Executive Vice President - Chief People Officer

Executive Vice President - Chief People Officer

Work Location:

Madison, WI - National Office

Schedule:

Full time While the preferred location of the role is at the National Service Center based in Madison, WI, remote working options will also be considered.
To advance the purpose of Inter Varsity, the Chief People Officer will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that integrates Human Resources, Diversity, and organizational development to advance the ministry's mission. Reporting directly to the President/CEO and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role provides vision and leadership for all aspects of diversity, talent management, and workforce effectiveness across the Fellowship.
** MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES
**** Spiritual Growth:
*** Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world
* Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind, particularly staying current on issues of Human Resources, talent management, diversity, leadership development, total rewards, HCM, organizational culture, and the church in our society.
** Strategic Leadership:
*** Serve as an effective member of the Executive Leadership Team, expertly representing Human Resources and Diversity, but making decisions as a leader of the entire Fellowship
* Develop and implement an integrated people strategy aligned with the Inter Varsity’s mission, values, and strategic priorities
* Partner with executive leadership to ensure workforce planning supports current operations and future growth
* Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on organizational effectiveness, workforce trends, and organizational development
* Partner with HR Leaders at peer Christian ministries to adopt best practices and advance the Kingdom of God
** Diversity and Belonging:
*** Champion diversity and belonging efforts that reflect God's heart for all people while maintaining theological convictions. Encourage staff to engage in employee resource groups, diversity programs, and diversity initiatives
* Cast vision and developing strategy for diversity within Inter Varsity
* Serve as a thought leader on diversity within Inter Varsity’s leadership
* Address organizational diversity challenges with wisdom, courage, and redemptive intent
* Drive organizational capacity and growth through strategic diversity initiatives by establishing retention benchmarks for diverse staff segments, implementing targeted programs that improve retention rates and expanding our talent pipelines for mission-critical leadership roles
** Talent Acquisition, Development, & Retention:
*** Champion initiatives that strengthen the ministry's ability to attract, develop, and retain mission-aligned talent
* Oversee recruitment strategies that identify and attract qualified candidates who demonstrate both professional competency and spiritual alignment with Inter Varsity’s doctrinal statement and mission
* Direct initiatives that promote leadership development and professional growth at all levels
* Design and implement retention programs that address the unique challenges of ministry work including competitive compensation frameworks, career development pathways, and work-life sustainability
** Performance Management & Employee Relations:
*** Establish performance management systems that encourage excellence, provide meaningful feedback, and support employee growth
* Guide leaders in addressing performance issues with both grace and accountability
* Oversee employee relations matters including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and terminations with appropriate pastoral sensitivity
* Ensure consistency and fairness in policy application while maintaining flexibility for individual circumstances
** Compensation & Benefits:
*** Direct the design and administration of compensation structures that balance biblical stewardship, market competitiveness, and internal equity
* Direct the design and administration of benefits programs, including ministry-specific provisions.  Ensure compliance with…