Vice President of Human Resources

lifewisecareers; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered, strategic and people-focused Vice President of Human Resources to lead and scale its HR function. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this leader will oversee an HR team of approximately 14 employees supporting a rapidly growing, multistate workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 10,000 volunteers.

The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for organizational leadership across all areas of HR, including talent acquisition,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years in HR leadership.
• Experience supporting a large multistate workforce.
• Strong HR expertise including employee relations, compensation and employment law.
• Experience with HR systems and process improvement.
• Nonprofit/ministry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership that advances LifeWise's mission, values, culture and goals.
• Lead and scale a high-performing HR team.
• Develop scalable HR processes, resources, training and support for local leaders.
• Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership on employee relations and workforce planning.
• Oversee complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and care.
• Provide leadership across talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation and performance management.
• Design and continually improve HR policies, processes, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal standards.
• Oversee HR data, reporting and KPIs for decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen engagement and alignment with LifeWise mission.
• Partner with leaders on organizational structure and staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Discretion

Data-driven

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

HR certification

Tools

ADP Lyric

Job description

About You

You love Jesus. You love people. You lead with both conviction and care.

You bring clarity to complex and sensitive situations, provide wise counsel to leaders and ensure people are treated with consistency, integrity and compassion. You also think strategically, building scalable systems and processes that strengthen the organization and support continued growth.

You take ownership, follow through and are comfortable balancing long‑term strategy with hands‑on leadership. You develop strong teams, work closely with executive leaders and make thoughtful decisions aligned with the mission and values of LifeWise.

Most importantly, you recognize that this is more than a job. It is an opportunity to serve others and help advance a ministry making a life‑changing impact on students with the gospel.

About the Job

LifeWise is seeking a gospel‑centered, strategic and people‑focused Vice President of Human Resources to lead and scale its HR function. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this leader will oversee an HR team of approximately 14 employees supporting a rapidly growing, multistate workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 10,000 volunteers.

The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for organizational leadership across all areas of HR, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance and talent management, compensation, compliance, human resources systems and workforce planning.

This leader will develop a high‑performing HR team, equip managers to lead effectively and build consistent, mission‑aligned practices across the organization. The Vice President of Human Resources will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and aligning LifeWise’s people strategy with its mission, culture and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership that advances the mission, values, culture and organizational goals of LifeWise
• Lead, develop and scale a high‑performing HR team capable of supporting a large and growing organization
• Develop and oversee scalable HR processes, resources, training and support that equip local program leaders to manage day‑to‑day HR responsibilities consistently, effectively and in alignment with LifeWise standards and applicable employment laws
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and managers on employee relations, performance and workforce planning
• Oversee complex employee relations matters with sound judgment, consistency, discretion and care
• Provide leadership across talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation, performance management and employee retention
• Design, implement and continually improve HR policies, processes, systems and service standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local employment laws, reporting requirements and internal standards
• Oversee HR technology, data, reporting and key performance indicators to support informed decision‑making and organizational accountability
• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, development, retention and alignment with the LifeWise mission
• Partner with leaders on organizational structure, staffing needs, role clarity and workforce planning

Qualifications

• A mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
• Ten or more years of progressive HR experience, including at least five years leading an HR team or function
• Experience supporting a large, geographically dispersed, multistate workforce
• Broad HR expertise, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and employment law
• Demonstrated experience building and improving HR systems and processes
• Experience developing leaders and building high-performing teams
• High level of discretion, integrity, emotional maturity and sound judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Experience using HR systems and data to guide decisions; ADP Lyric experience preferred
• Professional HR certification, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP preferred
• Experience in a nonprofit, ministry or mission‑driven organization preferred

Salary and Benefits

• Starting at $100,000 per year
• Medical, dental and vision coverage for qualified employees
• Retirement plan, including employer match
• Unlimited PTO for qualified employees
• Job Type: Full time
• Work Location: Hybrid

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.