Position Summary
FIDF is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Vice President (VP), People & Culture, to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Vice President (EVP). The Vice President (VP), People & Culture, is a strategic C-suite executive responsible for leading all aspects of human resources and people operations across FIDF's 185-person organization, spanning the US and Israel. Reporting directly to the EVP, the VP works in close partnership with the CEO, EVP, and other VPs to develop and execute a comprehensive, strategic HR program across FIDF's national headquarters, international office, and regional chapter offices. The VP serves as a key architect of organizational culture, talent strategy, and workforce planning. Central to this role is advancing the One FIDF vision - unifying all offices under a shared culture, consistent people practices, and standardized employee experience that reflects FIDF's mission at every level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Org Design
- Work with the EVP and VPs to develop and implement a strategic HR program across national, international, and regional chapter offices.
- Translate organizational goals into actionable human capital strategies in alignment with executive leadership priorities.
- Lead org design and structural planning initiatives to ensure FIDF is optimally structured to deliver on its mission.
- Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and long-term talent strategy across U.S. and Israel offices.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters.
- Drive data-informed decision-making through HR analytics and workforce metrics.
Culture & Values
- Serve as a visible steward and role model of FIDF's core values-Integrity, Trust & Transparency, One FIDF, Respect & Dignity, and Accountability-in all interactions and decisions.
- Design and lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, belonging, and organizational pride.
- Prioritize organizational health and psychological safety across all teams and geographies.
Recruitment, Hiring & Onboarding
- Oversee the organization's full recruitment and hiring process to attract mission-aligned talent across all levels and locations.
- Design and continuously improve onboarding programs that set new employees up for success and reflect FIDF's culture from day one.
- Ensure consistent hiring practices and standards across U.S. regional offices and the Israel office.
- Build talent pipelines and sourcing strategies to support organizational growth and succession needs.
Employee Relations, Performance Management & Compensation
- Lead employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
- Oversee performance management frameworks and ensure consistent implementation across the organization.
- Manage job classification structures (exempt vs. non-exempt) and ensure role clarity across all levels.
- Guidetotalrewards strategy, including pay band development, salary review processes, and bonus structures.
- Ensure compensation isequitable, competitive, and aligned with FIDF's financial position and mission.
Benefit Administration
- Overseebenefitsevaluation, enrollment, and administration to ensure competitive and cost-effective offerings.
- Conduct periodic reviews of benefits offerings and make recommendations aligned with employee needs and organizational budget, ensuring benefits programs are appropriately structured for both U.S. and Israel-based employees.
Learning, Development & Career Growth
- Build and oversee robust learning and development programs that support employee growth and organizational capability.
- Develop and implement career progression tracks that provide clear pathways for advancement across roles and levels.
- Partner with leadership toidentifyskill gaps and design targeted development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning aligned with FIDF's mission and One FIDF values.
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across U.S. and international offices.
- Lead and develop a high-performing HR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.
- Manage and evolve the HR management system (HRIS) to improve data integrity, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee administrative HR support functions, ensuring responsive and consistent service across all staff.
Qualifications
Required
- Commitment to FIDF's mission and values.
- 12-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive HR role.
- Demonstrated success leadingpeoplestrategy across a multi-site or geographically distributed organization.
- Deepexpertiseacross core HR disciplines: talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, benefits, and HR operations.
- Proven ability to build trust across all levels of an organization and influence without authority.
- Strong business acumen and experience partnering with executive and board-level leadership.
- Experience with HR systems audits, HRIS management, and process standardization.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, ora relatedfield.
Preferred
- Experience in a non-profit, mission-driven, or community-based organization.
- Master's degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR)stronglypreferred.
- Experience supporting employees across U.S. and international locations, includingIsrael.
- Experience navigating organizational restructuring and change management.
- Familiarity with HR technology platforms and data-driven people analytics.
- Results-oriented witha strong senseof accountability.
Work Expectations
- Regular business hours with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
- Ability to travel locally and nationally, as required by the position.
- Hybrid or in-office work arrangements based on organizational needs and position requirements.
Benefits
FIDF offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Federal and Jewish Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Early Dismissal for Shabbat
- Professional Development Opportunities
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
