SUMMARY Reporting to the General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer, the Vice President, Human Resources, leads a global team of eight (8) HR professionals who are responsible for the strategic development and implementation of human resource policies, processes and programs designed to promote the professional and personal success of the company's US and India-based workforce. The Vice President, Human Resources will participate in corporate strategic planning to drive enterprise-wide operational effectiveness and continuous improvement. This role requires a strong leader with broad knowledge of all human resource functions and the ability to scale an organization while thriving in a high-growth, fast-paced and culturally diverse environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Consult with senior management to drive systemic, organizational and people strategies that are aligned with the business strategy Establish global Human Resource departmental goals and measurements that support the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals Provide management, leadership, and direction for the global Human Resources Team Develop and manage key cultural initiatives such as leadership development, talent/performance management, change management, workforce and succession planning, talent acquisition, employee and career development, performance management, rewards and recognition, and coaching Collaborate with business leadership to maintain a competitive incentive compensation and reward strategy and measure its success Monitor industry trends to ensure company maintains competitive hiring and benefits practices Lead talent acquisition and onboarding strategies; build recruiting brand and value proposition; and efficiently and effectively assist in filling open positions Prepare periodic management reports, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment Employ data and statistical analysis to solve real-world HR problems Encourage diverse thinking--through implementation of creative ideas--to promote and nurture innovation Promote open and effective communication at all levels of the organization, understand employee opinions, monitor the impact of business decisions on people, and advise management on addressing employees' concerns Establish and implement global training and development plans to meet personal, professional, and organizational needs Conduct organizational skills assessments and develop/drive initiatives to close gaps and ensure a high-performing and motivated workforce Assess and develop continuous improvement initiatives focused on employee engagement strategies aimed at promoting a high level of employee morale, motivation and retention Develop and implement education and communication strategies to promote employee alignment with organizational values Provide constructive feedback to leaders about talent moves, gaps, promotions and growth opportunities Guide workforce actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines Review all areas of human resources to ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements while maintaining a high level of confidentiality with respects to employee information and employee relations Partner with Corporate Compliance on joint education, awareness, policy, safeguard, and program improvements, ensuring constant alignment in support of enterprise and regulatory activities Other duties as assigned EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resource Management, or related field; Master's Degree preferred 15 years' experience gained through increasingly responsible management positions within Human Resources; minimum of 5 years in a senior-level human resources position Proven strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to partner and build relationships with executive leadership, managers and all levels of coworkers Experienced in leading and supporting broad scale change initiatives that have global company impact and complex outcomes Skilled in project management with a proven ability to design and implement creative human resource solutions that drive business results Ability to flourish in a rapidly changing organization and operate comfortably with ambiguity and complexity Decisive leadership and the courage to propose solutions others are reluctant to address and to act in the face of resistance for the best interests of the business Enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment Demonstrated business acumen and ability to grow the business through ongoing development and support of its workforce Skilled at building bridges and designing "win-win" solutions across a matrixed management organization Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Self-starting, energetic, results-oriented team player with entrepreneurial spirit to support Altruista's growing business Understanding the "big picture" of how human resources practices relate to a successful business Excellent written and verbal communication skills COMPETENCIES: Leadership & Navigation Business Acumen Ethical Practice Relationship Management Consultation Global & Cultural Effectiveness Communication