Chief People & HR Strategy Leader (Total Rewards)

National Equity Fund, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF) seeks a Vice President, Human Resources to provide strategic leadership for Total Rewards, risk management, workplace relations, and HR operations.

The role partners with senior leaders to align people initiatives with organizational goals and ensure compliant, high-performing processes. This executive will guide compensation strategy, benefits, and employee wellness, drive data-informed decisions, oversee governance, and foster a culture of accountability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible HR experience with leadership in Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Risk Management, and Employment Compliance.
• Experience designing and implementing strategic HR programs aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Total Rewards, risk management, workplace relations, and HR operations.
• Lead compensation philosophy, pay governance, and vendor management for benefits and wellness programs.
• Support regulatory compliance, internal audits, business continuity, and enterprise risk initiatives.
• Monitor workforce metrics and risks to drive continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Skills

Total Rewards

Employee Relations

Risk Management

Employment Compliance

HR Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Workforce Analytics

Job description

National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF) seeks a Vice President, Human Resources to provide strategic leadership for Total Rewards, risk management, workplace relations, and HR operations.

The role partners with senior leaders to align people initiatives with organizational goals and ensure compliant, high-performing processes. This executive will guide compensation strategy, benefits, and employee wellness, drive data-informed decisions, oversee governance, and foster a culture of accountability,