SVP HR, Safety & Culture - Multi-site Leader

Missouri Botanical Garden; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Botanical Garden seeks a Senior Vice President of Human Resources to align people strategy with mission, values, and priorities across domestic and international sites.

Lead a 12-person HR and Safety team with nonprofit expertise, shaping workforce development, leadership, culture, compensation, and safety. A strong executive presence and collaboration with leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior HR leadership experience in a complex, multi-site organization.
• Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies.
• Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, safety, and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary HR leadership across all locations and functions.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for diverse talent.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, safety programs, and HR compliance.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting and cost implications of HR initiatives.
• Represent HR in executive decision-making and external partnerships.

Skills

Executive HR leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Employee relations

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Master's degree preferred

SHRM/SPHR certification desirable

Tools

HRIS

HR analytics tools

Payroll systems

Job description

The Missouri Botanical Garden seeks a Senior Vice President of Human Resources to align people strategy with mission, values, and priorities across domestic and international sites.

Lead a 12-person HR and Safety team with nonprofit expertise, shaping workforce development, leadership, culture, compensation, and safety. A strong executive presence and collaboration with leaders is essential.