VP, People Operations & Culture

About FIDF

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of the brave men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Through the generous support of donors across the United States, FIDF provides educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs and facilities for Israel’s soldiers, veterans, and families. At FIDF, we are mission-driven, collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented.

We seek talented professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact, committed to excellence, and inspired to support those who serve and protect the State of Israel.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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