VP, People & Culture | Remote, USA

The Vice President, People & Culture will be a strategic leader responsible for activating a high-performance, values-aligned culture and enabling talent effectiveness across the organization. As the principal business partner to senior leadership, this role will lead enterprise-wide efforts to embed culture, enhance leadership effectiveness, and optimize talent strategy to meet business goals. The VP will be a thought partner to the SVP of HR and a key voice in shaping the employee experience from onboarding through retention and development. _This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S._ How youu2019ll make an impact u2022 Serve as a strategic advisor to C-suite and HR leadership on talent strategy, organizational health, and culture. u2022 Influence senior leaders to foster an environment of performance, inclusion, and engagement. u2022 Coach and advise senior leaders on organizational design, talent planning, talent effectiveness, and culture stewardship. u2022 Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in workforce dynamics, inclusion and belonging, and the future of work. u2022 Partner with global HR teams to ensure consistent talent approaches. u2022 Drive effective collaboration with COEs on process improvements where applicable. u2022 Lead the HR Business Partner team to deliver enterprise talent review, succession planning and development plans to build a future-ready leadership pipeline. u2022 Actively drive the improvement and impact of the HRBP role to deliver aligned, cohesive service and delivery of people priorities in the business. u2022 Lead the ongoing evolution of the function and build valuable deliverables to tie performance to productivity. u2022 Innovate and develop new programs and initiatives to meet the needs of the business. u2022 Lead employee engagement strategy and oversee listening mechanisms (e.g., surveys, focus groups) to gather insights and track progress against action plans. u2022 Collaborate cross-functionally to develop internal communications, inclusive practices and enhance employee experience. u2022 Use talent analytics to identify trends and inform workforce planning and leadership readiness. u2022 Enhance organizational effectiveness through structure, role design, and workforce agility. u2022 Lead change management and cultural transformation aligned with business strategy. u2022 Ensure organization design supports growth, scalability, and innovation. u2022 Act as the Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Board Executive Chair and provide support for our Employee Resource Groups. u2022 Directly manage the Sr. Inclusion and Belonging team to develop strategy, goals, regional and companywide events and programs. u2022 Develop analytics and performance metrics, key insights, and content that aligns with our Inclusive core value u2022 Build and enhance Inclusion and Belonging programming, impact organizational culture, and support assessment efforts. u2022 Oversee enterprise-wide learning strategy, including leadership development, mentorship programs, career pathways, learning journeys, training and LMS platform management. u2022 Introduce innovative learning methods-AI-driven, digital, immersive agents that enhance offerings with future skill needs. u2022 Partner with leaders to embed a culture of learning, mobility, and career growth. u2022 Manage employee resolutions to ensure employee issues are resolved legally and in accordance with policy and culture. u2022 Oversee formal investigation and ethics cases, occasionally conducting or directing employment-related investigations of senior leaders in partnership with legal team. Conduct thorough and timely investigations with findings and recommendations. Successfully navigate complex and sensitive situations in accordance with organizational values. u2022 Edit and publish the employee handbook, code of conduct, conflict of interest and other policies to ensure systemic governance is acknowledged across the organization. u2022 Lead a global team, managing HR Business Partner, HR Resolutions, Learning and Development, OD, and Inclusion teams. u2022 Manage the People and Culture budget. u2022 Act as an integral member of the HR Leadership Team. u2022 Serve as a member of the Optiv Leadership Group. u2022 Be an employee and brand ambassador to the organization. u2022 Embrace a culture of diversity and support company core values. u2022 Function with a high degree of integrity with an ability to keep information confidential. What weu2019re looking for u2022 15+ years of experience in HRBP role, talent development, succession planning, org design, and L&D in complex global environments. A minimum of 5 years demonstrated success leading people leaders of a global HR team. u2022 Proven success influencing executive leadership and shaping enterprise talent strategies. u2022 Strong capability in leadership development, HiPo programs, and workforce planning analytics. u2022 Experience overseeing large-scale learning platforms and digital learning initiatives. u2022 Entrepreneurial drive, results-oriented, outstanding organizational skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a dynamic environment. u2022 Ability to develop and implement successful talent and development strategies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. u2022 Experience designing, executing, and managing talent strategies with measurable results. u2022 Proven success managing multiple internal clients with varying needs. u2022 Advanced people management/leadership skills demonstrating an ability to lead, mentor and develop employees. u2022 Demonstrated ability to achieve goals through influencing, partnering, leadership maturity and developing productive relationships with senior leadership and line managers across the business. u2022 Excellent project management skills. u2022 Superior presentation skills with experience presenting to executives and larger audiences. u2022 Comfort and competence in the gathering, analysis and communication of data, including benchmarking and compensation metrics and other market trends, to keep company decision makers informed; excellent proficiency with excel and PPT or equivalents. u2022 Advanced understanding of HR principles, laws, and practices. u2022 Technical understanding of HR Systems, how they work together and the downstream impact of data quality (Workday experience preferred). u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree. Salary Range Description $195,000.00 - $240,000.00 Annual _The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component._ Job Application Window This position accepts applicants for a minimum of 4 business days after the job posting date and will remain available until an applicant has been selected for the position. What you can expect from Optiv + A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (. + Work/life balance + Professional training resources + Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects + Volunteer Opportunities. u201cOptiv Chips Inu201d encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. + The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) EEO Statement Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. 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Created: 2025-10-13