Senior Vice President, People (OF)

Ocean Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Conservancy seeks an experienced human resources executive, with a focus on JEDI initiatives, to develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy that supports our talented team. The SVP ensures clear policies and efficient systems across HR, including recruiting, development, performance, compensation, benefits, and compliance.

As leader of the JEDI task force, the SVP will advance Ocean Conservancy’s commitment to JEDI with strong communication and collaborative, results-oriented

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience including 8+ years in an executive leadership role.
• Proven record building justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in an organizational setting.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to work across diverse teams.
• Exceptional cultural competency and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven skills in facilitation, training, conflict resolution and equity-informed mediation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; second languages appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and strengthen HR policies, systems, and procedures to reflect strategy, values, culture, and commitment to JEDI.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy with best practices in recruiting, development, performance management, compensation, benefits, and legal compliance.
• Lead the JEDI task force to develop clear, actionable, sustainable goals.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Executive Team to build a healthy, sustainable culture.
• Serve as Ocean Conservancy’s liaison with the Roger Arliner Young Fellowship program managed by the Environmental Leadership Program.

Skills

Executive leadership

JEDI experience

Collaboration

Communication skills

Facilitation

Intercultural competence

Multilingual ability

Job description

Ocean Conservancy seeks an experienced human resources executive, with particular expertise in leading justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives, to develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy that supports our talented team. The SVP is responsible for ensuring clear and consistent policies and efficient systems in all HR areas, including recruiting, professional development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and legal compliance. As leader of the JEDI task force, the SVP will play a critical role in advancing Ocean Conservancy’s commitment to JEDI.
The ideal candidate will bring high emotional intelligence with a collaborative, constructive, and results-oriented leadership style. They will be flexible and creative in addressing challenges and identifying solutions. The SVP must bring exceptional communication skills and a strong command of technology.
The position is based in Washington, D.C. with occasional travel to regional offices.
SALARY TARGET:$160,000

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, assess, and strengthen Ocean Conservancy’s human resources policies, systems, and procedures to consistently reflect the organization’s strategy, values, culture, and commitment to JEDI
• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy with best practices in recruiting, professional development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and legal compliance
• Lead the JEDI task force to develop and achieve clear, actionable, and sustainable goals
• Work closely with the CEO and Executive Team to build a collaborative, healthy, and sustainable culture
• Serve as Ocean Conservancy’s primary liaison with the Roger Arliner Young Fellowship program managed by the Environmental Leadership Program

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 15 or more years of professional experience, including 8 or more years of demonstrated success in an executive leadership role
• Proven record of experience building justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in an organizational setting
• A collaborative leadership style and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
• Exceptional cultural competency and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven skills in facilitation, training, and conflict resolution and equity-informed mediation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, second languages highly appreciated

Accommodation

If you need reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application, interview or some other portion of the selection process, please send an email to [e-mail].