Chief People & Talent Strategy Leader

Ymca; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 159,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Vice President of Talent and Chief People Officer to lead HR strategy and people operations in support of the association's mission. This executive will drive talent development, culture alignment, and operational excellence across the organization.

As a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, this leader will champion equity and inclusion, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and Direct leadership development, compensation, benefits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in HR, talent, or organizational development.
• Experience advising senior leaders and working across diverse organizational levels.
• Experience in mission-driven or nonprofit environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver visionary leadership for HR and People Operations, aligned with mission, objectives, and strategic plan.
• Advise the CEO, senior leadership, and Board on talent, culture, and workforce priorities.
• Lead organizational change management and culture transformation initiatives.
• Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and global engagement throughout programs and policies.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle—from attraction and recruitment to succession planning and retention.
• Direct leadership development, coaching, and learning programs for high-potential staff.
• Assess leadership capabilities and organizational structure; recommend improvements.
• Lead total rewards design including compensation, benefits, wellness, and recognition.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and board-approved policies.
• Monitor workforce trends and adjust HR policies to maintain best practices.
• Develop and manage the HR department budget with cost analyses.
• Improve HR systems and analytics to drive efficiency and insights.
• Lead YMCA committees such as HR/Leadership Development and Executive Compensation.
• Perform other duties as needed at the YMCA.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic HR

Talent Development

People Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

HR Analytics

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Vice President of Talent and Chief People Officer to lead HR strategy and people operations in support of the association's mission. This executive will drive talent development, culture alignment, and operational excellence across the organization.

As a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, this leader will champion equity and inclusion, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and Direct leadership development, compensation, benefits, and