VP, People Strategy & AI Transformation (Americas)

DEPT®; New York (NY, IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking a VP, People Business Partner, Americas to act as a senior strategic partner to craft leadership across Creative, Media, Technology, Delivery, and Strategy. You will shape organizational structures, talent capabilities, and operating models to support growth while leading a high‑performing People team in a dynamic, AI‑driven environment.

You will drive strategic projects, workforce analytics, and talent strategies, partnering with regional and global leaders to enable scalable,

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a senior People Business Partner or HR leader, with demonstrated progression into senior leadership.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and navigate complex organizational, workforce, and talent decisions.
• Deep expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and succession.
• Experience building and implementing scalable People frameworks, programs, and operating models.
• Demonstrated ability to use people analytics to influence business decisions and connect People strategy to financial and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior craft leaders, connecting business priorities with organizational, workforce, and talent strategies.
• Lead organizational design, and talent strategies that improve organizational effectiveness, scalability, and business performance.
• Coach and challenge leaders on performance, succession, leadership effectiveness, organizational health, and accountability.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to align workforce investments, organizational decisions, and financial objectives.
• Leverage people analytics and dashboards to provide actionable insights into organizational health, staffing, performance, hiring, attrition, and talent movement.

Job description

DEPT® is seeking a VP, People Business Partner, Americas to act as a senior strategic partner to craft leadership across Creative, Media, Technology, Delivery, and Strategy. You will shape organizational structures, talent capabilities, and operating models to support growth while leading a high‑performing People team in a dynamic, AI‑driven environment.

You will drive strategic projects, workforce analytics, and talent strategies, partnering with regional and global leaders to enable scalable,