Vice President, Employee Relations & People Operations

Vice President Employee Relations & People Operations

The Vice President Employee Relations & People Operations is a senior HR leader who serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and executive leadership. This role provides enterprise-level leadership across employee relations people operations workforce analytics organizational effectiveness and strategic HR initiatives.

The position is responsible for translating workforce data and organizational needs into actionable insights and solutions. The VP leads complex cross-functional initiatives supports organizational transformation strengthens HR processes and governance and provides executive leadership with analysis recommendations and clear communication on key people-related priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership & Projects

Lead enterprise-wide HR initiatives and strategic projects from planning through implementation.

Establish project plans timelines milestones and accountability measures to ensure successful execution.

Develop executive-level presentations summaries reports and recommendations from complex information.

Identify opportunities to improve HR processes governance service delivery and organizational effectiveness.

Develop frameworks tools and processes that promote accountability consistency and collaboration across HR and business functions.

Workforce Analytics & Insights

Analyze workforce metrics such as turnover absenteeism productivity engagement safety and other key indicators.

Identify trends workforce risks and opportunities and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Develop and utilize dashboards and reporting tools to support workforce planning and executive decision-making.

Partner with HR Legal HR Technology Finance and other functional teams to ensure workforce data is accurate consistent and effectively utilized.

Use data and analytics to support organizational and employee-related decisions.

Employee Relations & Compliance

Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters and organizational issues.

Ensure HR practices and processes align with applicable employment laws regulations and organizational policies.

Partner with HR leadership and Legal to assess risk and develop appropriate solutions to employee and workplace issues.

Organizational Transformation & Change Management

Lead or coordinate HR initiatives associated with organizational restructuring workforce changes capability development and other transformation efforts.

Facilitate collaboration among HR Legal IT Finance and business leadership during organizational transitions.

Partner with HR Technology and business HR teams on the implementation and adoption of new systems processes and employee service capabilities.

Executive & CHRO Support

Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CHRO and senior leadership.

Help prioritize strategic HR initiatives and coordinate progress against organizational objectives.

Monitor key initiatives identify potential challenges and escalate issues with recommended solutions.

Prepare materials and presentations for executive leadership meetings governance committees and other leadership forums.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Build strong relationships with HR leaders business executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

Serve as a connector between HR business operations and executive leadership to promote alignment and accountability.

Develop clear and effective communications related to organizational initiatives HR programs and strategic priorities.

Work Environment

This position may be structured as a hybrid role with a combination of remote and in-office work. Regular on-site presence may be required based on business needs leadership meetings and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

10 years of progressive experience in human resources employee relations people operations consulting project management organizational strategy or a related discipline.

5 years of experience leading and developing teams.

Strong knowledge of HR practices employee relations organizational effectiveness and employment law compliance.

Demonstrated experience leading complex enterprise-wide or cross-functional initiatives.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into business actions.

Excellent executive communication presentation and relationship-building skills.

Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across multiple functions.

Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Strong conflict resolution problem-solving and decision-making skills.

High level of professionalism discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced dynamic and occasionally ambiguous environment.