Vice President of Human Resources

Application Process

CarterBaldwin is performing this recruiting search for Alliance Defending Freedom. To apply for the opening please send your resume and qualifications to Matt Minier at

Why ADF

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom we believe God has brought you here for His purposeto stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together we protect religious freedom free speech the sanctity of life marriage and family and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure were a fit for you.

Locations

Lansdowne VA / Scottsdale AZ / Dallas TX

Team Overview

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is seeking a strategic relational and spiritually mature executive to serve as its next Vice President for Human Resources (VP of HR). This key leader will guide the next phase of transformation for ADFs HR function aligning people strategy with mission impact strengthening culture and equipping a gifted global team to do their best work. As ADF grows in size complexity and reach the role of HR is expandingfrom primarily administrative support to a proactive strategic partnership with ministry leaders. The next VP of HR will play a catalytic role in this transformation building a responsive and integrated HR structure that enables ADF to anticipate and meet future needs with agility intentionality and Kingdom purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Build and Lead a Responsive Mission-Aligned HR Function:

• Architect and implement an integrated HR structure that supports organizational agility collaboration and growth.
  
• Strengthen and lead a high-performing HR team across talent acquisition career development HR operations leadership training compliance compensation and benefits.
• Establish forward-thinking data-informed strategies that anticipate future needs while reflecting ADFs deeply rooted Christian values.

Shape and Shepherd a Distinctive Culture

• Champion a healthy Christ-centered culture that embodies ADFs theological commitments and fosters spiritual professional and relational flourishing.
• Develop and maintain a compelling employee value proposition that reflects ADFs mission values and commitment to excellence.
• Partner with senior leaders to embed shared values throughout every stage of the employee lifecyclefrom recruitment to retirement.

Talent Strategy and Leadership Development

• Design and implement a holistic talent strategy encompassing recruitment onboarding performance management and succession planning.
• Develop leadership pipelines and career pathing frameworks that promote internal mobility and long-term development.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executives and team leads in evaluating structure capability needs and succession risks.

Enhance Organizational Capability and Compliance

• Lead efforts to optimize compensation and benefits strategies that reflect ADFs values market realities and performance expectations.
• Ensure HR policies and the Team Member Handbook reflect ADFs culture and comply with current employment law across all jurisdictions.
• Build systems and processes that support both operational excellence and employee engagement.

Equip Coach and Develop Others

• Model servant leadership and a growth mindset by coaching mentoring and equipping HR team members and leaders across the organization.
• Foster trust and collaboration across departments and functions ensuring that HR is seen as a strategic ministry partner.
• Provide transparent and effective communication around people-related strategies decisions and change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• 10 years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation in strategic leadership and team development.
• Demonstrated success in leading and transforming HR functions in growing complex or values-driven organizations.
• Track record of developing and implementing integrated HR strategies that span the full employee lifecycle.
• Deep alignment with ADFs theological convictions mission and Statement of Faith.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing competing organizational priorities with wisdom and grace.
• Strong understanding of employment law compensation design talent management and organizational development.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-trust teams and navigate change with maturity clarity and conviction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g. SHRM-SCP SPHR Agile Design Thinking).

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance medical and dependent care reimbursement paid disability long-term care life insurance and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Want to Know More About ADF

Application Process

CarterBaldwin is performing this recruiting search for Alliance Defending Freedom. To apply for the opening please send your resume and qualifications to Matt Minier at