and Empathy & Compassion.
• Enhance employee engagement and retention through data-informed initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Champion the integration of data analytics and emerging technologies including AI-driven tools to enhance talent acquisition benefits administration and workforce planning.
• Lead the people-centered strategy for Second Harvests upcoming major campus move ensuring a smooth and engaging transition by driving comprehensive change management efforts crafting clear and timely employee communications and designing event-based engagement initiatives
  that reinforce a positive employee-focused experience throughout the transition.

• Oversee recruitment strategies that attract develop and retain top talent ensuring a positive candidate journey.
• Support leadership and department heads in succession planning and talent pipeline development.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance employee relations accountability and recognition.
• Oversee the performance management system to ensure clarity of expectations and continuous growth for employees.

• Design and maintain competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead benefits and retirement planning and vendor management including brokers and insurance providers.
• Oversee payroll administration to ensure accurate processing compliance and timely resolution of payroll-related issues.
• Manage leave of absence programs including FMLA ADA and other statutory or organizational leave policies to ensure consistent interpretation proper documentation and supportive communication with employees and managers.
• Oversee HR systems compliance reporting and personnel record integrity.
• Manage HR departmental budget and prioritize resource investments to improve operational efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with all HR regulatory and legal requirements (federal state and local).
• Lead workplace safety initiatives co-chair the Safety Committee and administer Workers Compensation programs.
• Partner with legal counsel as needed concerning employment-related matters.
• Represent the organization in audits claims and regulatory interactions.

• Identify organizational capability needs and drive learning and development initiatives
• Support organizational change management and communications as the organization scales and evolves.
• Manage special projects and assignments in partnership with the President & CEO and CFO.

• Genuine passion for Second Harvests mission values and impact.
• A personal commitment to leading with integrity discretion and sound judgment.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds lived experiences and perspectives; fostering an inclusive and values-driven culture.
• The ability to bring Second Harvests strong mission and culture to life through innovative and inclusive HR practices.

• Progressive and comprehensive HR leadership experience ideally within mission-driven environments.
• Deep experience leading organizational culture employee engagement and people development efforts.
• A record of developing and executing innovative scalable HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• A strong values-orientation positioning HR as a trusted resource and culture steward.

• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal consultative and communication skills building trust across all levels of the organization.
• Be energized by the opportunity to serve as a trusted coach and strategic partner to the team.
• Communicate with clarity and empathy particularly during times of change or conflict.
• Be an approachable collaborative leader who listens actively and responds thoughtfully.

• Balance strategic leadership with a practical hands-on approach delivering measurable impact.
• Manage multiple priorities lead change and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Anticipate organizational and workforce needs proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a thought leader on people strategy including benefits culture employee experience and engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making and innovation.

• Medical dental and vision insurance (Second Harvest Food Bank covers 100% of the employee- only contributions for each
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 403B Retirement Plan (After 1 Year Second Harvest provides up to 3% contribution match and a 5% base contribution of the employees compensation length of service vesting)
• 12 Sick Days Accrued/Year & 15 Vacation Days Accrued/Year (accruals increase according to length of service schedule) and 10 Paid Holidays

Required Experience:

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