Senior Director, People & Culture Leadership and Organizational Development

World Vision • Federal Way, WA

152d • $140,220 - $161,000

About The Position

World Vision is hiring a Senior Director, People & Culture Leadership and Organizational Development to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance leadership, culture, and effectiveness across the ministry. You will provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide organizational development, program design, and HR analytics to increase agility, strengthen change capacity, and enhance organizational effectiveness through a Christian lens. Oversee the development and delivery of high-impact leadership development programs, both internal and outsourced, ensuring alignment with World Vision's mission, vision, and values. Help carry out our Christian organization's mission, vision, and strategies. Responsibilities will include keeping Christ central in individual and corporate life, actively participating in and contributing to the spiritual disciplines of the organization, and incorporating WV Core Values into decisions within the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in organizational development, Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in organizational development, HR strategy, or leadership development.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or enterprise-level role.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• Strong track record designing and leading enterprise-wide leadership and culture programs.
• Experience driving complex change initiatives with senior leaders, boards, and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in using HR analytics and workforce data to inform program design and measure impact.
• Trusted partner to executives, with the ability to communicate clearly, build alignment, and lead through influence.
• Ability to connect organizational development with broader HR strategies like talent, culture, and performance.
• Effective in translating vision into execution through planning, goal setting, and enterprise engagement.
• Committed to integrating faith into workplace culture and stewarding spiritual development initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams in mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) team, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Serve as a core member of the WVUS Human Resources leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, organizational design, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide organizational development programs.
• Oversee the use of workforce analytics to assess organizational needs, guide program design, measure effectiveness, and inform strategic decisions.
• Partner closely with the SVP of People & Culture to align organizational development and effectiveness strategies.
• Work in partnership with SVP of People and Culture in leading change initiatives across WVUS.
• Oversee the Faith at Work team and lead enterprise-wide spiritual engagement initiatives.
• Drive strategic planning and goal setting for the P&C Division.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of organizational goals, policies, and initiatives.

Benefits

• Estimated hiring range: $140,220 - $161,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree