JVS Boston

JVS Boston

Senior Vice President, People and Culture

Boston, MA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$190kDetected 35 days ago
RecruitingHRPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsHRISCompensationEmployment LawLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • This is a rare opportunity to serve as a senior executive and culture steward at one of Greater Boston's most impactful nonprofits.

Responsibilities

  • Co-develop and drive the multi-year People & Culture strategy aligned with JVS's organizational plan.
  • Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
  • Lead workforce planning in partnership with the CEO, program leaders, and Finance.
  • Design and evolve organizational structures, job architectures, and role accountabilities.
  • Design and lead retention strategies grounded in data: turnover trends, engagement signals, and compensation benchmarking.
  • Build and sustain an employer brand that reflects JVS's culture and values.
  • Maintain deep working knowledge of employment law and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Lead design and delivery of fair, developmental performance management processes.
  • Oversee leadership development and manager capability programs; manage the organization's LMS.
  • Champion Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and partner with external DEI consultants to implement sustained cultural change.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field
  • or 15+ years of directly relevant senior HR leadership experience in lieu of degree.
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 5 years in an executive or senior HR leadership role (VP, SVP, or CHRO-equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices at the federal, state (Massachusetts), and local levels.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage authentically at all levels, present to the Board, and navigate sensitive conversations with clarity and care.
  • ability to work effectively across diverse communities.
  • Graduate degree (MBA, MPA, MA in Organizational Development, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with workforce development, multi-site service delivery, or government-funded environments.
  • Experience with HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now or comparable systems.
  • Required
  • Demonstrated experience as a true thought partner and advisor to a CEO or executive leadership team.
  • Proven track record as a working leader: personally engaged in ER investigations, executive recruitment, compensation design, and culture initiatives.
  • Deep expertise across the full HR function: talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, organizational design, HRIS, DEI&B, and learning & development.
  • Experience in a nonprofit, human services, workforce development, healthcare, or similarly mission-driven organization strongly preferred.
  • Commitment to JVS's mission and values
  • Preferred
  • SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification.

Compensation

  • Oversee salary administration, pay equity analysis, and compensation benchmarking.

Benefits

  • We believe that a culture grounded in equity and belonging makes us stronger - for our staff, our clients, and the communities we serve.
  • The SVP of People and Culture is a strategic thought partner to the CEO and Executive Team - a hands-on working leader who personally owns the full arc of the people function, from vision to execution.
  • You will build and lead a high-performing People & Culture team, embed equity into every employee lifecycle practice, and serve as the internal conscience and culture steward of the organization.
  • Lead design and administration of competitive, equitable total rewards programs (compensation, benefits, recognition).
  • Oversee salary administration, pay equity analysis, and compensation benchmarking.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team on people, culture, and organizational health.
  • Provide candid, courageous counsel on sensitive people matters, organizational dynamics, and cultural health.
  • Total Rewards & HRIS
  • Learning, Development & Performance
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B)
  • Lead with HRBP and P&C Team, and drive JVS's DEI&B strategy, embedding equity across all employee lifecycle practices.
  • equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

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