Vice President, Talent & Organizational Culture Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 175,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Talent & Organizational Culture to lead strategic workforce initiatives and foster a high-performance culture. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the Executive Team to enhance talent recruitment, performance management, and organizational development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations, with a strong focus on HR systems and compliance. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to building racial equity and community well-being, and enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited vacation time and health insurance.

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation Time

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan Contributions

Up to 18 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years in nonprofit or mission-led organizations with C-suite experience.
• Expertise in HR information systems and compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic workforce initiatives with the COO.
• Lead talent recruitment, performance management, and culture strategies.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

HR Information Systems

Compliance with Employment Laws

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Organizational Transformation

Employee Relations

Data Analysis

Education

Relevant HR Certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP)

10+ years of experience in CDFI/nonprofit

Tools

HR Technology Solutions

Job description

Vice President, Talent & Organizational Culture

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Fully US-based remote, with a strong preference for candidates within commuting distance to NFF’s New York, Philadelphia, or Boston offices. Fully remote locations within commuting distance to Los Angeles and Oakland will also be considered.

Department: Talent

Suite: Operations, People and Culture (OPC)

For over 40 years, Nonprofit Finance Fund has provided nonprofits and their leaders with capital, consulting, and thought leadership. As a community development finance institution (CDFI), we work with nonprofits, partners, and systems to build racial equity and community wealth and well-being.

About the Opportunity:

The Vice President, Talent & Organizational Culture (“VP”) is a strategic leader responsible for structuring and executing talent strategies that support organizational excellence, and a high-performance culture aligned with NFF values. This role is a member of NFF’s Leadership Team and works with the organization and the Executive Team to execute talent initiatives in the areas of talent recruitment and selection, change management, performance management, training and development, succession planning, and total rewards.

What you’ll do:

Talent & Culture

• Partner with the COO to develop and execute strategic workforce initiatives.
• Lead comprehensive workforce planning initiatives.
• Coach and guide staff to develop exceptional people, operations, systems, and HR policies.
• Foster a culture of care and responsiveness.
• Evaluate and improve NFF’s performance management and feedback mechanisms.
• Work closely with suite and department leads to ensure a system of review and update of job descriptions.
• Design and implement hybrid/remote work policies.
• Identify critical skills gaps that impact business strategy execution.

Talent Operations & Systems

• Collaborate with the COO to optimize resource allocation and budget planning for talent programs.
• Evaluate and implement HR technology solutions.
• Research and integrate emerging talent management practices.
• Design and maintain a competitive total rewards strategy.
• Guarantee compliance and timely submission of talent and employment data.
• Manage Talent vendors and consultants.
• Present talent analytics and strategic updates to NFF Leadership Team.

Talent Recruitment & Selection

• Refine and manage an innovative talent acquisition strategy.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure implementation of best-in-class methods.
• Define a comprehensive recruitment strategy to measure and report analytics.
• Build strategic partnerships with professional networks.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in recruitment practices.

People Development and Organizational Culture

• Champion a healthy, high-performance organizational culture.
• Oversee complex employee relations matters.
• Deploy effective engagement and development strategies.
• Serve as an internal coach and consultant to leadership.

Who you are:

Required Skills & Experience

• You have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a CDFI, nonprofit or mission-led organization.
• Experience partnering with C-suite executives.
• Expert knowledge of HR information systems.
• Track record of ensuring compliance with employment laws.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in HR operations.
• Relevant HR certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) highly valued.

Strategic Leadership Experience

• Led full-cycle organizational transformation initiatives.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive talent strategies.
• Successfully managed HR and talent functions for a $20MM+ budget organization.
• Developed innovative total rewards programs.
• Created and led data-driven organizational culture initiatives.
• Managed and designed hybrid/remote work policies.
• Strong attention to detail with experience in leveraging data.
• Demonstrates impeccable judgment and professional maturity.

At NFF, we are invested in discussing each candidate’s background and experience during the interview process. The starting salary range for this position is $175,000 - $187,400. NFF provides an attractive benefits package including up to 18 paid holidays, unlimited vacation time, health insurance, and retirement plan contributions.

Please Note:

Nonprofit Finance Fund is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage candidates that will help us live out this commitment to apply.

NFF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee.