Vice President of Human Resources- Mem Global

Nonprofit HR•Chicago, IL

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mem Global seeks a Vice President, Human Resources to provide strategic leadership across all areas of human resources while strengthening the systems and infrastructure that support our global organization. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving on the Senior Management Team, this role oversees compensation, employee relations, performance management, benefits, learning and organizational development, talent acquisition and retention, organizational culture, leadership, and risk management. The Vice President, Human Resources blends culture-forward leadership with strong operational, systems, and data expertise to ensure Mem Global’s people practices are scalable, compliant, and aligned with our mission and values as we continue to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership across multiple HR disciplines.
Minimum of 7 years leading and developing HR teams, preferably in complex, multi-site or distributed organizations.
Demonstrated experience owning and implementing HR systems and technology platforms, including HRIS and payroll.
Strong experience with data analysis, reporting, and executive-level presentation of workforce insights.
Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional or global employment environments strongly preferred.
High level of financial acumen, including budgeting, compensation modeling, and partnership with Finance.
Exceptional communication, writing, and stakeholder management skills.
A commitment to and embodiment of the Mem Mindset: Be the Difference, Connect & Listen, Invest Wisely, Embrace the Unknown, Own It, Value People, and Work Well, Live Well, and Have Fun!

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an organization-wide human resources strategy aligned with Mem Global’s business goals, growth trajectory, and global footprint.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the COO and Senior Management Team on workforce planning, organizational design, talent risk, and people investments.
Lead and evolve Mem Global’s organizational culture in alignment with the Mem Mindset and values.
Own and continuously optimize Mem Global’s HR technology ecosystem, including HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, performance management, learning platforms, and applicant tracking systems.
Lead system selection, implementation, integration, and optimization efforts to ensure scalability, automation, data integrity, and strong user experience.
Establish and maintain people analytics dashboards and reporting to support executive decision-making, workforce planning, compensation modeling, retention strategies, and DEI outcomes.
Partner closely with Finance, IT, and Operations to align people systems with financial controls, forecasting, and compliance requirements.
Provide strategic oversight of U.S. (including New York and California) and international employment practices, ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions.
Manage and optimize relationships with external partners including PEOs, Employers of Record (EORs), legal counsel, insurance brokers, and benefits providers.
Identify, assess, and mitigate people-related risks across the organization, including policy gaps, compliance exposure, and operational inefficiencies.
Lead employee relations with care and rigor, supporting managers through performance and conduct issues, addressing conflict and concerns thoughtfully, and ensuring people practices are fair, compliant, and aligned with Mem Global’s values.
Lead the development and execution of Mem Global’s compensation philosophy, including salary structures, benchmarking, equity considerations, and incentive programs.
Oversee benefits strategy and vendor management to ensure competitive, compliant, and cost-effective offerings.
Own performance management frameworks and leadership development approaches that support accountability, growth, and retention.
Provide strategic oversight of talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, and leadership development.
Design and lead onboarding and new leader orientation programs that ensure consistency and excellence across the organization.
Partner with leaders to assess team effectiveness, coach managers, and adapt organizational structures to meet evolving needs.
Lead, develop, and performance-manage a high-performing Human Resources team.
Ensure strong collaboration across internal teams and effective leverage of outsourced resources.
Own the HR department budget and ensure responsible fiscal management

Benefits

$1,500 USD annual professional development fund
Jewish Learning Collaborative: One-on-one Jewish learning with an approved educator of your choice
Local and in-house professional learning opportunities
Opportunities for advancement through career pathing planning
Health, vision, dental, and mental health benefits
15 days paid time off (PTO) per year that increases with continued employment (additional benefits for former Hillel and BBYO employees through the Talent Alliance) PLUS 5 Personal WellBeing Days, office closures, and up to 7 floating holidays for Jewish and US holidays
up to 3.5% matching starts immediately after hire
Flexible Spending Account options
Paid Parental Leave
Quarterly paid day of service to give back to your community!
Highly qualified, creative, and go-getter teammates and a dedicated supervisor
Work in one of our Mem Global Hub offices (Chicago, NYC, Washington D.C., Charlotte, NC., or Encinitas, CA)