Vice President of People and Culture

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio; Ohio; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HRA

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is seeking a dynamic Vice President of People and Culture to lead a growing HR function for ~80 associates across office, construction, and ReStore operations. This role is strategic and hands‑on, building leadership capacity, engagement, and operational excellence in alignment with the mission and core values.

The Vice President will hire and supervise one direct report, oversee the EVO Committee, and partner with senior leaders to embed a people-centered, trusted

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources management, policy development, and organizational systems.
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing across all levels of an organization.
• Strong coaching skills and experience managing sensitive employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive People Strategy aligned with Habitat MidOhio’s growth, mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as the organization’s primary authority on all HR operations and people systems.
• Advise senior leaders on talent strategy, culture, workforce planning, people development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with leadership to cultivate a people-centered, results-driven culture grounded in trust, accountability, and service.
• Lead and oversee the EVO (Equity, Voice, Opportunity) Committee and integrate EVO principles into talent systems.

Skills

HR management

Policy development

Organizational systems

Senior advisory

Talent strategy

Coaching skills

Trust & transparency

EVO principles

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in HR/Business

SHRM-SCP / SPHR

Job description

About Habitat for Humanity-MidOhioMidOhio brings people together to inspire hope, build homes, empower families, and develop communities. We envision a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Our Core Values guide how we work and lead:

• Inclusive Teamwork
• Ownership-Based Accountability
• Trust-Based Stewardship
• Transparent Communication
• Service to Others

Position Overview

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of People and Culture to lead and build a high-impact people function serving approximately 80 associates across office, construction, and ReStore operations.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, this role is both strategic and hands‑on. The Vice President will develop and execute a comprehensive People Strategy that strengthens organizational culture, builds leadership capacity, advances associate engagement, and ensures operational excellence across all human resources functions — all aligned with our mission, vision, and core values.

This leader will be responsible for building the People and Culture team, including hiring and supervising one full‑time team member (one direct report total). The role also oversees and manages the organization’s EVO (Equity, Voice, Opportunity) Committee, advancing associates’ sense of belonging and ensuring Habitat MidOhio’s culture reflects its mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive People Strategy aligned with Habitat MidOhio’s growth, mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as the organization’s primary authority on all HR operations and people systems.
• Advise senior leaders on talent strategy, culture, workforce planning, people development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with leadership to cultivate a people-centered, results-driven culture grounded in trust, accountability, and service.

Human Resources & Operations

• Lead and execute all core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll oversight, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices.
• Analyze compensation and benefits trends and recommend competitive, mission-aligned programs.
• Lead employee investigations, disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and sensitive personnel matters.
• Support health and safety initiatives in partnership with operational leaders.

People Development & Engagement

• Design and implement leadership development and learning programs that build internal capacity.
• Develop systems that enhance engagement, retention, and associate experience.
• Coach and advise leaders at all levels on performance management, feedback, and team effectiveness.

Equity, Voice, Opportunity (EVO) Leadership

• Steward and guide the Equity, Voice, and Opportunity Committee to advance belonging and organizational culture.
• Integrate Equity, Voice, Opportunity principles into talent systems, policies, and leadership practices.
• Ensure transparent communication and accountability around EVO priorities.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead the People and Culture function, including hiring and supervising one full‑time team member.
• Establish scalable systems and processes that support a growing organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources management, policy development, and organizational systems.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and influencing across all levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to lead both strategically and operationally in a complex environment.
• Strong coaching skills and experience managing sensitive employee relations matters.
• Ability to design and improve systems that foster trust, transparency, and performance.
• Knowledge of EVO (Equity, Voice, Opportunity) principles and how they integrate into organizational culture and systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading HR within nonprofit, construction, retail, or mission-driven environments.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification.

Work Environment

• This is an on-site position based in Columbus, Ohio, working five days per week.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
• The role is primarily sedentary with regular use of standard office equipment.
• Occasional local travel to Habitat MidOhio locations required.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $95,000-130,000 (placement expected not to exceed $115,000) Bonus: Eligible for discretionary bonus

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance (medical, vision, prescription)
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
• Dental insurance
• Generous paid time off: 8 holidays + 5 floating holidays
• 50% matching 401(k) retirement plan up to 6% of base salary
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• And more!

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is committed to building homes, communities, and hope. The Vice President of People and Culture will play a critical role in shaping the associate experience and ensuring the organization’s culture fully reflects our mission, vision, and core values for years to come.