Vice President of People Services

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Summary of Job: The Vice President of People Services is an executive leader responsible for shaping and executing enterprise-wide people strategy to drive business growth, organizational performance, and long-term sustainability. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role leads a cross-functional team responsible for Human Resources, Safety, Recruiting, and Learning and Development. The VP of People Services serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on all people-related matters and ensures that talent, culture, and organizational capability strategies are aligned with company objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise in human resources and employee benefits, with the organizational leadership ability to build and develop capability in safety, recruiting, and learning and development over time. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive: Human Resources & Benefits Manages the Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, and HRIS functions of the People Services group, including direction and evaluation of the following positions: Director of People Operations, Director of Recruiting, Director of Learning and Development, Director of Safety, Director of Community Engagement Interviews, hires, trains, and develops employees; plans, assigns, and directs their work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines as appropriate; addresses complaints and resolves problems. Writes directives advising managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits. Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law, local governing bodies, or other departments within the organization. Consults with legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with applicable federal and state law. Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plans. Researches, implements, and maintains an HR information system that meets top management information and operational needs, collaborating across groups to define and support those requirements. Directs total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs, ensuring market competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and alignment to performance. Leadership & Strategy Serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, helping shape enterprise strategy and ensuring people priorities enable growth, profitability, operational excellence, and long-term success. Develops and executes a comprehensive people strategy aligned to the company's mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives. Advises the COO and senior leaders on organizational design, succession planning, leadership effectiveness, culture, and workforce opportunities and risks. Leads enterprise workforce planning efforts to align labor strategy, capability needs, and talent supply with current and future business demand. Represents the company's values, mission, and culture internally and externally as an executive ambassador. Leads, develops, and inspires the People Services leadership team to deliver exceptional service, measurable impact, and continuous improvement. Safety Provides executive oversight of safety strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation efforts across the organization. Champions a culture where protecting people is a core business priority and ensures safety is embedded in operational practice at every level. Partners with operational leaders to identify, assess, and address workplace safety risks proactively. Ensures all safety programs, policies, and reporting obligations meet or exceed applicable OSHA and regulatory standards. Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Provides executive oversight of talent acquisition strategy to ensure the organization attracts and hires qualified candidates across all business units and functional areas. Supports the development and maintenance of a strong employment brand and talent pipeline to meet current workforce needs and future growth. Provides executive oversight of succession planning for critical roles to ensure organizational continuity and leadership readiness. Partners with recruiting leadership to establish systems, metrics, and processes that drive efficiency, quality of hire, and a strong candidate experience. Builds strategic relationships with external partners, universities, industry associations, and community organizations to enhance talent access and market intelligence. Learning & Development Provides executive oversight of learning and development strategy to build organizational capability, technical excellence, leadership strength, and career growth opportunities. Supports the design and delivery of leadership development programs that ensure continuity and readiness across critical roles. Ensures L&D investments are aligned with business needs, workforce planning outcomes, and employee engagement priorities. Re

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