Vice President, HR Business Partners

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life/AD&D & Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

403(b)

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Fedcap Group seeks an experienced, strategic VP of HR Business Partners to serve as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and to guide a global team of HRBPs. This role translates business priorities into people strategies, delivering proactive HR services aligned with Fedcap’s mission, values, and inclusive culture.

Reporting to the CHRO, the VP will oversee talent and organization development, rewards and benefits, DEI, and HR analytics, ensuring compliance and ethical HR practice across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive HR experience in a strategic HR leadership role.
• SPHR or CIPD certification is a plus.
• Minimum four years of HCM Oracle experience.
• Broad HR knowledge across ER, talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
• Experience overseeing senior HR teams; nonprofit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and talent strategies.
• Advise on organizational design and major initiatives including mergers, acquisitions, engagement model changes, and relocations.
• Lead talent reviews, individual development planning, and nominations for development programs.
• Translate current and future business needs into people strategies that address capability gaps and succession readiness.
• Partner with HR leaders on employee relations matters and policy alignment.
• Provide HR counsel to executive leadership and balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Stakeholder management

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

HCM Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fedcap Group is seeking an experienced, strategic, and mission-driven Vice President of HR Business Partners to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organization. This is a senior HR leadership role responsible for partnering with business leaders to deliver proactive, high-quality HR services that support the organization's strategic priorities and overall mission.

The VP of HR Business Partners leads a global team of HRBPs, collaborates with executive HR partners across the foundational and strategic businesses, and ensures that HR programs, policies, and solutions are aligned with business objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), this leader translates business priorities into effective people strategies, provides sound HR counsel to executive leadership, and balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution to foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous development.

About Fedcap

Fedcap is a global network dedicated to advancing the economic mobility and well-being of people and communities. Across education, workforce development, health, and economic development, Fedcap works to create pathways to work, stability, wage growth, wealth-building, and long-term opportunity for individuals facing barriers.

Fedcap’s mission is rooted in the belief that work is a critical driver of dignity, independence, belonging, and economic mobility. Our programs are designed not only to help people access services, but to support meaningful progress in their lives — including employment, retention, advancement, increased earnings, and stronger family and community stability.

Fedcap’s work depends on strong, trusted relationships with public agencies, funders, employers, community organizations, and other partners who share a commitment to helping individuals and families move toward greater stability and opportunity. The VP of HR Business Partners must understand the importance of these relationships and ensure that Fedcap’s people practices consistently support a responsive, accountable, high-performing, and mission-aligned organization.

Key Responsibilities

Talent and Organization Development

• Partner with business leaders and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, recruiting priorities, and talent strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on organizational design and key initiatives including mergers, acquisitions, engagement model changes, and relocations.
• Assess bench strength in key roles through talent and organization planning activities.
• Lead talent reviews, individual development planning, and nominations for development programs.
• Translate current and future business needs into people strategies that address capability gaps, retention risks, and succession readiness.
• Partner with business leaders on employee relations matters, engaging HR subject matter experts as appropriate

Rewards and Benefits

• Partner with the HRIS and Benefits teams to gain knowledge of reward reference points and market practices.
• Develop retention strategies grounded in competitive, equitable compensation and benefits practices.
• Guide senior leaders and managers on best practices for retaining and motivating employees at all levels.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Partner with senior leaders to define and execute a multi-year DEI strategy that attracts and advances underrepresented talent.
• Integrate DEI priorities into hiring, development, retention, and organizational design practices enterprise-wide.

HR Data and Analytics

• Leverage internal and external data, trends, analytics, and insights to assess talent gaps, forecast resource needs, and model future scenarios.
• Use data-driven analysis to identify and prioritize talent risks and opportunities that inform HR strategy and investment decisions.
• Track HR metrics including turnover, engagement, time-to-fill, and compensation equity to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive HR experience, with significant time in an HR Business Partner or comparable strategic HR leadership role
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., SPHR, CIPD) is a plus.
• Minimum four years of HCM Oracle experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software preferred.
• Broad HR functional knowledge spanning employee relations, talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
• Experience overseeing, managing, and developing senior HR teams and HR departments.
• Change management and organizational development skills strongly preferred; nonprofit experience is a significant plus.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Unwavering commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and ethical HR practice
• Patience and sensitivity to the needs of individuals with disabilities, consistent with Fedcap’s mission and values
• Occasional travel may be required as needed to support business units within the portfolio.

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Compensation: $175,000–$200,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision | Life/AD&D & Long-Term Disability | Flexible Spending Account (FSA) | Commuter Benefits | 403(b) | Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fedcap Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.